I read The Sun's article ‘Ramp rumblings' concerning Pilot Bay boat ramp- and as I am a frequent user, I am in full agreement with Leigh Pettigrew.
After the Tauranga City Council finished re-developing the carpark at the boat ramp, I went to use it. Even before I parked my trailer I could see it was a waste of ratepayers' money - and I'm not a roading manager. If I had a two-door Rav 4, or a Mini with a dinghy, I would be able to use the carpark.
TCC roading manager Martin Parkes should have done his trial runs when the carpark was nearly full.
It belies logic that Mr Parkes could not see there would be a problem when a lot of the recreational boats and vehicles are much larger than a Mini with a dinghy. Mr Parkes just has to look at the scuff tyre marks on the new carpark's kerbing.
The old parking area worked just fine, except there were not enough spaces. Please, Mr Parkes, fix the problem; it's not working. I wont hold my breath.
R Croton, Mount Maunganui.