Porirua City Council hits berm parkers in the pocket
Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.
PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail said there were important reasons for keeping berms clear.
"Important infrastructure, such as pipes and cables for water and internet, run directly under the berms to connect homes to various networks. They cost a lot to repair should they get damaged. We also need to ensure the paths are clear especially for people using mobility scooters or pushing prams," McPhail said.
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