From Friday, March 25, 63 car parks on Feshti, Hawdon and Rea streets will be available for drop-off and pick-up near the school.
These spaces will be timed, 15-minute parking from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm on school days.
The council invited feedback from residents and the school community as part of a review of the parking and traffic management recommended in the Greater Shepparton Secondary College Local Area Traffic Management Plan.
These recommendations were implemented in late 2021 ahead of the college’s opening.
Early feedback indicated concerns about all-day parking occupancy and a lack of parking spaces available for drop-off and pick-up during peak school times.
The changes are designed to provide dedicated spaces for parents undertaking drop-off and pick-up during these times, and to reduce instances of all-day parking occupancy immediately surrounding the GSSC to improve safety and residential amenity.
Council is continuing to seek feedback from residents, students, parents, staff and commuters who use the road network or live near the GSSC to provide first-hand accounts of how traffic is operating around the school.
The public submission period is being extended by an additional three weeks to close on April 8.
Council is keen to hear feedback specifically on traffic management, parking restrictions during pick-up and drop-off times, all-day parking occupancy, pedestrian and cycling routes, and any safety concerns.
“Council has received important early feedback from students, parents, teachers, residents and commuters,” Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said.
“This feedback has been incorporated to make immediate changes to parking around the college to provide spaces for drop-off and pick-up during peak times.
“I encourage the community to continue providing feedback, which will inform any further changes to the parking regime and traffic management around the college.”
To provide feedback visit shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/hawdon-street-upgrade
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