You used to be able to buy a yearly parking sticker from council like the locals get, but they don't do this anymore. I think it used to cost $150. Maybe KBV could arrange something like that for us?

I think it's a great idea... if the idea is to deter families, sports, communities, and foster an effective environment for and drug and alcohol abuse.

have emailed KBV and put them in touch with other organizations that offer this to it's members for certain areas. Hopefully something can come from it :)

That sucks dogs balls.

Its not "their beach" - they don't own it. Converting it to a cash cow is inappropriate.

Just because other Councils have already gone for the opportunistic cash grab ($8+ per day in Kingston and Port Phillip) isn't a good reason for them bring in pay parking.

THEIR RESIDENTS oppose it too. So much for "democracy"!

As a Bayside resident I don't particularly care whether they charge for parking or not. It might make it a little easier for me to get a park on busy weekend days, but that's not usually a problem when the wind is good.

The Bayside Council says they pay for the beach amenities, beach car parks, foreshore maintenance and beach cleaning for the benefit of all users including people from outside the area. They say the parking fees will be used for that.

Certainly as a frequent beach user it upsets me that the beaches are covered in litter after a hot day. If the council does spend the money on more beach maintenance it's a good thing. If it's just a means of gouging money then it's not so good.

The overly emotive comments in this thread are pathetic. You're whinging like stuck pigs and ranting on about stuff without the slightest thought of what the facts are. You're riding around with thousands of dollars in kites and boards and whinging about paying a few bucks for the main ingredient.

From The Age

Councillor Alex del Porto, who suggested the scheme, said Bayside ratepayers should not have to bear the $2 million annual costs of maintaining Bayside's popular foreshores when so many users came from elsewhere.

A council report found that paid parking on the Beach Road corridor would generate about $200,000 a year (not including fines), on top of the $1 million already raised by foreshore car parks. But community feedback was overwhelmingly against the proposal with four out of five online respondents against the idea or undecided.

Gorgo said..

As a Bayside resident I don't particularly care whether they charge for parking or not. It might make it a little easier for me to get a park on busy weekend days, but that's not usually a problem when the wind is good.

The Bayside Council says they pay for the beach amenities, beach car parks, foreshore maintenance and beach cleaning for the benefit of all users including people from outside the area. They say the parking fees will be used for that.

Certainly as a frequent beach user it upsets me that the beaches are covered in litter after a hot day. If the council does spend the money on more beach maintenance it's a good thing. If it's just a means of gouging money then it's not so good.

The overly emotive comments in this thread are pathetic. You're whinging like stuck pigs and ranting on about stuff without the slightest thought of what the facts are. You're riding around with thousands of dollars in kites and boards and whinging about paying a few bucks for the main ingredient.

From The Age

Councillor Alex del Porto, who suggested the scheme, said Bayside ratepayers should not have to bear the $2 million annual costs of maintaining Bayside's popular foreshores when so many users came from elsewhere.

A council report found that paid parking on the Beach Road corridor would generate about $200,000 a year (not including fines), on top of the $1 million already raised by foreshore car parks. But community feedback was overwhelmingly against the proposal with four out of five online respondents against the idea or undecided.

I don't follow your logic.

You say that "they will use the revenue to look after the beach". Then you say " If it's just a means of gouging money then it's not so good." So which is it dude?

Then you make the big statement about "whining and ranting". I find that offensive and suggest you moderate your language.

A majority of local residents oppose the meters (even if you don't). I would suggest a majority of kiters oppose them too. The Council should listen to their residents and others in the community. I am going to write them a letter pointing this out.

All Councils spend money cleaning up, not just Bayside. I don't litter the beach when I kite there - I frequently take rubbish off the beach & recycling it.

Maybe the City of Boroondara should put tolls on their roads and make everyone who drives through get an eTag? That would make motorists outside Boroondara contribute for the maintenance of the roads that Boroondara maintains. Its the same logic.

I am assuming that locals do not have to pay? I will check this out. If I do then I will be taking this up with council.


Interesting that the majority of feedback to council on this issue advised them not to meter the road, yet they ignored this.

Why do councils ignore resident feedback? I thought we elected them to represent us?

Peterc150 said..


Maybe the City of Boroondara should put tolls on their roads and make everyone who drives through get an eTag? That would make motorists outside Boroondara contribute for the maintenance of the roads that Boroondara maintains. Its the same logic.

Most inner city councils do have parking meters at various shopping strips, including Boroondara. This revenue does go into the council budget even the money from people outside their area.

Kingston have had beach parking meters for many years however residents all get 2 free beach parking passes and can get a 3rd by going to the council chambers. Most of the regulars in our area seem to have obtained a pass from somewhere. I think Bayside council may be the same.

Councils are not operated for profit, and if you care to look into it their budgets and expenditure quite transparent. Their revenue is derived primarily from rates and topped up with fines, parking meters, etc. if we are all happy to have higher rates them fine get rid of all the parking meters and parking fines etc. However be prepared for parking anarchy.

dejavugraham said..

I am assuming that locals do not have to pay? I will check this out. If I do then I will be taking this up with council.


Interesting that the majority of feedback to council on this issue advised them not to meter the road, yet they ignored this.

Why do councils ignore resident feedback? I thought we elected them to represent us?

bayside ratepayers can use their existing beach permits but don't ask us for one they cost $150 to replace!