Central Coast Council will be constructing an additional level to the Wilson Road Carpark, Terrigal creating 110 extra parking spaces for the Terrigal CBD.

The $2.3 million project will include the installation of a lift within the carpark, CCTV and the provision of additional disabled spaces on each floor – improving the facility’s overall accessibility.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the project would support continued growth within the Terrigal CBD.

“We’re expanding the capacity of Wilson Road Carpark to cater for Terrigal’s ongoing growth as a premier tourist destination,” said Mr Reynolds.

“With a range of commercial and residential developments underway, the availability of parking is important – this upgrade project will provide 110 additional spaces and go a long way to improving accessibility in the area.

“In addition, we are developing detailed designs for a $2.2 million Terrigal CBD Traffic Flow Improvement project – voted for by the community as part of the Stronger Communities’ Fund Major Projects Program.

“This is an exciting time for Terrigal as we prepare for another busy summer season ahead.”

Level 3 of the carpark is currently closed. Further key dates for this project include:

Tuesday 18 April – Level 1 and 2 close
Monday 19 June – Level 1 re-opens
Friday 30 June – Level 2 re-opens
Wednesday 12 July – Project complete

Group Leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said that a rolling closure of the facility will minimise the project’s effect on the Terrigal CBD.

“Works have been scheduled in an effort to have as little impact as possible on residents and visitors to the area,” said Mr Dowling.

“Crews will undertake a rolling closure and re-opening of the carpark to ensure accessibility to the area and alleviate congestion issues.

“For the safety of the community and our contractors, the carpark will be required to close entirely from Tuesday 18 April to Monday 19 June.

“Council has worked with contractors to ensure the carpark will be open until after the Easter long weekend and we will also be providing additional untimed parking at The Haven, with a shuttle service to The Esplanade for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

“We’d ask that residents allow some extra time when travelling to Terrigal while the full closure is in place and encourage everyone to take advantage of untimed parking available at The Haven.

“We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while these important works are carried out.”