Maribyrnong council is introducing paid parking to the Footscray activity centre in the Raleigh Street car park, from Monday, July 1.
Council said it is introducing paid parking in an effort to improve parking turnover and reduce congestion in an area which is becoming busier each day.
“Parking in the Footscray activity centre is experiencing growing demand and high levels of occupancy,” council said.
“Data is showing parking bays are often fully occupied over the whole day, making it difficult for visitors to find places they can safely park.”
Council said the cost of a ticket is $2.30 per hour, or $9.60 all day, from 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday.
A portion of parking bays will be available for free parking for a maximum of four hours, Monday to Friday, with a two-week grace period to be offered.
Council said it is also increasing the time limits in the Albert Street car park from two hours to four hours between the hours of 8am-6pm, Monday to Saturday. Parking remains free at this car park.
Mayor Cuc Lam said council expects to see a boost in visits to libraries, businesses and restaurants in the area, with more parking spaces available for more customers.
“We’ve kept the cost of tickets as low as possible with revenue being used to support the delivery of key services and infrastructure our community is asking us to deliver.”
