It has been brought to my attention that local transport operators have expressed concerns
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about the proposed new parking fee at the Cooma saleyards and I’m writing to you today to
clarify some of those issues.
For background information, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is currently proposing to spend
approximately $600,000 to upgrade the current saleyard facility. This upgrade will include
new multi-purpose calf/sheep yards, new washout bays, new shower and toilet facilities,
security facilities and improved effluent drainage, all run by a new saleyards manager. As
you would appreciate Council has to consider all income streams to pay for this new upgrade.
Currently the saleyards have in place various fees and charges to cover the operation which
operates very effectively. We have advertised the new truck parking fee to gauge the opinions
of the users of the local saleyards facility and gain their input to increase charges to cover the
upgrade. We have received mixed feedback to date, some operators are happy on the
proposed fee, while some expressed concerns, hence my letter.
If Council resolves to progress with the upgrade, operators will have access to upgraded
facilities, by way of secure, all-weather parking, and improved shower and toilet amenities
that will be accessible 24 hours a day for approximately $20 per week. The fee was never
intended to deter trucks from parking at the saleyards, it would only be potentially imposed to
cover some of the costs of providing a better facility for the operators. If Council resolves not
to proceed with the upgrade, the fee will not be imposed.
As Council will shortly be considering submissions made, I would like to personally invite you
to give me a call or come and see me so that we can all gain a suitable outcome that leads to
a better complex that services the whole region.
To schedule an appointment, please call 02 6455 1702 or call 0419 295 954.
Dean Lynch
Mayor, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.