Drivers visiting popular Aussie beach face tough new rules amid ongoing 'issues'
Authorities continue to grapple with the social disruption and even lower supply of parking bays, and drivers are now being warned they could be at risk of being towed if they overstay their welcome at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle, NSW.
The decision comes weeks after reports of mounting rubbish, including needles, being found at the location. There have also been reports of vehicles being parked there for days. Transport for NSW, which oversees the car park, warned drivers of the crackdown in an attempt to improve the turnover rate of parking for the community.
"Social issues were considered, however the main reason for implementing the new 4P and tow away area parking restrictions is to enable turnover of parking for the community," a spokesperson for Transport for NSW told Yahoo News. "The new parking restrictions may lead to less rubbish in the vicinity, however Transport is arranging a clean-up."
Authorities say Horseshoe Beach Road was recently adapted to allow for towing, and any vehicle that stays for longer than four hours in the bays could be towed, with the rules coming into effect from Monday, August 4. However, towing will be enforced by the City of Newcastle Council and police.
New parking signs will be erected soon, the spokesperson confirmed.
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Authorities continue to grapple with widespread problem
Tensions have been mounting at Horseshoe Beach for some time, with one local resident recently describing it as an "out of control" issue after sharing a picture of a parked caravan loaded with belongings, while the suspected owner lounged on a beanbag on the ground beside the vehicle.
"Setting up full campsites, taking up two to three normal car spaces and staying there all day is a joke," the resident said. They add that "there is nothing more annoying than not being able to find a park on busy days when these campers are taking up 50+ car spots collectively".
Councils continue to introduce parking restrictions and threaten fines in the wake of illegal camping, as more and more are caught sleeping overnight in car parks. The most recent incident occurred at Peregian Esplanade and Victory Park near Noosa Heads last week, with fines of $333 warned.
Authorities also issued 31 campers fines during one weekend in Noosa in a one-month period, illustrating just how significant the problem has become.
Some councils have even taken it one step further to deter campers from congregating around popular locations by restricting public amenities, like the Town of Cambridge council in Perth, who switched off the hot water in showers at City Beach. Footage of council rangers patrolling known hot spots and even knocking on windows in the middle of the night to instruct campers to move on was also captured in Perth.
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