1、Executive SummaryE1 OverviewThe Gawler Town Centre Car Parking Strategy 2023-2028 is the Town of Gawlers strategy for the management and provision of car parking in the Gawler Town Centre.This strategy bases its recommendations on numerous investigations undertaken through its development,resulting 2、in guidance on the following:current supply and demand for parking in the Town of Gawler central business district(section 2);the operations of the Planning and Design Code(section 3);new parking supply opportunities(section 4);car parking funds and mechanisms(section 5);car parking demand managemen3、t(section 6);alternative travel options(section 7);public/private parking opportunities(section 8);and recommendations(section 9).Car parking is by its nature both a land-hungry and capital intensive enterprise to provide.Therefore it is an investment that needs to be carefully managed in balance wi4、th other strategies such as public transport provision,cycling and pedestrian movement,heritage and urban design.This is a challenge in a town such as Gawler which contains significant local and State significant heritage,a potentially highly walkable urban fabric and a strong collection of speciali5、ty shop and services.At its heart,car parking supply and demand involves a wider discussion on how the Gawler Town Centre functions as a dynamic activity centre now and across the coming years.To this end,the strategy is underpinned by significant field investigation and community engagement,incorpo6、rating a work plan which will drive further investigations and investments across the next 4 years and beyond(see Appendix A).iGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028E2 Engagement ProcessThe strategy is built on extensive consultation.The first round of public consultation was carried out 7、between Wednesday 25 August and 17 September 2021.A total of 186 survey responses were received(178 electronically/8 hard copies).From this,a key findings report was issued.A second stage of community consultation started on 13 July 2022 and was completed on 5 August 2022.The majority of this consul8、tation was provided through Councils Your Voice online platform.Sixty-one people responded to the consultation received(59 electronically/2 hard copies).The results are summarised below with a brief summary of the Strategy and its recommendations.A copy of the results of the second round of consulta9、tion is provided in Appendix B.Feedback highlighted that parking is seen to be somewhat difficult to find,with traffic intensity highlighted as a concern.Eighty percent of respondents stated they do not believe there is adequate parking in the Gawler Town Centre.E3 What the data saysAverage occupanc10、y levels across Gawler CBD appear to be subject to greater demand on weekdays(58%utilisation)compared to weekends(43%utilisation)1.Across the study area occupancy rates were around the fifty percent averages across the weekdays and weekends analysed.The data initially suggests sufficient supply exis11、ts.However this data doesnt reflect how several areas are subject to far greater demand than others(see Figures E1 and E2).Nor does it reflect the perception.Some areas such as the Murray St south precinct support a number of mixed-use businesses that have typically lower parking demand.Empty shop f12、ronts also currently diminish demand.Numerous car parks close to key destinations within the central and northern areas of Murray Street display occupancy levels close to capacity.1 From surveys completed in September 2021.iiGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure E1:Parking demand e13、xpressed in occupancy rates(source:ToG,2021)iiiGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure E2:Parking demand expressed in occupancy rates(source:ToG,2021)ivGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028E4 AnalysisThe linear and extended nature of the Gawler Town Centre centred on Murr14、ay Street2 exacerbates challenges with parking management,especially in the central and northern precincts.Pressure points have developed over time and the lack of integration between dedicated parking,footpath conditions and traffic circulation are observable.While future parking demand can in theo15、ry be accommodated within the existing parking supply for some years to come,intensifying pressure will be increasingly apparent in the more popular locations Walker Place,Tod Street,Gawler Central,Victory Square and the Big W carpark.Both increases in parking supply and improvements to existing par16、king in these locations will be required.Accordingly,Council is encouraged to still pursue appropriate car parking rates for new developments to ensure there remains sufficient car parking provision in the popular areas.The car parking fund applied within Gawler has proven itself to be a valuable to17、ol,however with the introduction of the Planning,Development and Infrastructure Act 2016(PDI Act 2016),several limitations to this tool are noted including the levy likely under-pricing the real cost of new car parking delivery.Moving forward the car parking fund should be transitioned to an Off-Set18、 Scheme to more accurately reflect true cost.Figure E3:Demand is greatest in Gawler North Precinct coloured green and Gawler Central coloured blue,Adelaide Road is a functionally separate subprecinct(source:Gawler Town Centre Design Framework,2016)2 1.3km in length.vGawler Town Centre/Car Parking St19、rategy 2023 2028Enhancing existing carparks is a priority.Funds derived through car parking funds3 or an offset scheme can be utilised to improve the design/layout of existing car parks,disabled parking,pedestrian linkages,signage and bicycle parking.Several Council owned car parks(Finniss St,Reid S20、t,Tod St)could benefit from improvements to further their appeal to users.To future proof parking supply in Gawler CBD there is a case for a future deck carpark,likely located between the central and northern precincts as shown in Figure E3.Such an investment requires further analysis confirming(amo21、ngst other matters)an optimal location;the opportunity for joint venture funding arrangements;and facilitating urban renewal opportunities.Given these considerations,a clear direction of this Strategy is that this assessment occur as a matter of priority especially with the projected growth of Gawle22、r to around 35,000 residents in the next 10 years.It is further recommended that consolidation of smaller car parks into larger more efficient car parks occur where adjoining landowners and design constraints permit.High Street for instance has potential for car park consolidation given proximity to23、 Murray Street.Finally,community consultation highlighted that travel to the Town Centre via car is by far the most popular choice.Improvements to alternative travel options,primarily walking,cycling and public transport,can assist in managing car parking demand and reducing conflict between cyclist24、s,pedestrians and drivers.The Walking and Cycling Plan 2018-2028 provides a comprehensive strategy to improve the local walking and cycling network.A Gawler CBD that is highly accessible and safe for both residents and visitors no matter what mode they travel by is a significant indicator of a highl25、y liveable community.3 Currently the fund sits at$632,651.86(30 June 2022)viGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Table of ContentsExecutive Summary.i E1 Overview.i E2 Engagement Process.ii E3 What the data says.ii E4 Analysis .v1.Introduction.1 1.1 Study Area.22.Car Parking Provision.4 226、.1 Introduction.4 2.2 Existing Parking Provision.4 2.2.1 Demand Assessment.4 2.2.2 Quality Assessment.8 2.3 Community Feedback.9 2.4 Parking Supply.10 2.4.1 Historical Supply.10 2.4.2 Current Supply.11 2.5 Future Supply.11 2.6 Summary.143.The Planning and Design Code and Car Parking.15 3.1 Introduct27、ion.15 3.2 Parking Rates Planning and Design Code.154.Council Land Parcels and Opportunities.17 4.1 Background.17 4.2 Finniss Street Multi-Level Car Park.17 4.3 No.2 Todd Street.19 4.4 No.3 Todd Street.20 4.5 Goose Island.21 4.6 High Street.22 4.6.1 Gawler Administration Centre.22 4.6.2 West side of28、 High Street(Adjacent Gawler Administration Centre).24 4.7 Reid Street.26 4.8 Murray Street South Council Car Park(Adjacent SA Water Depot).28 4.9 No.2 Lyndoch Road Visitor Information Centre Car Park.29 4.10 Electric Vehicle(EV)Transition.30 4.11 Other Car Park Opportunities.32 4.11.1 Gawler Centra29、l.32 4.11.2 Phoenix Plaza.335.Car Parking Compensation.34 5.1 Background.34 5.2 Car Parking Fund Operation.36 5.3 Offset Schemes(Planning,Development and Infrastructure Act 2016).38 5.4 Car Parking Fund vs Off-set Scheme.39 5.5 Future Utilisation of Funds.40viiGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy30、 2023 20286.Car Parking Management.42 6.1 Parking Restrictions.42 6.1.1 Timed Parking.42 6.1.2 Food Delivery Services.44 6.2 Disabled Car Parking.45 6.3 Car Parking Design.46 6.4 Technology.47 6.5 Wayfinding and Signage.47 6.6 Paid Parking.507.Alternative Travel Options.51 7.1 Walking and Cycling.5131、 7.2 Public Transport.52 7.3 Opportunities.568.Public/Private Opportunities.57 8.1 Case Study Glenelg Cinema Complex and Council Car Park.579.Summary and Recommendations.61 9.1 Summary.61 9.2 Recommendations.63References.6510.Appendices.66 Appendix A Work Plan.66 Appendix B Survey Results.70 Appendi32、x C Summary-Key Findings and Background Report,Town of Gawler(2021).76 Appendix D Study Limitations.84 Acronyms CBD Central business district(Main street grid of Gawler as set out in Figure 1)DIT Department of Infrastructure and Transport EV Electrical vehicle PDI Planning Development and Infrastruc33、ture Act 2016 ToG Town of GawlerviiiGawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028IntroductionCar parking in the Gawler Town Centre has become a topical matter,fuelled by the towns continuing strong population growth,high car ownership and dependency4.Council is keenly aware of the value of main 34、street(Murray Street)to local residents and visitors alike as a place to shop,do business and is eager to support the local economy by improving the supply,location and regulation of the car-parking network to support these land uses and activities.This strategy(the Strategy)supersedes the Gawler To35、wn Centre 2017-2020 Car Parking Strategy.A review of the previous strategy has been completed to provide context,identify trends,issues and opportunities related to the car parking network in the Gawler Town Centre.This Strategy has taken into consideration the following:Parking demand Quality of cu36、rrent car parking provision Car parking rates associated with the Planning&Design Code Council owned parcels and opportunities in this regard Value and operation of the Town Centre Car Parking Fund as well as future opportunities Future management opportunities to enable the car parking to continue 37、to effectively support the Town Centre;Opportunities and benefits related to improving access to the Town Centre by other transport modes.The Strategy provides consideration of the above matters and offers recommendations to support and enhance the car parking provision in the Town Centre.Effective 38、management of existing and future car parking is crucial for residential,commercial and recreational purposes.A key findings reports(Appendix A)as well as community feedback are key foundations of the Strategy.Furthermore,such a review is envisioned within Goal 2 of the Gawler Community Plan 2030+,s39、pecifically,strategy 2.3.6 which seeks to“Improve management of Town Centre car parking provision to optimised availability in high demand areas.”14 At 2021 census car ownership was 1.9 cars/household exceeding the Adelaide metropolitan average by approx.5%.1Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 240、023 2028Figure 1:Study Area-Township Main Street Zone(source:ToG,2022)1.1 Study AreaThe study area is shown in Figure 1.This area is zoned Township Main Street Zone under the recently introduced Planning and Design Code.It also aligns with the Town Centre car parking fund area.2Gawler Town Centre/Ca41、r Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure 2:The study area can be further visualised as sub precincts,as per Gawler Town Centre Design Framework,2016(source:Wax and URPS,2016).Adelaide Road is functionally the fourth precinct.More broadly,the town centre of Gawler comprises four functional elements as set 42、out in Figure 2 as modified,with different land use characteristics,intensity of use,pedestrian and parking dynamics,namely:Gawler North comprising the Gawler train station,Coles complex,Pioneer Park,Finniss St deck