There have been some teething issues for users of Sugar Loaf and Hannaford's wharves as they adjust to recent changes to the Parking Control Bylaw.

Traffic and parking congestion at the wharves led the Thames-Coromandel District Council to review the bylaw, with the changes coming into effect in December of last year.

Coromandel's Sugarloaf wharf. The yellow areas show times are indicated by signage/markings, while red indicates a permit is required. Photo: TCDC

Council says there are now areas of the Sugar Loaf Wharf and the adjacent roadside parking that are restricted only to vehicles displaying a valid boating amenity parking permit.

'These areas are sign posted and people should take care when parking as the restrictions are being enforced and tickets will be issued.

'Day parking permits may be obtained at the Sugar Loaf Wharf through the Warden or through the honesty box system in place on-site when the warden is not present. '

Council adds: 'Alternatively annual parking permits may be purchased through the Coromandel TCDC office on Kapanga Rd, or at the Coromandel G.A.S. service station on Wharf Road.”

There are still areas available nearby for parking without a boating amenity parking permit.

Council is consulting with commercial users of Hannaford's Wharf regarding how to better cater for parking in the area.

Options for a Park and Ride system to help further alleviate congestion at the Sugarloaf were discussed by the Coromandel-Colville Community Board when they met earlier this week.

Council says: 'A proposal with parking areas and transportation solutions are currently being developed in conjunction with the Charter Association and commercial users of Hannaford's Wharf.”

To read the Thames-Coromandel District Council's Parking Control Bylaw 2014 visit: www.tcdc.govt.nz/parking