State MP Jon Krause says there’s no solution in sight for parking problems at Cedar Creek Falls after recent correspondence from the Minister for Environment said the Department is focused on promoting alternative swimming locations and waterholes over expanding existing parking.
Mr Krause said the popularity of the falls combined with the site’s lack of parking has proven over and over to be painful for residents and potentially dangerous for pedestrians.
“In peak season, visitors to the falls are blocking local streets and obstructing driveways – I’ve even heard reports of an emergency vehicle being unable to access a home,” Mr Krause said.
“Residents should be able to enjoy living so close to the forest and rock pools but for some it has become a nightmare.”
“With the car park full, we also see visitors to the falls, often families with children, parking on Tamborine Mountain Road and walking back to the falls – this can be extremely dangerous given the width of the road and speed of traffic.”
Mr Krause said many suggestions had been made to address the issue but without State Government support they could not be implemented.
“This is an ongoing issue that I have been lobbying for over many years. Once again, our community pays the price for the Queensland Government failing to properly plan and fund upgrades.”
“I’ll keep fighting for funding to ensure a solution that accommodates both residents and visitors to the falls.”