THERE is a solution to the problem of congested streets around Westfield Kotara – move the vehicles into the shopping centre car park which has hundreds of available spaces daily.
This would return the streets to the residents and allow access to schools and sporting amenities in Lexington Parade.
I believe parking fees are preventing staff and shoppers who require more than three hours from parking in the shopping centre car park.
Why can’t Newcastle City Council and Westfield amend the parking fees to encourage staff and shoppers to use the hundreds of spare spaces daily in the shopping centre?
This could be achieved by extending the free parking time, increasing the number of staff parking spaces and recognising that there are only a few really busy shopping days in a year for special occasions and sales.
Cathy Fraser
Charlestown
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