The whole planning and subsequent end result of parkway became a farce.A friend of mine(now retired) was involved at a senior level with the development and put simply the original plans could now be built but back then the 'Safety Zone" at the end of R08 prevented parkway from having Check in Areas.
This "Safety Zone" changed almost immediately after parkway opened,much to the frustration of all involved
I am led to believe that back then a Cable Car system (continous loop) was the prefered method of transprting passengers to the terminal and not a monorail.
The original plans must still be in the vaults at the council..
Maybe Vintage ATCO can confirm if this is correct?