carpark Gawler Central,comprising Town Hall,Town of Gawler Civic Centre,Big W,Woolwo43、rths shopping centre Gawler South with The Mill,cinema and service activities,Phoenix Plaza Adelaide Road which comprises a mix of franchise retailers,intermixed with heritage buildings and Mitre 103Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Car Parking Provision2.1 IntroductionTo inform this 44、Strategy,a sound understanding of existing car parking provision,including its quality and location as well as current and future demand(within the life of the strategy)is critical.Several investigations were conducted including undertaking surveys of existing car parking demand,quality audits of ke45、y parking areas,key connecting footpaths and linkages as well as community consultation to determine local views.Estimates concerning future demand for car parking due to increased development and transport trends have also been identified and considered.2.2 Existing Parking Provision2.2.1 Demand As46、sessmentOccupancy surveys were carried out on Thursday 9 September 2021 and Saturday 11 September 2021,to reflect typical parking demand patterns for a normal weekday and weekend.The utilisation surveyed identified that the study area appears to be subject to greater demand on weekdays compared to w47、eekends,with the data displaying utilisation rates of fifty eight percent and forty three percent respectively.The utilisation surveys indicate average occupancy levels of around fifty percent across the entire study area when approaching the surveys together(both days).However,this demand is highly48、 uneven.High levels of use/demand were recorded in the car parks at Walker Place,the rear of 145/139/137 Murray Street(opposite Council car park on High Street)and the rear of 108/98/95 Murray Street(Reject Shop and Zambrero precinct(Victory Square)which were all parking areas at or nearing capacity49、 on both audits.24Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The Gawler Central and the Big W/Woolworths precincts were heavily utilised and appear to experience similar demand on weekdays and weekends.The multideck carpark on Finniss Street has increased in patronage since the previous strate50、gy with the weekday audit,showing the facility well utilised.However,the Phoenix Plaza Shopping Centre car park remains underutilised.While there are some differences in car park utilisation rates between the 2016 and 2021 surveys,this is likely in part attributable to the impacts of COVID-19 on tra51、vel behaviour,including the following potential factors:Increased levels of working from home resulting in local trips to town centres such as Gawler during weekdays;Opportunities to undertake discretionary shopping trips during the week due to working from home;Preference to shop or visit town cent52、res during the week when activity in certain shops or locations may be perceived to be quieter than at weekends;and Increased use of home delivery replacing regular food shopping trips,many of which would have been undertaken on weekends.Overall,the utilisation surveys indicate average occupancy lev53、els of around fifty percent across the entire study area when approaching the surveys together(both days).This initially suggests a sufficient supply with 4150 spaces approximately,as usage rates indicate a parking demand of around 2000 spaces daily.However,the study area appears to be subject to gr54、eater demand on weekdays compared to weekends.The car parking demand levels for each car parking area were recorded and are shown in more detail within the accompanying key findings report(ToG,2021).Figures 3 and 4 provide those utilisation rates spatially across the study area.The Town Centre appea55、rs to experience its greatest demand north of Walker Place.5Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure 3:Car Parking Utilisation Map on a weekday of 9 September 2021(source:ToG,2022)6Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure 4:Car Parking Utilisation Map for the weekend of56、 11 September 2021(source:ToG,2022)7Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20282.2.2 Quality AssessmentA quality assessment of carpark conditions was made whilst undertaking the utilisation audit.The quality assessment included observing the general condition and nature of the car parking area57、s lighting,surface,readability,access(pedestrian and vehicular)as well as linkages to Murray Street and other nearby services and shops.The following summarises the condition of some of the larger car parking areas;The condition of on-street parking is generally good as it is well-signed,marked and 58、lit.Private parking along High Street is generally in average condition and poorly lit.It would benefit from improved access and legibility.There are several dark patches along the western side of the township.The lighting on this side is designed for pedestrians and does not always spill over into 59、the parking areas.Furthermore the line of Moreton Bay Fig Trees absorb lighting.The LED replacement program will not resolve this issue and it is therefore a matter best resolved via future street upgrades/urban renewal projects.The parking area around Caf Nova is particularly unstructured and would60、 benefit from resurfacing and line marking.Although not specific to car parking,the condition and state of footpaths generally declines away from Murray Street.This is particularly obvious in High Street,the eastern side of Julian Terrace,Tod Street and so forth.This can act as a deterrent when tryi61、ng to encourage people to park in less popular areas.8Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20282.3 Community FeedbackThe community survey for the Strategy took place from 13 July to 5 August 2022.Sixty one(61)submissions were received via the Your Voice online platform(incl 2 hard copy submi62、ssions).The survey indicated the following:Question 1:The majority of interviewees resided in Gawler(54%).Of all interviewees nearly one in four(38%)lived and worked in Gawler.Question 2:Less than one in ten(8%)preferred that new car parks be paid for by shoppers.One quarter(26%)identified that rate63、payers or Council should pay for new car parking stations.The majority(57%)preferred that developers should pay for new car parking stations.Just over half(54%)said that such projects could be joint ventures.Question 3:Almost nine in ten(87%)agreed that Council should use the car parking fund for th64、e purpose levied.Question 4:Regarding measures Council should take to increase car parking spaces available,almost half(48%)nominated improved signage.A similar number(46%)suggested some form of smart parking be provided.The most popular pedestrian related activity was to widen footpaths and provide65、 more crossings(33%).An opportunity to give an“open”answer was also provided refer to Appendix B of the Strategy.A sample of comments suggests:Increase number of bus routes and frequency including weekends.Identify out of town centre parking area linked with frequent public transport for peak parkin66、g events.Build more parking that allows access to Main Street around Woolworths,Fasta Pasta.Need more parking accessible for people who work in the area.The 2/3 hour time limit is not easy when your day is 8.5 hours long.Maybe Target complex could allow workers from other places to park in the upper67、 level without time restrictions.9Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028 Question 5:This was an open question seeking any other comments on the draft Strategy.-refer to Appendix B of the Strategy for further details.A sample of comments suggests:Funds shouldnt be used for only carparking.68、It should be used for bus-shelters,bike paths&end-of-trip facilities.That way these projects can be funded without breaking the Council budget.There is a disparity in some of the current park spaces,for instance north end of Murray Street on western side is a mix of 2hrs and 15 mins in the one small69、 section after the lights.All the signs are very similar and not easily read from the vehicle.I would like to see consistency across the town.Signage from Murray St to Finniss St car park has been asked for since it was built.It doesnt need another expensive report to know this should have been done70、,long ago.Like the suggestion of utilising the park opposite the ambulance station.This could help businesses at this lower end of Gawler expand too.Perhaps the cinema could be involved in this too?2.4 Parking Supply2.4.1 Historical SupplyIn 2001,when the Town Centre car parking fund and separate ra71、te commenced there were 994 public car parking spaces available in the town centre.These comprised 561 on-street spaces and 433 public off-street spaces.There were a further 1,608 private car park spaces identified.The total town centre supply in 2001 was 2,602 spaces.In 2015,when the audit was unde72、rtaken to support the previous car parking strategy,there were 1,579 public car parking spaces available in the town centre.These comprised 686 on-street spaces and 911 public off-street spaces.There were a further 2,388 private car park spaces identified.The total town centre supply in 2015 was 3,973、85 spaces.10Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20282.4.2 Current SupplyThe most recent Council car parking inventory from 2021,on which this study has been based,identified a total of 1,552 public car parking spaces in the Town Centre.These were distributed as 677 on-street spaces and 875 74、public off-street spaces.The private car park space provision had increased to a total of 2,578 spaces.Since 2015 the total town centre car parking provision increased to 4,130 spaces.This represents an increase of 145 spaces(3.6%increase).As part of this total number,on-street parking decreased by 75、27 spaces(-1.7%decline),public off-street parking also decreased by 36 spaces(-3.9%decline),however,private car park spaces increased by 190 spaces(8%increase).The minor decreases in public on-street and off-street parking are largely attributable to more precise counting as well as changes to the p76、arking configuration in the Gawler Administration Centre car park.The minor increase in private car parking spaces is largely attributable to numerous updates,with the largest increase on a single site provided by the Dan Murphys Development which almost doubled the sites capacity.The key findings a77、nd background report(extracts at Appendix C)provides a breakdown of the surveyed public and private parking spaces within the Town Centre.2.5 Future SupplyAs part of investigations associated with the Gawler Town Centre Strategic Framework,an Economics and Retail Analysis was previously prepared(SGS78、 Economics 2012).The analysis advised the supply of retail floorspace in Gawlers Town Centre meets the estimated demand for retail floorspace in 2032.For a conservative analysis(i.e.growth boom in Town Centre)future growth of retail and commercial space was estimated under a scenario with 10%growth679、 as summarised in Table 1.6 To be verified via updated retail strategy based on updated spending catchment model including population growth in Concordia and Roseworthy as well as in Evanston south.See Appendix D.11Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Projected car parking demand was als80、o estimated through the Gawler Town Centre Traffic and Parking Review prepared by Frank Siow&Associates in 2012,as part of investigations associated with the Gawler Town Centre Strategic Framework.Projected demand was based on the estimated future floor areas and the following parking rates:5.5 spac81、es per 100m2 for retail uses 4 spaces per 100m2 for commercial uses.A 10%discount to consider mixed use and different parking profiles.The estimated additional car parking demand based on these assumptions is provided in Table 2.Table 2:Projected Car Parking Demand(source:Frank Siow&Associates,2012882、)The current supply of parking within the study area is approximately 4,130 spaces.This consists of a mixture of private,public and on-street car parking areas.The car parking surveys indicate an average occupancy level of approximately fifty percent,however with different levels of demand on weekda83、ys(58%utilisation)compared to weekends(43%utilisation).This suggests an average parking demand of 2,050 spaces.Growth ScenarioUseIncrease in Floor AreaCar Parking RateParking Demand10%Retail5,000m25.5 spaces/100m2275 spacesCommercial1,500m24 spaces/100 m260 spacesMixed Use DiscountN/A10%-34 spacesTo84、tal301 Spaces78 See Appendix DTable 1:Estimate Future Retail and Commercial Floor Areas(source:SGS,20127)UseExisting Floor AreasGrowth ScenarioApproximate