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3mo ago

Randwick Moves to Charge Non-Residents for Parking at Seven Sydney Beaches

A six-week consultation will test a plan to shift beach upkeep costs from local ratepayers to visitors.

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Randwick City Council is proposing the introduction of paid parking at its beaches including Clovelly and Coogee.
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A surf life saving tent at Maroubra Beach with safety flags and lots of people swimming and sunbathing.

Overview

  • The proposal would install meters for visitors at Clovelly, Coogee, Maroubra, Malabar, Little Bay, La Perouse and Yarra Bay, with residents exempt via a permit.
  • Council cites about $23–$23.5 million in annual beach costs and roughly 9 million visits, about 84% by non-locals.
  • Conservative estimates put setup at about $3.5 million and yearly revenue near $6 million from visitor fees, with rates yet to be set.
  • Revenue would be reinvested in lifeguards, cleaning, coastal infrastructure and sustainable transport, according to Mayor Dylan Parker.
  • A 2023 study found summer weekend parking near capacity, while residents question a one-permit-per-household plan and warn of spillover, with consultation open until April 15.