A Development Application has been lodged for significant upgrades to the car park management system at Kiama Village Shopping Centre. According to the application, these modifications aim to improve accessibility and ease of use during peak periods. The proposed changes are now open for public submissions, with a deadline of 20 January 2025.

The application outlines plans to install a ticketless car park management system at the entry and exit points along Terralong Street and the Direct-to-Boot area. The proposed system includes licence plate recognition technology and offers a two hour free parking period. Other features listed in the application include boom gates, licence plate recognition cameras, exit pay stations, and protective bollards.

Addressing Traffic Concerns

One key concern raised by the community is the potential for traffic backups at the roundabout near the car park entry. The proposal addresses this by maintaining the entry boom gate in an open position (upright) during the usual trading hours of the shopping centre. This setup allows for free-flow entry and minimises vehicle queues on entry to the car park. The system incorporates reverse logic boom gate controls, which keep the gate open unless activated by loop detectors to prevent vehicles from exiting the car park via the entry lane.

The application claims these measures are designed to reduce congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Development Application Details

The following documents are available for review under Development Application 10.2021.248.5, accessible via the Kiama Council’s eServices online portal. You will find the DA under Currently Advertised Applications then scroll down until you reach 143 Terralong St

• Architectural Plans for 143 Terralong Street Kiama 2533 
• Statement of Environmental Effects 
• Traffic Impact

Have Your Say

Before determining the application, Council is inviting the public to make a submission in relation to the proposal. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the objection must be in writing and the grounds for objection must be clearly specified. The views expressed in written submissions will be considered by Council before a determination is made.

All comments or objections should be made by utilising the "make a submission" link or in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer by 20 January 2025

The Bugle encourages community members to review the Development Application and provide their input.  

Now is the time for the Kiama community to voice their thoughts on how these changes could impact local residents and visitors alike.