IncreaseRetail49,500m210%5,000m2Commercial14,850m210%1,500m212Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The 2012 Gawler Town Centre Traffi85、c and Parking Review estimated the total parking demand at some 3000 spaces by 2032,however this was not based on quantitative surveys but rather theoretical peak demand.Siow(2012)also makes estimates on demand.The challenge is that both are dated projections.With that caveat,using the SGS projectio86、n for 2032,with peak daily parking demand at 3000 spaces and no additional supply being provided,the level of spare capacity would be quite limited in the CBD(around 70-75%utilisation).Building additional parking capacity,whether by deck parking or other means,will take some years to deliver meaning87、 the planning should occur in the shorter term.Further to this,the Jensen(2020)Gawler Rail Corridor and Uplift Report updates Councils understanding of the links between growth,land use and parking demand in Gawler.It identifies that:the full electrification of rail to Gawler Central will be a drive88、r of growth,whether by means of infill development,or more medium density development in Gawler CBD;additional traffic generation will occur linked to intensified land use activity,with more vehicles on local roads accessing local services(Evanston Park,Hillier Road,Adelaide Road);further modelling 89、is required on as range of roads and junctions to address network needs;and a new multi-deck carpark will be ultimately needed to meet these needs.Clearly,parking demand in Gawler will also be impacted by planned growth in the immediate area,even if outside the Town of Gawler boundary.Households in 90、the area will access local services in Gawler.The recent State Government announcement of structure planning to progress Concordia for some 10,000 new lots within 850m of Gawler CBD will significantly change the demand pressures in coming years.From this it can be seen that future supply of parking 91、in Gawler CBD will be contingent on several factors,namely(a)updated traffic modelling as road hierarchies will impact parking locations;(b)ongoing supply for new development by applying appropriate car parking rates as required in the Planning and Design Code;(c)making the existing supply easier to92、 find and use;(d)recognising and planning for the urban growth being delivered in the northern corridor,whether it be Roseworthy,Concordia or other major precincts and how this will impact land use and parking demand in the area.13Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20282.6 SummaryThe analy93、sis of car parking demand and supply within the Gawler Town Centre can be summarised as follows:1.The utilisation surveys indicate current average occupancy levels of around fifty percent across the study area when approaching the surveys as a whole(both days).However,the demand appears to be greate94、r demand on weekdays.2.Numerous car parking areas off Murray and High Street were observed as reaching their overall capacity.3.Usage rates for the multi deck car park(Finniss Street),particularly during the weekday increased considerably from the previous strategy.4.The introduction of timed parkin95、g along Murray Street and the Big W/Woolworths precinct appear to have successfully encouraged turnover.5.Through the community survey parking was seen to be somewhat difficult to find,with traffic intensity also highlighted as a concern.6.Most survey respondents believe there is not sufficient car 96、parking in the Gawler Town Centre.7.Long term/all day parking appears to be one of the key concerns for visitors/workers in the Town Centre.8.Theoretically the existing parking supply could provide sufficient capacity for existing and future development growth,however without an increase in supply i97、n high demand areas the frustrations currently being experienced are likely to continue.A future deck carpark location needs to be further analysed,with an appropriate site responsive design and costed.A future multi deck car park location needs to be further analysed with an appropriate site respon98、se,designed and costed.9.Growth drivers including the recent electrification of rail to Gawler,infill housing being a likely expectation(the form to be carefully managed),expanded commercial activity and rapid growth in adjoining areas such as Concordia and Roseworthy will impact on the role and fun99、ction of the Gawler CBD.This will accelerate the need for more comprehensive parking and traffic circulation solutions in the near future.10.Increases in parking supply should be considered in locations of high demand,reflecting that some of the parking is poorly located for some of the popular town100、 centre destinations.14Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20283.1 IntroductionThrough the planning reforms process car parking rates from across South Australia were reviewed and standardised in the Planning and Design Code.Former car parking rates in the now superseded Development Plan we101、re considered in need of revision.The report prepared by Aurecon in 2013 for City of Port Adelaide Enfield titled Parking Spaces for Urban Places:Car Parking Study played a pivotal role in determining appropriate car parking rates in commercial precincts in light of dated rates.This approach in fact102、 aligned with recommendations from the Gawler Town Centre 2017-2020 Car Parking Strategy,which proposed the Aurecon rates be utilised as a foundation for policy refinement.This update is considered timely as Table Ga/1 of the previous Gawler(CT)Development Plan was dated and in need of revision.This103、 stance was backed by a number of Councils strategic documents.Council attempted to update this table via numerous Development Plan Amendments however was unsuccessful largely due to the matter not being supported by the State Government and the planning reforms process.3.2 Parking Rates Planning an104、d Design CodeRecords show that car parking rates were not provided in draft iterations of the Planning and Design Code for comment prior to it being formally implemented.Through the reform process development definitions were also revised considerably.Nevertheless,there are many consistencies betwee105、n the car parking rates in the Planning and Design Code and the 2013 Aurecon report.As highlighted within the Integrated Movement Systems policy discussion paper9 there is potential for greater standardisation of car parking rates,while still investigating different rates for conditional and geograp106、hical contexts.At time of writing however a differential approach has not been progressed,resulting instead in standardised standards in South Australia based on zoning and use.The Planning and Design Code and Car Parking 39 Integrated Movement Systems Policy Discussion Paper(plan.sa.gov.au)issued A107、ug 2018.15Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Generally,the new parking rates which are associated with commercial uses,are discounted in comparison to the previous rates.This will hopefully aid Council to support the reuse of buildings within Murray Street and town centre without compr108、omising the overall transport access to the town centre.As a result of the recent update to car parking rates via the Planning Design Code,further review of these figures is not considered necessary at this time.Council is encouraged to monitor how new developments which have complied with the new c109、ar parking rates under the Planning and Design Code are functioning in a real-world environment.16Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284Council Land Parcels and OpportunitiesCouncil needs to achieve at least two critical outcomes.It should as a matter of principle ensure a general user p110、ays approach to parking supply.But it should also ensure the Town Centre is not significantly disadvantaged relative to competing retail complexes.4.1 BackgroundAs discussed,Council owns car parks in the Gawler CBD which contribute significantly to the car parking supply.This chapter discusses some 111、of these assets as well as identifies opportunities for future consideration.4.2 Finniss Street Multi-Level Car ParkCouncils largest carpark is Finniss Street within the centre of the Gawler CBD.The Finniss Street multi-deck car park is located between Finniss Street and Cowan Street,with access dir112、ectly from Finniss Street and via Centenary Lane and Whinnens Lane from Cowan Street.The Finniss Street entrance is on to the ground floor of the car park,whilst the Whinnens Lane entrance is on to the second of the three decks.This car park provides a total of 307 parking spaces,with level one and 113、part of the ramp on to level three designated for 3-hour parking and the rest of the car park unrestricted to encourage use for all day parking.It is noted that Council recently upgraded from florescent to LED lighting.Historically this carpark was one of Councils highest energy using sites,using ap114、proximately 96,000kWh of energy during 2017.The total cost of the lighting upgrades was$37,800+GST and not only lowered energy costs but improved the quality of lighting.17Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The upgrading of lighting in the car park is a positive step towards enhancing 115、usability.Nevertheless,internally the car park has other limitations including no designated pedestrian walkways,unclear navigation to the exits for pedestrians and no lifts to and from the upper floors.The pedestrian exit route to Finniss Street is also unclear and whilst it is located on the desir116、e line to access the continuing footpaths on the eastern faade of Woolworths,it is not on the desire line for the intermediate wombat crossing on Finniss Street,which as a result was observed to be regularly bypassed by pedestrians.Similarly,the pedestrian route out to the north is of poor quality a117、nd legibility,with little activation despite the presence of adjoining buildings.Some of the way finding improvements required are addressed later in section 9 of this Strategy.The introduction of timed parking along Murray Street and the Big W/Woolworths precinct appears to have successfully encour118、aged turnover more broadly.This has also boosted patronage in the Finniss Street carpark since the previous strategy was prepared.The top tier of the car park deck remains underutilised,which is likely due to the deck having no shade structures or elevator.As identified in the key findings report tw119、o preliminary engineering investigations have been undertaken relative to structural integrity,stormwater and flooding.These investigations have now concluded with reports from WGA and previously Tonkin identifying structural defects to be repaired.These repairs10 are expected to be delivered via th120、e Council annual plan process.Figure 5:Finniss Street three storey deck carpark,located in the northern precinct of Gawler Main Street(source:ToG,2022)10 Slab edge remediation on level 3,stormwater modifications,crack repair etc.18Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028To facilitate more e121、xtensive use of the top deck of the car park a roofing solution should be explored,in particular one which can provide multiple benefits e.g.a solar roof solution which can also aid in better channelling stormwater.Engineering advice suggests an additional storey is unviable due to the extent of loa122、d bearing capacity within the existing building frame.4.3 No.2 Todd StreetNo.2 Tod Street site is a timed 4 hour maximum stay car park identified with an area of some 875m2.This is an at-grade carpark with 32 spaces and is heavily used due to centrality and ease of access.It functionally operates as123、 part of a larger carpark including land identified as 66 Murray Street(the NAB site),with rights of way across 2 Tod Street.The 66 Murray St carpark however is dedicated for NAB customers and staff.The site sits opposite 7 Tod Street which has an active permit for a new Aldi supermarket and adjoins124、 the Australia Post depot to the immediate west.Figure 6:No.2 Tod Street carpark with Australia Post to the left(source:ToG,2022)19Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.4 No.3 Todd StreetNo.3 Tod Street site is a timed 4 hour maximum stay car park identified with an area of some 630m2.T125、his is an at-grade carpark with 18 spaces and is heavily used due to centrality(40m from Murray Street)and ease of access.Only 9 of these spaces are available to the public,with the lane closest to the east issued under permit to specific individuals/businesses.Two other properties rely on this carp126、ark for access to the rear of their premises being 94 Murray Street and 92 Murray Street.The