Letter To The Editor - Tiara Parking

I read with much interest the letters in Tiara Times Volume 1, Issue 13 by "Without Prejudice / Owner" and "Old Timer". First things first, no green lungs should be unnecessarily sacrificed to be converted for parking. I do understand the concerns of balancing nature and practicality. We have 3 cars, and we make do by parking 2 outside (and was one of the victims of vandalism not too long ago).

Perhaps the suggestion by "Without Prejudice / Owner" to park just across the road from Tiara is the most practical - it's free parking, and not too far walking distance from Tiara.

However, I guess many residents may be concerned about safety, since it is a distance away (from either of the Gates). Thus, for security and safety concerns, perhaps openings could be made somewhere in -between the two guard houses (one to connect to the walkway leading to Kings, and the other, leading to the little corridor in between the Queen blocks). And how would the guards be able to check who goes in and out? I suggest installing a reader and issuing resident cards (similar to the ones used for vehicle access).

Of course there is no foolproof way to address the issue of vandalism – whether you park along Jalan 17/1 or opposite you could still be a potential victim! Bear in mind that no matter what measures or suggestions the Management comes up with, there will ALWAYS be resistance. But like "Without Prejudice / Owner" said, move on, for you just can’t please everybody!

As for priority allocation for senior citizens, if they get special treatment, others too may also ask for special treatment. Please do not take umbrage over what I have said. I do respect the elderly and I also support the suggestion that they should have priority. But if not done properly, we may end up with the possibility of other residents demanding special treatment too! (the sickly, pregnant women, etc). So, though I find "Old Timer's" suggestion good, I feel it is not feasible.

Before concluding, I would like to thank the Tiara Management Council for expending so much time and effort trying to find a solution to what I see as an insolvable problem. Thank you for doing your best to make Tiara a happier and better place to live in.

Condo Living