Cromwell motorists have been the main focus of parking enforcement efforts during the first three months of contracted parking warden duties in Central Otago.

Central Otago District Council group manager infrastructure, planning and regulatory Quinton Penniall confirmed 215 infringement notices had been issued between August and October.

The total value of fines issued was $8,690, with $5,843 collected to date.

Quinton said the most common infringement type was overstaying allocated time limits.

He said the focus remains on Cromwell, where initial enforcement began, but work is underway to review parking settings in Alexandra.

“Following our parking survey, we’re looking at adjustments for Alexandra - locations and timeframes of time-restricted parking,” he said. 

“This will come to Council for approval in the new year.”

Council’s parking enforcement is managed by Cougar Security, which provides services across both parking and animal control.

One full-time staff member is split across both areas, with time allocated as needed, Quinton said.

The council introduced contracted parking enforcement earlier this year after years of limited monitoring. 

It said the move followed public complaints about unsafe or inconsiderate parking, including vehicles blocking footpaths, yellow lines and mobility spaces.

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