site is sandwiched between other existing businesses including to the west a bakery premises and to the east a florist.Figure 7:No.3 Tod Street carpark(source:ToG,2022)20Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strate127、gy 2023 20284.5 Goose IslandGoose Island forms part of the park lands along the South Para River Corridor,located adjacent to Whitelaw Terrace.Over recent years Goose Island has been successfully used on a temporary basis to assist with increased parking demand associated with the Gawler Show.As a r128、esult,in the festive season of 2019/2020(December 2019 January 2020),Council endeavoured to counteract community concerns brought on by the introduction of timed parking in the Woolworths car park and other areas in the Town Centre by undertaking a trial and providing approximately 90 additional car129、 parks for the period.Throughout the trial period,staff regularly patrolled the area but,despite the availability of the additional all-day parking provided at Goose Island,there was no evidence that the facility was used by the public during the period it was open.Figure 8:Goose Island,with Julian 130、Terrace to the east and Scheibener Terrace to the west(source:ToG,2022)21Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Goose Island is subject to flooding and as a result,notions of developing the land have generally been meet with apprehension.Furthermore,the Gawler Town Centre Design Framework 131、envisages Goose Island be developed as an active destination and a high-quality open space that responds to potential flooding.As a result,it is not recommended Goose Island be developed as hard stand car parking.If Council does seek to develop the site as envisaged by the Gawler Town Centre Design 132、Framework as a high-quality open space,there is the opportunity for the landscaping design to allow for overflow car parking through peak periods e.g.Gawler Show and festive season.4.6 High Street4.6.1 Gawler Administration CentreThe Gawler Administration Centre(GAC)is the fifth largest car park in 133、the study area with a total of 196 spaces.The car park consists of largely all day parking,however,it also contains a row of restricted(2 hour)spaces,as well as some secured areas for private parking for tenancies.The Council Administration Centre car park was operating at close to sixty percent dur134、ing the weekday survey,suggesting it is assisting with longer term parking requirements.Utilisation rates have increased since the previous strategy when the asset was severely underutilised.Surplus capacity is highest on weekends.The Gawler Town Centre Design Framework provides guidance relative to135、 this site and car park more specifically.The document identifies that the site should consider increasing parking capacity relative to demand,furthermore the precinct plan indicates the notion of a tiered/multi deck car park to create this said capacity as and when required.The Gawler Administratio136、n Centre has some scope for a multi deck car park.The site benefits include being the largest existing car park in Council ownership,relative to land size.The main car parking area(CT5922/700)at the Gawler Administration Centre is approximately 2,650m2 which is almost identical to the size of the al137、lotment on which the Finniss Street multi deck car park was built on.22Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Notwithstanding,the site has some limitation.It relies on High Street for access,which in turn results in the site being reliant on limited footpath(width,usability)connectivity al138、ong High Street to Murray Street.Ideally a deck carpark would drive urban renewal and there are sites elsewhere in Gawler CBD that may better achieve this outcome.Parking deck locations should also be informed by planned circulation patterns for traffic movement.Encouraging more traffic along High S139、treet is potentially suboptimal when other roads have higher capacity.Figure 9:Town of Gawler Administration Centre(source:ToG,2022)23Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.6.2 West side of High Street (Adjacent Gawler Administration Centre)This car park is located opposite the Gawler Ad140、ministration Centre(GAC)and downslope of High Street is situated behind several properties that front on to Murray Street.Two further private car parks are located immediately to the south,although the southernmost of these is separated by a delivery access.The car park is signed as providing a pede141、strian route through to Murray Street,although there is no pedestrian route through the car park itself,visibility to the sign from High Street is poor and the walkway does not present an attractive entrance.There is no lighting within the car park and no immediately adjacent street lighting on High142、 Street to provide any overspill lighting,although as the nearby properties are currently retail oriented.It is recommended that opportunities for integration with the car parks to the south as well as the abutting land to the north are investigated to increase the parking capacity as the layout of 143、the current car park is inefficient due to the size and requirements of the relevant Australian Standard.Figure 10:Parking on western side of High Street(source:ToG,2022)Various private carparksTown of Gawler owned carparks24Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028A separated pedestrian rou144、te should be provided,better linking to the walkway to Murray Street and providing suitable pedestrian crossing facilities to link to the Gawler Administration Centre car park.Such works would seek to improve access to Murray Street from this car park.Council should then seek to partner with the adj145、oining building owners and occupiers to improve the pedestrian walkway through to Murray Street,investigating upgrades and opportunities for activation.Improved signage to this car park is recommended to form part of a wider signage strategy to the parking areas along High Street.Noting the relative146、ly significant provision of parking on the western side of High Street,enhanced quality(width and condition)of footpath pavement is also warranted to maximise usage and reduce risk of pedestrian accidents.Figure 11:Pedestrian conditions High Street need upgrading with respect to width,condition,illu147、mination and amenity if carparking areas are orderly used to connect with surrounding land uses(source:ToG,2022).25Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.7 Reid StreetThe Reid Street car park is located on the west side of Reid Street(just north of Drakes Supermarket)and is a surface lev148、el,bituminised car park with 39 parking spaces with no internal lighting.This is an all day car park and is typically well used by employees in local business.The land to the north directly abutting the car park has an encumbrance in respect of the National Trust of SA.The southern portion of the si149、te likely provides all day parking for an adjacent office building that has no on-site parking.The car park is signed for all day parking and its location in relation to the town centre is ideal for use as all day,low turnover parking(possible alignment change to make the carpark a directional entry150、/exit from a safety aspect).Improvements which require consideration include lighting provision,improved signage and wayfinding for drivers and pedestrians and improved pedestrian access across Reid Street and towards the town centre.There are currently pedestrian refuges to the north and south of t151、he car park,but neither of these are conveniently located for the car park and neither provides a direct route to the town centre due to the location and design of the Woolworths/Big W building.It is recommended that initially improved signage to the car park is installed.No changes to the future fu152、nction of the Reid Street carpark are warranted beyond enhancing its usability.26Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Figure 12:Reid Street carpark(source:ToG,2022)27Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.8 Murray Street South Council Car Park (Adjacent SA Water Depot)Althoug153、h not within the study area,Council owns an informal car park directly abutting the zone(opposite Gawler Ambulance Station).This informal car park has been identified as being significantly underutilised.The site is not sealed and basic in nature.It often doubles as a storage area for contractors wh154、o are undertaking works in Murray Street or the nearby surrounds.The space has the potential to accommodate approximately 60 car parks within proximity to the town centre,but generally only has about 5-7 cars occupying it daily.It is considered that there is a direct correlation between the quality 155、of the parking space and its patronage.Furthermore,it is understood that Council promoted this site in the festive season of 2019/2020(December 2019 January 2020)for all day parking with little success.It is recommended that connectivity and signage relative to this car park be improved to enhance i156、ts appeal/presence in the first instance.After this,Council should continue to monitor the car park and if usability increases,seek to formalise via sealing,line marking and lighting.Drainage works and sealing(or even a fresh gravel refresh)of the carpark would significantly increase likely usage.Fi157、gure 13:Council owned land on southern end of Murray Street,opposite Ambulance SA.A good location for all day parking though the surface and drainage would need to be upgraded(source:ToG,2022)SA Water DepotGawler Ambulance 28Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Due to the site being loca158、ted at the periphery of the Township Main Street Zone,it should be targeted at encouraging all day parkers to use this facility,as this was an issue raised by a considerable number of people who undertook the survey,highlighting the notion that the Town Centre is underserviced in terms of all day pa159、rking spots.This should be an early Council priority.4.9 No.2 Lyndoch Road Visitor Information Centre Car ParkThe Visitor Information Centre carpark on Lyndoch Road with an area of some 911m2 makes provision for approximately 18 car spaces.It has a 4 hour time limit generally,with some sites used un160、der permit and others under 30 minute time limits.The site sits convenient to an adjoining hotel being Murrays Bar which benefits patrons of that establishment.It is also convenient to the adjoining Pioneer Park,a major open space reserve in Gawler.Little or no additional capacity is identified with161、 the current carpark.Relative to the other carparks listed above,it functions well,is readily usable and convenient for a range of purposes.Figure 14:Council owned land at Visitor Information Centre(source:ToG,2022)29Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.10 Electric Vehicle(EV)Transitio162、nThe electric vehicle transition has already begun and will continue at an escalating pace.Council has already recognised and committed to supporting the EV transition through its Climate Emergency Action Plan approved in August 2022 through community and Council focussed actions.Experience to date 163、in providing EV charging infrastructure has helped Council to understand what is required.Any new car parking strategy must be fully integrated and supportive of the electric vehicle transition.General EV design considerations for all car parks should include:Ensuring adequate power feed to the site164、 Supplementing the power feed with on-site renewable electricity A conduit and circuit layout across the site to enable the full addition of trickle chargers(70%),medium speed chargers(40%)and rapid chargers(10%).Sustainability considerations(to prevent against poor outcomes such as the removal of l165、arge numbers of trees for solar systems to power EVs).Opportunity for covered vehicle shading under integrated shelter-solar electricity structures.Passenger vehicles For passenger vehicles there is a need to plan for the scenario of large-scale household charging for EVs,together with charging faci166、lities at daily stops such as shopping centres as well as for traveller stops and at destination charging facilities.This will require a range of capacity chargers(between 7 kW and 50 kW+rapid chargers or superchargers that will recharge an EV in approximately 15 and 30 minutes.Car parks therefore n167、eed to be designed to be EV compatible.They will require a range of the cheaper 7 kW chargers for trickle charging cars that are parked for long periods of time,plus faster medium speed chargers where cars are parked for a few hours and some rapid superchargers where drivers are seeking their