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1001 steps car park concerns

Residents of Quarry Road in Narre Warren North have been pushing for additional amenities at the popular 1001 Steps.

Signage, speed bumps, and locked gates are what’s on the card after years of residents experiencing disruptive behaviour at the Bayview Car Park.

1001 Steps at Bayview Park is an officially designated walking track by the City of Casey, one that was inspired by the 1000 Steps at Ferntree Gully, and offers an expansive view of Narre Warren and surrounding areas.

However, its car park, located at the base of the hill and steps, has also been the go-to destination for disruptive behaviour, with residents reporting similar instances and incidents to the Berwick Lookout in Old Coach Road.

Grevillea Ward councillor, Dave Perry, said that 1001 Steps “was built to give more accessible green spaces to our community and encourage an active lifestyle for all Casey residents”.

Instead, he has received personal accounts from locals of vehicles idling in the parking space just after midnight, and more often than not, also playing loud music.

Residents have said to Cr Perry that installation of signs at the start of Quarry Road is a must, indicating that there is no entry to the Bayview Park after 8pm, or 9:30pm during daylight saving.

Another want from locals is two sets of speed bumps, one just after the intersection at Quarry Road and Ernst Wanke Road, with accounts of cars speeding up and down the thoroughfare.

“Gates servicing the 1001 Steps at the Bayview Car Park should be getting locked up at 8pm every night by the security contractor we at council are paying,” Cr Perry said.

“However, even when gates are locked, cars are parking in the space outside the gates just to hang out and socialise.”

The City of Casey, in response to these concerns, has detailed proposed works by Transport Operations on Quarry Road that include on-street parking being banned along a 150-metre section of Quarry Road that leads to the 1001 Steps car park, as well as signs reading “parking restriction enforced” and no stopping signs.

“They are disturbing residents, and these people living around the 1001 Steps deserve the quiet enjoyment of their homes,” Cr Perry said.

The plans’ specific details have also been provided to neighbouring residents, informing them of upcoming works and the installation of signs.

This story is developing, and more information will be added once available.

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