FAQs
- This is intended as a deterrent to construction workers parking along these streets and to allow to allow for visitors, service vehicles, delivery vehicles to park for short periods of time.
- Residents needing to park longer than 2 hours will only be able to park on one side of the street.
- This will allow potentially unrestricted parking opportunities for visitors along one side of the street.
- The side of the street with no parking restriction will likely still attract construction worker parking
- This is intended as a strong deterrent to construction worker parking in the area, neither side of the street would allow unrestricted parking.
- If many resident permit holders are parking on a street, it may be difficult for visitors, service vehicles and delivery vehicles to park. Residents without a permit would not be able to park on street close to their homes for more than 2 hours.
- Residents, visitors and also construction workers will all have unrestricted parking.
- Resident and visitors may continue to experience parking congestion and not be able to find parking close to home due to construction workers parking in the area.
- This is intended as a deterrent to construction workers parking along these streets and to allow to allow for visitors, service vehicles, delivery vehicles to park for short periods of time.
- Residents needing to park longer than 2 hours will only be able to park on one side of the street.
- This will allow potentially unrestricted parking opportunities for visitors along one side of the street.
- The side of the street with no parking restriction will likely still attract construction worker parking
- This is intended as a strong deterrent to construction worker parking in the area, neither side of the street would allow unrestricted parking.
- If many resident permit holders are parking on a street, it may be difficult for visitors, service vehicles and delivery vehicles to park. Residents without a permit would not be able to park on street close to their homes for more than 2 hours.
- Note the impact caused by the closure of the NELP/Spark worker parking at the Manningham interchange construction compound, which has resulted in workers parking their vehicles in local streets and is creating a real and ongoing adverse community impact;
- Express:
- its dissatisfaction to NELP/Spark regarding the lack of dedicated NELP/Spark worker parking associated with the Manningham interchange construction compound, and the adverse impact this is having on local streets; and
- Council’s expectation for NELP/Spark to provide worker parking in line with the NELP Environmental Performance Requirements (EPR’s) and their subsequent Worksite Traffic Management Plans.
- Formally request NELP/Spark to share with Council and the community detailed information on the assessments undertaken for potential satellite parking sites to accommodate its workforce and limit the impact on local streets, including detail on why these sites have been deemed unsuitable for satellite worker parking sites.
- Authorise the CEO to write to the NELP and its contractor Spark to action paragraphs (B) and (C);
- Immediately begin the process to implement parking restrictions on the following streets identified in the petitions presented to the February and March 2025 Council meetings, being:
- Rocklea Road
- Ilma Court
- Robb Close
- St Andrews Cres
- Spear Court
- Golden Way
- Acknowledge the absence of a commitment by NELP/Spark to provide satellite parking sites for its workforce, endorse Council officers recommendation to immediately seek community input on a range of options to address NELP/Spark worker parking in residential streets
Why are North East Link construction workers parking in local streets?
The North East Link Project (NELP) construction works have progressed rapidly at the Manningham Interchange south bound ramp, with the project requiring space to carry out site preparations and prepare a laydown area for the Tunnel Boring Machine.
This has resulted in the North East Link closing their compound as a car parking site, which had provided approximately 288 car parking spaces for construction workers.
With this closure construction workers on the North East Link, contracted by Spark, are parking in the surrounding residential streets for the project works, creating disruptions, safety concerns and causing difficulty for local residents and emergency vehicles to access the streets and driveways.
Since the closure of the compound, we have received significant feedback from local residents concerned by the number of vehicles parking in their streets at all hours of the day and night.
What are the parking restriction options for this area of Bulleen?
We are considering a range of options for restrictions to help deter construction workers parking in this area and we want to hear from you.
Restrictions would be put in place temporarily, for the duration of the North East Link construction works. The options include:
Option 1: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on one side of the street and regular 2P parking restrictions on the other side of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on both sides of the street. On one side of the street, resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions. Considerations:
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Option 2: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on one side of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). No restrictions on the other side of the street.This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on one side of the street, resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions. On the other side of the street there will be no parking restrictions. Considerations:
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Option 3: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on both sides of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on both sides of the side of the street. Resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions and able to park on both sides of the street. Considerations: |
Option 4: Retain parking as it is currently – no additional restrictions in place. This option would mean no changes to the current parking in this area. Currently most streets within the area have unrestricted parking. Considerations Please note, the option for no additional restrictions is not available to residents in Rocklea Road, Ilma Court, Robb Close, St Andrews Crescent, Spear Court, Golden Way and interconnecting streets following the Council decision to immediately begin the process to implement restrictions in these locations. See the options available to residents in these streets. |
What are the parking restriction options for Rocklea Road, Ilma Court, Robb Close, St Andrews Crescent, Spear Court, Golden Way and interconnecting streets?
At the Council meeting on 25 March, Council authorised to immediately begin the process to implement restrictions along Rocklea Road, Ilma Court, Robb Close, St Andrews Crescent, Spear Court and Golden Way.