vehicl168、es to be refilled with energy quickly.30Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Design considerations include:Enhanced fire management controls such as deluge sprinklers and power isolation to areas where a car may ignite through a battery or wiring fault.Consideration of exposures where EV169、s are recharging Micro electric vehicles Electric cycles,scooters and gofers are also expected to play a greater role in transport and should be adequately catered for with respect to their unique roles.Mobility scooters are most likely to require limited recharging opportunities within facilities,s170、uch as safe 240V power outlets in a designated space Electric cycles are likely to require secure parking areas with 240V power outlets.These would ideally be provided in under cover parking areas with quick but secure access,either for chain lockup or caged lockup.Electric scooters may require publ171、ic recharging opportunities,particularly if any public scooter scheme is undertaken such as in Adelaide.Heavy electric vehicles Whilst Council is not likely to be heavily involved in heavy vehicle electric charging.There should be one or two locations supported in Gawler where there is room to park 172、heavy vehicles adjacent to a rapid 50 kW+EV charging outlet for unplanned/emergency recharging needs.31Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.11 Car Park Opportunities 4.11.1 Gawler Central Over the years there has been ongoing discussion about the redevelopment of the Gawler Central Pre173、cinct,towards a Transit Oriented Development(more efficient mixed use,medium or higher density precinct),to capitalise on the electrification of the Gawler line.In late 2019,the(then)Minister commenced a Development Plan Amendment,under the previous legislation(Development Act 1993)to allow this red174、evelopment opportunity to be realised.However,this was later abandoned amid the planning reforms including the PDI Act 2016 and the Planning and Design Code.In the likely event that redevelopment of this precinct is revisited,Council should facilitate development proposals that provide adequate park175、ing,noting that a range of transport choices are more effective in centralised and connected locations.Council should also consider supporting a tiered parking arrangement particularly for passengers looking to utilise the precinct as a park and ride facility.This could potentially occur on the exis176、ting car park on Bridge Street under the care and control of the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure.Figure 15:DIT carpark at Gawler Central(source:ToG,2022)32Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20284.11.2 Phoenix PlazaThe privately owned multi deck car park at Phoenix Plaza(284 space177、s)remains a severely underutilised facility but has significant opportunity to meet existing and future demands.To better promote this facility,Council should consider improving wayfinding signage,upgrade or install footpaths along High Street between Lyndoch Road and Phoenix Plaza,on both sides of 178、the road where feasible,noting that many sections of the road are only 6.5m wide,whilst others currently without footpaths,are up to 8m wide.At least one of the footpaths should be fully Disability Discrimination Act compliant throughout.Furthermore,the uplift of various laneways should be explored 179、by Council.Thorup Lane is an existing and formal laneway,which should be upgraded(lighting,signage and beautification)to improve and promote connectivity.Additionally,there are several other informal thoroughfares between Murray Street and High Street in this vicinity which could also be formalised 180、and beautified to improve connectivity.Figure 16:Phoenix Plaza carpark,situated in the southern precinct of Murray Street is heavily under-utilised.The plaza shopping centre sits directly south of the carpark deck(source:ToG,2022)Phoenix carpark deck33Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 202181、85Car Parking Compensation5.1 Background In 2005 the Town of Gawler created a car parking fund.This fund allows developers in the(former)Town Centre Zone the opportunity to substitute via cash in lieu payment an agreed shortfall of on-site car parking under the(former)Gawler Development Plan and(for182、mer)Development Act 1993.That approach enables Council to then deliver parking management improvements and potentially new parking spaces in or near the CBD.The fund transitioned and still operates under the Planning,Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.At the time of writing the money collected 183、via this funding mechanism is valued$632,651.86(to 30 June 2022).The current contribution levels are$7,759 per space for the Murray Street Precinct(formerly Centre Light Policy Area)and$5,803 per space for the Adelaide Road Precinct(formerly the Town Centre Gawler South Policy Area).These figures ha184、ve been adjusted annually by CPI from a base of around$4,500 and$3,500 respectively since the fund was established.These contribution levels are significantly below the cost of providing car parking spaces today.Within a multi-level car park,industry indicators(Rawlinson)suggest car parking costs be185、tween$25,000-$45,000 per space excluding land cost.The cost of providing an at-grade public parking space is approximately$9,000 per space,not including land acquisition which would likely increase costs to around$20,000 per space.As car parking can occupy significant areas of land,transferring the 186、statutorily required car parking obligation to Council through an in-lieu contribution,can vastly increase land development capacity.This is relevant to Main Street environments where cross-visitation between shops is crucial to the viability of the street and results in a lower car parking demand f187、or each shop.It is also critical where many buildings are heritage listed and do not have capacity on-site to deliver the quantity or quality of parking required by todays standards.34Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Car parking and associated manoeuvring space can equate to up to 60188、%site utilization for a retail development11.Depending on the actual land use,a 1,000m2 site that provides on-site car parking is likely to result in as little as 400m2 of development and the balance being used for car parking.Reducing or removing on-site car parking through a contribution to the pa189、rking fund can therefore increase the building area from 400m2 up to as much as 1,000m2 if desired by the owner.This would generally rely on a suitable parking supply being available within close proximity of the development.Offset payments therefore operate as a development incentive.The incentive 190、to use such mechanisms arises from a reduction in up-front development costs by not having to construct all the car parking mandated by the Code.Instead increased revenue can be secured from the larger floor area of the premises.It is not a financial penalty.To retain local character and heritage bu191、ildings,re-use of important building fabric(heritage buildings)and more holistic decisions on parking as a support activity for retail and service uses across a precinct are critical.At the time this strategy was prepared,the Planning,Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 was freshly implemented a192、nd the Planning and Design Code operational state-wide.This legislation provides the opportunity for Car Parking Funds to be replaced with Off-Set Schemes.11 A brief analysis of Phoenix Plaza for instance gave a parking ratio to total floor area 52%.35Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 202193、85.2 Car Parking Fund OperationThe table below provides an overview of the funds activity since the 2012/2013 financial year.Financial YearOutgoingIncomingTotal2012/2013Contributions Received8,830.00339,460.632012/2013Interest10,348.74349,809.372012/2013Capital Projects funded by the Fund(This was a194、ctually a refunded DC)3,666.00346,143.37346,143.372013/2014Contributions Received70,175.00416,318.372013/2014Interest8,792.04425,110.412013/2014Capital Projects funded by the Fund0.00425,110.41425,110.412014/2015Contributions Received0.00425,110.412014/2015Interest10,797.80435,908.212014/2015Capital195、 Projects funded by the Fund0.00435,908.21435,908.212015/2016Contributions Received0.00435,908.212015/2016Interest8,543.80444,452.012015/2016Capital Projects funded by the Fund(Carparking Strategy)11,573.36432,878.65432,878.6536Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Financial YearOutgoingI196、ncomingTotal2016/2017Contributions Received0.00432,878.652016/2017Interest6,579.25439,457.902016/2017Capital Projects funded by the Fund0.00439,457.90439,457.902017/2018Contributions Received0.00439,457.902017/2018Interest6,591.87446,049.772017/2018Capital Projects funded by the Fund0.000.00446,049.197、77446,049.772018/2019Contributions Received0.00446,049.772018/2019Interest5,575.62451,625.392018/2019Capital Projects funded by the Fund0.000.00451,625.39451,625.392019/2020Contributions Received40,000.00491,625.392019/2020Interest2,935.57494,560.962019/2020Capital Projects funded by the Fund0.00494198、,560.96494,560.962020/2021Contributions Received152,106.00646,666.962020/2021Interest2,528.62649,195.582020/2021Capital Projects funded by the Fund(Gawler Oval Carpark Design17,884.74631,310.84631,310.84Table 3:Council expenditure on parking related items since 2016(source:ToG,2022).Note the updated199、 figure provided to 30 June 2022 is marginally higher at$632,000 approx.37Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The level of current and future car parking funds,though sizable,is unlikely to be sufficient to fund construction of a new car park that would add significant capacity to Gawle200、rs central business district.This is particularly the case when land costs and external works such as access and drainage are included in project delivery costs.The availability of a suitable parcel of land is also considered difficult unless the Council were to partner with the owners of an existin201、g car park or suitable land parcel in the town centre.Notwithstanding the costs of building a new public car park,it is evident from both the contributions received and the initiatives funded,that the car parking fund has proven a beneficial tool.Furthermore,the notion of a publicly available regist202、er,highlighting how money from the fund/scheme is being utilised,for the benefit of improving car parking in the Town Centre could be a positive action for Council to implement.5.3 Offset Schemes (Planning,Development and Infrastructure Act 2016)Section 197 of the Planning,Development and Infrastruc203、ture Act 2016(PDI Act 2016)provides for the establishment of off-set schemes.Under the PDI Act 2016 Offset schemes can be utilised by councils and/or Joint Planning Boards to establish a scheme that facilitates delivery of provide or pay contributions in the public interest by new development in par204、ticular locations.This will include the existing open space contribution scheme,urban tree fund and car parking funds.These discussions may occur alongside the co-ordination and delivery of an infrastructure scheme.An off-set scheme may be established by a designated authority.A designated authority205、 is the Minister,or a council or joint planning board acting with the approval of the Minister.Subsections 197(2)and(3)apply to the establishment of an off-set scheme.Subsection 197(2)relates to the permissible purpose/s of a scheme,while s197(3)relates to the permissible function/s.Such a scheme in206、volves a fund being established for the purposes of collecting contributions by applicants for development consent.Where a scheme includes a fund,subsection 197(4)provides for guidance how monies are held in the fund,the potential investment of funds until they are required and auditing requirements207、.It also regulates how money in the fund may be utilised.38Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028At this point,PlanSA has not provided advice or guidance around the establishment of offset schemes.However,it has indicated a willingness to prepare a template scheme after the Phase 3 commen208、cement date.5.4 Car Parking Fund vs Offset SchemeFirstly,the transitional arrangements in the PDI Act have the effect of preserving a fund without the requirement for establishing a scheme.The continuation of a car parking fund can be managed under Clause 33(1),Schedule 8 of the PDI Act 2016.It allo209、ws for a car parking fund that was established under section 50A of the repealed Act(Development Act 1993)to continue as a fund under s197 of the PDI