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Victoria city council has approved a partial closure of the paved loop at Clover Point Park that will increase the amount of pedestrian-only space, while still allowing some vehicle access to the waterfront.
City staff had initially recommended a full closure of the loop to create a car-free zone with lounge chairs, picnic tables, food trucks and painted asphalt.
But while many people applauded that proposal, other residents flooded council with emails criticizing the plan for its lack of accessible parking and the fact that people would no longer be able to park at the waterfront to watch storms or enjoy the view.
The approved option strikes a compromise by closing off the west side of the loop, while leaving the east side open to cars with parking spots and a place for vehicles to turn around.
Staff say the configuration will allow for a total of 25 parking spaces. Eight regular stalls and six accessible spaces would be at the water’s edge with a split-rail fence separating the parking area from the new pedestrian-only zone.
The change, which will cost up to $275,000, will add 2,400 square metres of pedestrian space.
Council and staff stressed that the partial closure is an interim measure and that the public will have a chance to influence the park’s permanent design during a future planning process.
More to come