City of Sydney brings back parking inspectors

In the strongest sign yet things are returning to normal, the City of Sydney will shortly resume “full parking enforcement”.

Nature is healing.

In the strongest sign yet things are returning to normal, the City of Sydney will shortly resume “full parking enforcement” after a hiatus period due to the coronavirus shutdown.

“Feedback from residents and businesses tells us it is now appropriate to resume enforcing parking restrictions so that available parking is fairly distributed,” the council said in a statement.

“From Monday, May 25, the City will resume full parking enforcement to make sure everyone has safe, fair and equal access to parking. Motorists must park legally and adhere to signposted parking restrictions and pay for parking in ticketed areas.”

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Emergency services staff will continue to be provided free on-street parking and free 24-hour access to the Kings Cross and Goulburn Street carparks.

The council has issued 1400 permits for emergency services workers that will remain valid until June 30.

Dedicated parking has been provided around hospital and emergency facilities.

City of Sydney playgrounds reopen from Friday, May 15. Picture: Britta Campion/The Australian

Meanwhile, City of Sydney parks, playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas will reopen from tomorrow.

“These playgrounds and play spaces are inspected and cleaned regularly,” the council said.

“Signage will be installed in these areas to ensure people comply with physical distancing measures and public health orders and also encourage users to wipe exercise equipment before and after use.”

Also from Friday, fitness groups with a maximum of 10 total participants, including the trainer, will be allowed to train in Sydney parks but “must follow physical distancing measures and the City’s Code of Conduct for Fitness Training”.

“Outdoor multipurpose sports courts, used for basketball and netball, will remain temporarily closed,” the council said.

“Our parks and tennis courts are already open for people to use and enjoy.”

Pools, however, remain closed for now.

“The City is waiting to receive public health orders from the NSW Government before determining when swimming pools and other facilities and services can be opened,” the council said.

“We cannot make a decision about opening our pools until we receive these public health orders. Once we have the orders, we will work with our provider to determine the feasibility of reopening our pools to the public.”

The council says once a decision is made to reopen, it will take time to treat the water and heat the pools.