We understand from petitions received that these streets are being highly impacted and we are moving to implement parking restrictions as soon as possible. We are also beginning this process for the surrounding interconnecting streets in this area.
To help us plan for this, we invite residents of these streets (shown in pink) to have your say on three options for restrictions.
The options include:
Option 1: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on one side of the street and regular 2P parking restrictions on the other side of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on both sides of the street. On one side of the street, resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions. Considerations:
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Option 2: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on one side of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). No restrictions on the other side of the street.This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on one side of the street, resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions. On the other side of the street there will be no parking restrictions. Considerations:
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Option 3: Two hour parking (2P) Resident Permit Area on both sides of the street (24 hours a day, seven days a week). This option will mean there will be a 2 hour parking limit for vehicles parking on both sides of the side of the street. Resident permit holders will be exempt from these time restrictions and able to park on both sides of the street. Considerations: |
How did Council decide on these options?
Council officers have considered the range of community concerns and parking restriction options for this area of Bulleen in response to North East Link Project contractor Spark's construction workers, parking their vehicles on local streets.
At the Council meeting on 25 March, Council resolved to:
For more information, you can:
How will restrictions be implemented on different streets?
The intent is to implement the same restrictions along all or the majority of streets within the area specified.
There may be instances where there are exceptions, such as on narrower streets where parking restrictions may not be possible on both sides of the street or on some street corners where visibility may be affected.
How many permits will be available to each household?
Where residential parking restrictions are in place, single detached properties are eligible for up to three parking permits, with two of these permits available at no fee.
For multi-unit developments between two and four dwellings each property is eligible for one permit, fees may apply.
Businesses are not eligible for residential parking permits
All parking permits are issued in accordance with our Parking Permit Policy and eligibility criteria.
You can find out more about the parking permit process on our website.
What is the process for permit applications?
Residents can apply for parking permits via our website or by submitting a form via email or in person at the Manningham Civic Centre
Applications are assessed against eligibility criteria and once processed, permits are posted to the applicants.
You can find out more about the parking permit application process and how to apply on our website.
What about visitor parking?
All vehicles parking in the area, will need to park in accordance with the restrictions in place. This will include visitors to homes and businesses in the area.
How would the parking restrictions be enforced?
Council officers will be increasing patrols in the area, with restrictions proposed to be in place 24 hours a day.
All vehicles parking on the street will be bound by the same restrictions.
While the intention is to prevent construction workers parking their vehicles in local streets, resident vehicles that do not have a valid permit displayed will be subject to the same infringements as any other vehicle.
What are the North East Link Project’s (NELP) obligations?
Under NELP’s Environmental Management Framework for the project, there are multiple Environmental Performance Requirements that require them to provide parking for their workers.
Council is not satisfied that NELP has explored all options for worker parking.
Since the start of the North East Link works in Manningham, we have been strongly advocating for NELP to provide alternative parking arrangements for their employees and contractors - either within their compound or with satellite parking.
To date no resolution has been offered for this issue.
What other options are being explored for construction worker parking?
Since the start of construction works on the North East Link, we have been calling on the State Government to provide dedicated parking for its employees and contractors within the project’s compound in Bulleen or at a satellite parking location.
Satellite parking could be set up at a separate nearby location where construction workers park their vehicles and a shuttle is provided to and from the North East Link site.
To date there has been no resolution presented by the State Government for this.
We are continuing our advocacy to the State Government for a solution to this problem that is impacting our local residents and businesses.
The implementation of parking restrictions would contribute to a combined approach to address this issue, which would complement satellite parking.
There will be significant costs to Council to implement and enforce the parking restrictions. We’re seeking full reimbursement from NELP for all associated costs and are awaiting their response, which will inform our consideration for restrictions.
What is satellite parking?
Satellite parking is where an off-site location away from the works area is dedicated to parking for workers. Construction workers would be shuttled by bus to and from site. This may be set up in an area of public land or leased from a private owner.
When on-site parking isn’t possible for a construction site such as the North East Link, satellite parking for workers should be explored.
What is Council's position on satellite parking for the North East Link?
We have been advocating for the North East Link to make parking arrangements for its employees and contractors, with satellite parking being a viable option for this area.
We are requesting that the North East Link Project disclose detailed information on what sites have been explored for satellite parking in the area around the Manningham Interchange and the reasons these sites have not been pursued to provide satellite parking for workers.
Why are you proposing 24/7 restrictions?
North East Link tunnelling works are around-the-clock, with an increase in workforce expected later this year. We’ve proposed 24/7 restrictions to protect residents from potential noise and disruption during night shifts and weekend works.
We’ve consulted with neighbouring Councils that have implemented parking restrictions for this purpose. Their experience showed that daytime restrictions alone were insufficient, and needed to be extended to 24/7 shortly after implementation. By introducing 24/7 restrictions from the outset, we can proactively address potential issues and avoid for the need for future adjustments.
Why are you proposing two-hour restrictions?
We’ve proposed two-hour restrictions as the most effective option to ensure compliance. Longer restrictions may inadvertently encourage workers to relocate their vehicles within the area during the day.