Alistair Coe MLA, the Shadow Minister for Urban Services and Liberal Member for Ginninderra, yesterday moved a motion in the Legislative Assembly calling on the Government to listen to the concerns of the Nicholls community regarding the Nicholls Shops car park.
“The problem with the Nicholls shops car park is simple: it does not have enough capacity for the size of the shops, there are no loading zones, and the car park is too narrow, creating safety issues and causing many accidents,” Mr Coe told the Assembly.
“The Government’s plan for the upgrade of the car park does not reflect all the needs and desires of Nicholls residents and businesses.”
“A large number of people have contacted me with concerns about this project. This is evidence the Government’s consultation has been lacking.
Mr Coe said that the proposed plans include changing the car park to one way and directing all traffic through Paisley Street, making angled parking, closing the exit at the main entrance, and building a path so people can use the Gold Creek School car park.
“This plan creates more problems than it solves,” Mr Coe told the Assembly.
“I hope this time the Government will take account of the needs of Nicholls businesses and residents by conducting the next round of consultation genuinely, by considering the width of the car park and by ensuring safe entering and exiting from the shops.”
“I would like to thank all those in Nicholls who have contacted me regarding these issues and I look forward to the Government responding to their concerns.
“I look forward to the upcoming consultation and finding a better plan that meets the needs of Nicholls residents and businesses,” Mr Coe said.
