Questions remain over plan to charge tourists for parking as consultation gears up

Key points

• Shoalhaven City Council is asking residents for feedback on a proposal to charge tourists for parking at popular coastal sites. The idea was raised by a council finance committee and includes sites such as Mollymook Beach, Huskisson and Berry's Boongaree Park.
• Councillors voted to hold community consultation before deciding whether to develop a business case. A local business group supports paid parking if locals are exempt, while a surf club says parking is hard to find during holidays.
• Details of how the scheme would operate remain limited. An online survey closes at midnight on 4 November.