Act 2016.Furthermore,it also provides that insofar as may be relevant,any provision made by a Development Plan under the repealed Act can continue to 210、apply to the fund.However,a consequence of not establishing a scheme under the PDI Act 2016 is that the car parking fund will be essentially frozen in time.In essence this means that council will not be able to vary the designated area,or the relevant amount.A further consequence is that the designa211、ted area for the fund will continue to be defined by reference to a zone(s)or policy area under the repealed Development Plan,which is now redundant and would likely create confusion as people become less familiar with an older system.As stated above,at this point in time,Plan SA has not provided ad212、vice or guidance around the establishment of offset schemes.However,they have indicated a willingness to prepare a template scheme in the near future.Although guidance in relation to establishing a fund is lacking,this will soon change and any council with an existing car parking fund is being encou213、raged to consider establishing an offset scheme to replace their existing arrangements.39Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20285.5 Future Utilisation of FundsInvestment in parking facilities is a generally ongoing activity of local government.Council continues to fund improved facilities 214、such as Walker Place and invest in traffic enforcement to ensure timing compliance.Nonetheless,based on the recommendation to maintain an offset scheme in some form,Council can and should consider how to effectively deliver capital works to further deliver parking capacity.The following opportunitie215、s have been identified:Improving design,layout and operation of existing low utilisation public car parks to encourage increased use by improving:Lighting Security Legibility General amenity quality Vehicle and pedestrian access.Possible design/upgrade to top level of Finniss Street Carpark Improve 216、pedestrian and accessibility routes to and from car parking areas(DDA compliant,well-lit and pleasant,way-finding signage)to Murray Street and other key destinations to encourage relocation of excess demand and reduce multi-parking trips.Install directional and information signage to car parks for d217、rivers to navigate to car parks and encourage use of lower occupancy car parks.Install town centre bicycle parking at key locations,particularly in relation to existing and proposed bicycle routes that provide access to the town centre and identified locations of existing bicycle parking demand.40Ga218、wler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Car parks and localities which could benefit from some of the above suggestions include:2 Tod Street car park which has poor lighting,poor wayfinding signage for drivers from Murray Street and poor pedestrian connections to Murray Street.Phoenix Plaza,F219、inniss Street Multi Deck,Reid Street Car Park and the Council Administration Centre car park require better signage to improve driver awareness of the car parks and wayfinding signage to improve pedestrian connectivity to and from Murray Street.Although not a Council asset,Phoenix Plaza car park has220、 poor pedestrian access and legibility.Upgrades to the access network could be expected to achieve increased patronage.Finniss Street car park which has poor pedestrian and vehicular access and legibility.Upgrades to the access and circulation could be expected to achieve higher levels of use.Finnis221、s Street pedestrian improvements to the footpaths,wombat crossing and wayfinding to improve the awareness of the car park and its connections to Murray Street and the Woolworths/Big W precinct.Improved lighting required along Whitelaw and Julian Terrace.These projects are listed with suggested timel222、ines for action in section 9 of the Strategy.As typically low cost actions,many of these are considered high priorities in cost-benefit terms.41Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Car Parking ManagementImprovements to car parking management can improve the actual or perceived availabili223、ty of parking provision.Since the adoption of the previous Town Centre Car Parking Strategy,numerous timing restrictions have been introduced and sought to encourage greater use of lower occupancy car parks for long stay parking and improve availability in more popular locations.This appears to have224、 produced positive results.Notwithstanding,the following matters below should be taken into consideration when revisiting car parking management.6.1 Parking Restrictions6.1.1 Timed ParkingTimed parking restrictions are generally implemented to promote convenience as well as support the local busines225、s environment.Parking restrictions can also be utilised to:Ensure short term parking in“premium”(i.e.near the door to shops,closest to Murray Street etc.)parking spaces has a high turnover.Encourage long term parking(e.g.staff or long stay visitors)a short walk away,not in premium customer/visitor s226、paces and is considered for car parks with low use or that are further from the primary town centre destinations.Make better use of premium car parks as the most convenient parking spaces will turn over more frequently.Improve the effectiveness of car parks and for better integration with the town c227、entre car park supply through overall management by Council under the Private Parking Areas Act,particularly in relation to time zones.Paid parking is likely to be met with some apprehension from the local community,particularly due to Gawlers country/smaller town origins.Since the adoption of the p228、receding Town Centre Car Parking Strategy,numerous parking restrictions were introduced in line with its recommendations.This is considered beneficial and appears to have removed almost all significant parking areas from being overburdened by all day parking.Furthermore,when analysing the 642Gawler 229、Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028audit survey findings,it appears that timed parking in the highest demand areas on the Town Centre have allowed high usage rates,without allowing these areas to reach their total capacity.It is noted that time restrictions at the Council owned car parks loca230、ted on Tod Street,High Street and the Visitor Information Centre were increased from three hours to four hours in the last two years.This change followed community concern as to the introduction of timed parking at the Woolworths Big W precinct.It was originally intended to be a temporary measure fo231、r the holiday period,however,was later permanently implemented.This is of concern particularly for the Tod Street and High Street car parks,which are located in convenient and high demand areas.It is recommended that these car parking areas be reverted to 3P(3 hour)parking.Taking into consideration 232、the above,the following parking management recommendations have been identified:Review the operation of the 2 hour parking limits along Murray Street and consider if lower time limits of 1 hour are required for particular locations,to further encourage turnover.Ensure the existing 2-hour parking lim233、its on Julian Terrace are appropriately enforced and paid parking may be considered to encourage turnover in certain high-demand areas.In the instance Finniss Street car park undergoes a fairly substantial renovation(e.g.inclusion of elevator,improved access/egress,installation of roof)consider impl234、ementing shorter timed parking areas in the vicinity.Development of a parking management and enforcement strategy,including agreement with private car park owners where they are amenable to ensure that the short-term parking limits are appropriately enforced to support the key town centre functions.235、Revert the Council owned Tod Street and High Street car parking areas back to 3P(3 hour)parking.In addition to the above,a recent submission has been received concerning car parking around Light Square and the need for timed parking to maximise access.This option will be further analysed via on grou236、nd survey in the next 12 months,as reflected in the workplan at Appendix A.43Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20286.1.2 Food Delivery ServicesThere is increasing demand for food delivery services,with most food retailers now subscribing to such services.As a result,there is pressure on C237、ouncil to provide 5-10 minute parking bays to promote efficiencies for these services.Such an approach has the potential to create tension with businesses who will not benefit from the introduction of particularly short-term parking(e.g.non-food related businesses)and needs to be carefully managed.A238、t the time of this strategys development,Council had received several requests from local businesses for various changes to parking controls on Adelaide Road and Murray Street.Council has met with business owners and investigated proposed changes to parking controls at numerous locations and consult239、ation had either been completed or was underway.The purpose of a town centre and main street is to encourage visitors to stay so creating an environment where duration of stay is potentially discouraged is not likely to benefit the wider town centre.Nonetheless,a small number of very short-term park240、s could be beneficial in providing for several potential retail and transport uses,including the following examples:Food collection and delivery Post office collection and drop off Dry cleaning collection and drop-off Rideshare pick-up and drop-off Taxi drop-offWith the abundant presence of food bus241、inesses in the Gawler Town Centre and more specifically fronting Murray Street and Adelaide Road,it is deemed appropriate that express short-term parking be considered in some instances.Against this,due to the strong demand for car parking,particularly along Murray Street it is important to try and 242、maintain a sense of equality amongst local businesses and therefore a careful roll out of any changes and full engagement with affected business is essential.44Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Where possible requests for express short-term car parking should only be considered where 243、there appears to be benefit to a cluster(more than 2)of businesses.The Walker Place locality is an example which now contains a considerable number of food premises,which could benefit from the introduction of such restrictions to facilitate a higher turnover and assist with pick-up and delivery of 244、items.As such a change would only require the installation and adjustment of parking signage which has a relatively low cost.It could then be trialled to determine whether such an approach is appropriate or not.6.2 Disabled Car ParkingThe layout of disabled car parking spaces is set out in Australia245、n Standard AS2890.6.The standard was last updated in 2009 and requires the provision of a shared space alongside the disabled parking space.Both the disabled parking space and the shared space should be the same dimension of 2.4m wide and 5.4m long and the shared space should be denoted with chevron246、 marking and a centrally located bollard to prevent parking where the space is in an off-street area.The shared space can however be used as a general walking and access route and can be shared between 2 disabled spaces.The current disabled car parks within off-street car parks in Gawler,both privat247、e and public,are mostly marked to the superseded standard,which specified a wider parking space of 3.4m,although many of the spaces are well below this width.An upgrade of the disabled parking spaces within the public car parks should be completed by Council,as well as Council encouraging the privat248、e car park owners to upgrade their disabled parking spaces.An assessment of the overall provision of disabled parking within the town centre was not completed as part of this study.However,an evaluation was undertaken as part of the Gawler Disability Infrastructure Review completed in April 2021.The249、 review identified 55 disability parking bays within the Town 29 Council owned and 26 privately owned.A recent audit of the Disability Parking Spaces was conducted which identified a total of 72 combined Private and Council owned Disability Parking spaces.This is broken down to 33 Council owned and 250、39 Privately owned.There will be an additional 3 Disability Parking spaces resulting from upgrades to the Finnis Street Car Park.As the study area for the review was different these figures are indicative only.45Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The Gawler Disability Infrastructure Re251、view provides an action plan for improving parking