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Illegal car parking to be fined at the Sports Precinct

The East/West road way and associated car parking facilities at the southern area of the precinct are all now available. "It’s disappointing that patrons are choosing to park illegally rather than use the available spaces along the East/West boulevard," said Steve Bowmaker, Council's Director of Infrastructure. Over 900 car spaces are available in the area, with all linking footpaths and pedestrian crossings in place.

“There is no excuse for parking illegally. The parking areas have been designed and constructed with maximum safety of all users in mind and feature connecting footpaths and pedestrian crossings. With people parking illegally in roundabouts, emergency vehicle parking spaces, disabled car spaces and in no standing areas, there is a major safety risk for children and families walking on the roads instead of the footpaths.

“Wanting to park in front of your destination should not take precedence over the lives and safety of children and pedestrians. You will now be fined up to $155 for parking illegally at the precinct,” said Mr Bowmaker.

Shepparton Junior Soccer Association President Peter Hill wants to ensure the safety of members in the area, and hopes all users will be more cautious on the road.

“We have had patrons stuck for hours unable to get out of their carpark because someone has thoughtlessly blocked their car in,” said Mr Hill.

Access to enter and exit the road way and car parking facilities is via Packham Street. Detailed maps of the area showing the road way is below, with parking spaces highlighted in yellow.

For more information about the Sports Precinct redevelopment, visit greatershepparton.com.au