Finding Parking Space Now A Big Headache
By Debbie Too

Bandar Seri Begawan - The rapid rise in the number of cars' on Brunei's roads has created an acute parking problem.

According to the Brunei Automobile Trade Association, on average Bruneians buy a total of 1,500 cars a year, making finding a parking space a big hassle.

Finding a space becomes even more problematic during peak hours, especially in the capital's commercial areas like Gadong. The 'Brunei Times spoke to a representative of the Abdul Razak Holdings on how the company is coping with the parking problem.

"The Abdul Razak Holdings has always complied with the car parking requirements stipulated by the authorities, which differ according to the usage of the building," said Azlan Khalid, property manager of Abdul Razak Holdings.

"This is normally established when the building plans are approved and prior to issuing occupation permits for every phase of building development within the 24-acre Abdul Razak Complex site."

Aside from designated car parking spaces, visitors also park in free spaces without car park markings within the commercial complex.

If there is no space available, the visitors are advised to park outside the complex, the executive said.

But looking at the serpentine queues outside their double storey car park which has space for 550 cars, it looks like there is not enough space.

The company charges a $2 parking fee at the car park.

In other areas there are more than 3,000 paid parking spots and each space is used at least twice a day.

Parking space problems are bound to worsen given the increasing number of cars in Brunei's streets.

In 2004, the number of registered vehicles was 244,727, but the number is estimated to have grown to 247,727 last year, with an average of 1,500 vehicles being added every year.  -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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