spaces for people with disabilities.The proposed works include:Upgrading parking space for people with disabilities on Julian Terrace(in line with concept provided in review)Seek opportunities to correct grade of parking spaces for people with disab252、ilities on Julian Terrace Install parallel parking space for people with disabilities outside Town Hall(in line with concept provided in review)In addition,Council should consider further improving the convenience of disabled parking on Murray Street via improved signage to the disabled parking prov253、ision from Murray Street.The existing spaces in the Tod Street(south)car park are the most convenient for this purpose,in addition to those in Walker Place.There may also be an opportunity to develop some on-street disabled parking spaces as part of an eventual review of the operation and design of 254、Finniss Street.6.3 Car Parking DesignAcross Gawler,there are numerous car parks that are constrained spatially and provide an inefficient layout as a result.Usually,this scenario plays out in smaller privately owned car parks adjacent to several other similar and smaller car parks.To assist with inc255、reasing the parking supply and the design and layout of car parks,Council should encourage consolidation of small adjacent car parks into larger more efficient car parks where adjoining landowners and design constraints(levels and grades)permit.High Street in particular has potential for car park co256、nsolidation.46Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20286.4 TechnologyThe utilisation of technologies to improve efficiencies in traffic management and information to commuters is ongoing,with the monitoring of car parks no exception.Parking enforcement systems are emerging which utilise vehi257、cle detection sensors and smart network cameras to determine available car parks via wayfinding and durations of parked cars and when appropriate can automatically generate and issue expiation notices.Such technologies can also be utilised to monitor bus zones and loading zones.Generally,in Australi258、a these systems are administered by a third party who require an upfront set up cost,ongoing rental costs as well as collect a percentage of each breach processed.Significant efficiencies can be achieved by implementing such systems.Automated technologies have their benefits but should only be resor259、ted to in instances where feedback from the community concerning a specific area is ongoing and is viewed as not improving.6.5 Wayfinding and SignageOngoing improvements to wayfinding and signage are immensely beneficial for visitors to the Town Centre,particularly to those who are not familiar or r260、egular visitors to the area.Efficient delivery of information can also reduce congestion as visitors can identify or be directed to available car parks close to their destinations faster.Street signage is the most obvious form of wayfinding.Street signage should seek to direct vehicles to off street261、 car parking areas(particularly underutilised car parks)and be clear and visible from Murray Street and other key approaches to Gawler where drivers make decisions on route choice to access car parks.Such signage can also indicate the number of parking space available as well as applicable timing re262、strictions.The benefit of quality,easy to read signage cannot be underestimated and Council may even consider a more holistic Town Centre signage strategy to ensure there is adequate guidance and investment being made.47Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Ultimately the introduction of 263、electronic variable message sign systems should be considered by Council.Such systems can alert visitors to the capacity of numerous parking areas across the township from one strategic or prevailing area(e.g.the beginning of Murray Street).Figure 17:Existing car parking signage(High Street)48Gawler264、 Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Wayfinding signage for pedestrians is also key to assist pedestrians to easily access Murray Street and other Town Centre destinations.If people have difficulty finding their way from a car park to one of their destinations,they will likely be discouraged f265、rom using that car park in the future.Figure 18:Example of variable message signage(source:ToG,2022)49Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20286.6 Paid ParkingThe notion of paid parking is likely to be met with some apprehension from the local community,particularly due to Gawlers country/sm266、aller town origins.However,in the instance that Council seeks to generate more car parking potentially through the construction of a another tiered/multi-deck arrangement in the future,it is considered appropriate that all day car parks could be set up for paid parking for a small fee(likely$2-$4).S267、uch a nominal fee could assist Council with general maintenance.It must also be noted that car parks managed by private operators may result in higher fees for all day and casual parking.50Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20287Alternative Travel OptionsA further opportunity to alleviate 268、car parking pressures in Gawler is through the development of alternative travel options.Increasing patronage in alternative travel modes largely walking,cycling and public transport,can help to manage car parking demand.Whilst noted that not all trips are practical by alternative travel modes,due t269、o various factors including age,health,topography,distance,type of shopping etc.,increasing the proportion of walking,cycling and public transport trips can provide an important contribution to community health and fitness as well as improve the amenity and vitality of the area and perceptions of sa270、fety and security.As part of the car parking strategy,future strategies that would aid in encouraging alternative travel options have been identified.These strategies are intended to supplement the town centre car parking,seeking to achieve the following objectives:Provide a highly walkable main str271、eet and town centre environment that encourages activity and permeability and reduces the number of vehicles moving between car parks.Enable residents of Gawler to be able to safely and conveniently walk and cycle to the town centre when suited to the nature of their trip.Provide convenient,safe and272、 secure bicycle parking.Improve access,services and facilities for public transport,by bus and train.7.1 Walking and CyclingThe Gawler Town Centre lends itself in many ways to active travel,with several residential areas located within a 10-15 minute walk(up to 1 kilometre catchment)and the greater 273、majority of Gawlers residential areas being within a 10-15 minute bicycle ride(up to 3 kilometre catchment).It is however noted that some localised topography,particularly east of the town,may make some cycling routes longer or less practical as routes for utility/transport cycling.51Gawler Town Cen274、tre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The Town of Gawler Walking and Cycling Plan 2018-2028 identifies the following vision:Gawler residents choose to walk and cycle more often for transport,local errands,health and enjoyment.Tourism in the region is enhanced by the provision of local and regional walki275、ng and cycling routes.The Walking and Cycling Plan establishes a long-term(ultimate)walking and cycling network,as well as 10-year Action Plan for priority works.The recommendations made in the plan report are based on safety,connectivity,permeability,amenity,access for all abilities,tourism and pla276、nning for future growth.Improvements to active travel facilities and routes can assist residents walking to and from the town centre as well as assist shoppers walking between different shops and to and from their parked vehicles.Improved kerb ramps,footpath widths,crossing locations,signage and str277、eet lighting would all be expected to make walking and cycling safer and easier for local shoppers regardless of how they travel to Gawler.The Walking and Cycling Plan identifies a number of high-volume walking routes such as those linking to train stations,the rivers shared path network and educati278、onal facilities that have footpaths less than 1.2m in width,or no footpaths at all.Furthermore,the Plan highlights a gap in cycling infrastructure,resulting in cyclists sharing the road space with(often busy)vehicular traffic.Both of which are problematic and do not promote or encourage active trave279、l.Additionally,the Plan highlights a lack of permeability between the suburb of Willaston and the train stations within Gawler.While the rivers shared path network improves permeability,access is not always intuitive,making wayfinding critical.Limited bicycle parking remains an issue within Gawler t280、own centre.Providing well located bicycle parking for short term and long term(all-day)storage will also be key to increasing the cycling opportunities in Gawler.It is considered that the provision of bicycle parking would be supported as a legitimate use of the car parking fund,particularly if it w281、as integrated as part of a wider parking upgrade.Within the Planning and Design Code,the provision of bicycle parking is only required in designated areas.This is an oversight in terms of encouraging increased cycling activity and for townships such as Gawler.It is recommended that Council advocate 282、for the Planning and Design Code to be amended and the bicycle parking requirement to apply more widely and,specifically in the case of Gawler,within the Township Main Street zone.52Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Moving forward The Town of Gawler Walking and Cycling Plan 2018-2028 283、provides a comprehensive strategy moving forward to improve the local walking and cycling network.Its implementation should be treated as a priority for Council.Figure 19:Example of variable message signage(source:ToG,2022)53Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20287.2 Public Transport The G284、awler Town Centre is serviced by the following three circuit buses:491 Hewett Circuit(Clockwise loop)492A&492C Gawler East Circuit(Clockwise&Anti-Clockwise loop)493&494 Evanston Loop(Clockwise&Anti-Clockwise loop)Whilst playing an important role,these services have numerous restrictions that limit i285、ts appeal for travelling to the town centre.Limitations include:Service routes are not consistent,with route variations and continuation services changing at different times of the day.Many areas of Gawler are outside the recommended walking distance to a bus stop/bus service,reducing the potential 286、patronage catchment.Service timings vary during the day,particularly in the peak hours with irregular frequencies.Service timings are limited with approximately 30-minute frequency peak hour services and 60-minute frequencies during the rest of the day.As a result,the local bus service is somewhat u287、nappealing and unlikely to attract new and potential patrons who in fact have access to alternatives,such as a car of their own.An on-demand bus service was introduced in 2018,on-demand buses are a door-to-door public transport service.This service is provided via the 495 bus and captures the entire288、 Gawler LGA as well as Gawler Belt and Roseworthy.This service is available Monday-Thursday,6am-7pm,Friday 6am-10pm,Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday 9am-3pm.Bookings need to be made at least one hour before pick-up.The on-demand service is a welcome addition to the Gawler Public Transport network.54Gawl289、er Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028The anticipated population growth in and around Greater Gawler should be capitalised on as an opportunity to review and restructure the local bus services.That approach could build on the potential new demand and developing simple and clear routes to and 290、from the town centre and transport interchanges at the two main railway stations(Gawler and Gawler Central).The Gawler Central Railway Station is within the Town Centre and provides the closest proximity to other services and attractions in the area.However,pedestrian access to and from the train st291、ation is through the Gawler Central car park or via Murray Street and is generally considered poor and in need of significant improvement.To improve the attractiveness of public transport as a means of travelling to Gawler,Council will need to advocate strongly to the Department of Infrastructure an292、d Transport(DIT)for upgrades to services and stops/stations,seeking to develop service patterns that are likely to increase demand but remain within what is expected to be a limited operating