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Sunshine Coast Council has refused to reveal usage and financial figures from Mooloolaba's paid parking amid calls for a review on the charges.
The fee was touted as the best way to pay off the loan of $23.5 million for the construction of the building, instead of adding $18 a year for 20 years to every ratepayer's bill.
Questions from the Daily on how many cars used the Brisbane Road facility went unanswered but a spokesman said it was "well used on weekends" and during events.
Councillor Christian Dickson said multiple residents and businesses had told him the carpark was "near empty" most days.