WORKERS HIT BY PARKING UPHEAVAL
THREE-HOUR parking limits were introduced in Broadbeach yesterday – and already workers are being driven to distraction.
The time limit on residential streets north of Queensland Ave forced people to leave workplaces at least twice to move their cars in order to avoid a $75 fine.
Among those affected were Penelope Padua from Currumbin and Shaula Mitchell from Labrador.
“Our workplace is understanding but they are at a loss of what to do,” Ms Padua said. “We can’t afford to park in the carparks.”
“You may as well not come to work,” Ms Mitchell said. “And when you have a child to take to childcare it’s not like you can ride a bike in.”
Councillor Paul Taylor said the move to paid parking was a consequence of the city’s growth. “We are a big city now and we need to get the cars moving,” he said.
Coffee Club owner David Bennedick said the time limits have already had a chilling effect on trade. “It has had an impact on customers and workers alike,” he said.