Toorak traders are asking for compensation after a council decision to fence off a local car park for about three years, according to multiple reports. Traders say the closure limits parking access and significantly reduces foot traffic to their businesses. They describe the situation as a “nightmare” and argue that the prolonged disruption is linked to construction work for a luxury development on or near the site. The council move involves securing the car park area with fencing, which traders say changes how customers reach nearby shops and makes it harder for people to stop or park. Traders are calling for financial help to offset the impact of the reduced customer numbers during the construction period. The reports describe the dispute as focused on compensation rather than on the construction itself, with traders urging the council to respond to the economic effects they attribute to the car park closure. The coverage is consistent across outlets: traders contend the three-year restriction is causing sustained business losses and want assistance from the authority responsible for the changes.