budget.Electrification of the rail line to Gawler can be expected to attract new passengers,with modern roll293、ing stock and improved journey times,although this would need to be complemented with increased service frequencies to maximise the patronage opportunities available.55Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20287.3 Opportunities Seek to implement the recommendations from the Town of Gawler Wal294、king and Cycling Plan 2018-2028 to improve walking and cycling conditions as well as permeability more generally.Aim for measurable improvement in accident statistics reported for cyclists and pedestrians in the Gawler CBD.Install bike parking at key locations in the town centre,with clear routes an295、d signage to these locations.Furthermore,encourage local business to do the same.Advocate for the Planning and Design Code to be amended and the bicycle parking requirement to apply across Councils Township Main Street zone.Review existing bus stop locations within the town centre for provision of s296、eating,shelter and information(timetables).Review and seek to improve walking route connectivity to/from Gawler Central Train Station and the Town Centre and Murray Street.Heavily promote the opportunities which the electrified Gawler line brings to the local community and its visitors.Advocate to D297、IT for regular increases in train service frequency to Gawler Central railway station.Work with DIT to improve the bus service operations in Gawler to provide:a simplified network with clear and consistent routes and service numbers and opportunities to increase the catchments of services regular se298、rvice patterns at the same time each hour throughout the day improved frequencies,increasing further as demand increases Opportunities for local branding to raise awareness and promotion of the services56Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20288Public/Private Opportunities Developing and fo299、stering positive working relationships with local developers can create unique opportunities which can benefit all parties involved.Although councils are largely occupied with aiding their local communities through more traditional public services,more unconventional projects shouldnt be overlooked.300、Below is a case study of a unique collaboration between the City of Holdfast Bay and the Taplin Real Estate Group which took place between 2012 and 2015.8.1 Case Study Glenelg Cinema Complex and Council Car ParkThe City of Holdfast Bay had a long-identified need for additional car parking in Glenelg301、s Jetty Road Precinct,however,were constrained by the expense of building a new decked car parking solution(s).Council owned and maintained two(ground level)car parks at the eastern end of Jetty Road,the Partridge Street east car park and the Partridge Street West/Cowper Street/Milton Street car par302、k.The two parking areas provided a total of 235 car parks.In April 2012,Council received a proposal from Taplin Real Estate to construct a purpose-built decked public car park on the Council-owned Partridge Street east car park.The condition was that Council would allow a new multiplex cinema in the303、 air above the Council-owned Partridge Street West/Cowper Street/Milton Street car park.57Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Under the proposal:Council would provide$2.5 million towards the construction of the Partridge Street east car park and would own,manage and maintain the new dec304、ked car park.The Council-owned land under the cinema site would remain a car park.Taplin Real Estate would pay for the construction of the cinema and car parks under the cinema,plus any remaining costs associated with the construction of the Partridge Street east car park.Taplin Real Estate would co305、ntribute to Councils legal fees related to the exploration and establishment of the project,subject to conditions.Taplin Real Estate would also demolish two Council-owned buildings on Partridge Street to enable the cinema to be constructed.Glenelgs Jetty Road Precinct would get a multiplex cinema wh306、ich would provide a year-round attraction to draw visitors and residents to the Precinct,With spin-off benefits for surrounding traders.Council agreed to explore Taplin Real Estates proposal as it offered a relatively low-cost way to increase car parking provision in the Glenelg Jetty Road Precinct 307、as well as help reinvigorate the area more generally.The Council-owned Partridge Street West/Cowper Street/Milton Street car park was classified as Community Land and thus limited how the land could be utilised.For the Taplin proposal to work,the Community Land status needed to be revoked.Council ag308、reed in principle,went on to engage with the local community and later applied to the relevant Minister for permission.The Minister granted permission and subsequently Council passed a resolution to revoke the classification.Council and Taplin Real Estate continued to work through the proposal detai309、ls.Various reports were compiled and presented,and legal advice sought to ensure that all potential risks associated with the development were identified and addressed,and the proposal would provide clear benefits to the broad Holdfast Bay community.The developer would pay legal fees incurred by Cou310、ncil in exploring the proposal and drafting a Heads of Agreement document.58Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028Council went on to accept a Prudential Review Report as well as negotiate a draft Heads of Agreement.This allowed the Taplin Group to proceed with detailed design,seek develop311、ment approval,draft contracts and secure finance with certainty that the project would proceed.Council ultimately resolved to authorise the CEO to enter into a formal Heads of Agreement with the Taplin Group and negotiate and execute a formal development contract or agreement.The Council made a form312、al request to the(then)Minister for Planning seeking for him to appoint the State Development Assessment Commission as the relevant planning authority given Councils financial interest in the matter.This request was later agreed to.The Development Assessment Commission considered the merits of the p313、roposal and resolved to grant Development Plan Consent to both applications on 27 February 2014.The Commissions consent included several reserved matters and conditions to be satisfied by the Taplin Group prior to obtaining full development approval.On 11 March 2014,Council considered and approved r314、evised plans for the development as an outcome of the planning assessment phase by the Development Assessment Commission and authorised the CEO to finalise negotiations and enter into a formal development agreement with the Taplin Group.A formal development agreement with the Taplin Group was execut315、ed on 30 June 2014.The Taplin Group advised Council on 19 February 2015 that construction was to commence on or close to 12 March 2015 subject to obtaining full development approval.59Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 2028In summary 235 was the total number of car parking spaces provided 316、across the two subject Council-owned car parks(Partridge St East car park and Partridge Street West car park,Partridge St/Cowper St/Milton St).370 car parking spaces were to be provided by the Taplin cinema complex and car park proposal across the two sites.$2.5 million was Councils contribution tow317、ards the building of a new decked car-parking facility on the Partridge St East car park site.Council would continue to own,manage and maintain the new decked car park$45 million was the estimated total cost to build a similar new decked car-parking facility on the Partridge St East car park site.$3318、0,000 was provided by the Taplin Group as a conditional contribution to the legal fees involved in Council exploring the proposal and drafting a Heads of Agreement.4 Hours of free parking to be offered to cinema patrons across both sites for the lifetime of the cinema.The ground level Partridge Stre319、et West car park(under the cinema)remained a Council-owned and managed car park.60Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20289Summary and Recommendations9.1 SummaryThe analysis in this strategy is summarised as follows:1.The supply and operation of car parking in the Gawler Town Centre has bee320、n considered in relation to several wider planning,transport and economic development outcomes.2.The utilisation surveys in 2021 indicate average occupancy levels of around fifty percent across the entire study area when approaching the surveys as a whole(both days).However,the study area appears to321、 be subject to greater demand on weekdays compared to weekends.The data shows utilisation rates of fifty eight percent and forty three percent respectively.Demand is uneven across the study area with the central and northern subprecincts the tightest in supply terms.3.Over time(next 5 years)it is ex322、pected that demand for parking will increase appreciably due to several factors:a.Pressures for infill development linked to the full electrification of rail to Gawler.b.Transition of Gawler CBD into a stronger service hub as witnessed by allied health and other new investment within the town.c.Sign323、ificant and ongoing housing growth both within the Town of Gawler but also adjoining areas,from Roseworthy to Concordia in the north to expansion of Blakeview and Playford Alive in the south.4.Through the community survey parking was seen to be somewhat difficult to find,with traffic intensity also 324、highlighted as a concern.The lack of wayfinding signage may be a partial explanation of the challenges faced.5.The majority(80%)of survey respondents believe there is not sufficient car parking in the Gawler Town Centre.6.Usage rates for the multi deck car park,particularly during the weekday increa325、sed considerably from the previous strategy.61Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 20287.Theoretically the existing parking supply could provide sufficient capacity for existing and future development growth over the next 5-10 years,however without an increase in supply in high demand areas 326、the frustrations currently being experienced are likely to continue.Planning for future car parking decks as well as low cost demand management investment such as wayfinding and tighter timeframes on parking in the CBD should be priorities.8.Increases in supply(see 7 above)including investigations i327、nto options for a future car park deck structure should be considered in locations of high demand,reflecting that some of the parking is poorly located for some of the popular town centre destinations.9.It is critical that long term parking is adequately addressed in Gawler.Sites such as the establi328、shed Reid Street carpark,the informal carpark adjoining SA Water on Murray Street and likely parking on High Street meet some of these needs.10.Linked to 9,numerous parking restrictions have now been introduced in line with recommendations from the previous car parking strategy.This is considered be329、neficial and appears to have removed almost all significant parking areas from being overburdened by all day parking.Furthermore,when analysing the audit survey findings,it appears that timed parking in the highest demand areas of the Town Centre have allowed high usage rates,without allowing these 330、areas to reach their total capacity.11.Ongoing improvements to the local walking and cycling network particularly in the town centre,is likely needed to provide genuine opportunities to change travel patterns and reduce parking demand.12.Public transport services remain at a frequency that are unlik331、ely to be attractive to achieve modal change and are unlikely to generate a demand that will result in significant frequency enhancements.Notwithstanding this,some mode change could be achieved by improved connections to Gawler Central station,improved bus stop provision and better promotion of the 332、services.A review of bus services as additional growth occurs around Gawler would also be beneficial to provide clearer service patterns and routes and improve frequencies.62Gawler Town Centre/Car Parking Strategy 2023 202813.Clause 33(1)of Schedule 8 of the PDI Act 2016 allows for carparking funds 333、under s 50A of the repealed Act(Development Act 1993)to continue as a fund under s 197 of the PDI Act 2016.However,there are concerns relative to the fund essentially being frozen in time,likely encouraging Council to ultimately establish an Off-Set Scheme.14.Contribution rates relative to the Car Parking Fund remain significantly lower than the actual cost of providing car parking.The true cost s