Here's Council's Plans For City Parking Once The Stadium Opens

It’s a hot topic on Townsville lips, and now Council have released the conditions of parking in the city when it comes to visiting Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Now, keep in mind that Council are going to use the first few events to monitor the situation, and will take your feedback on for any teething problems.

Mayor Jenny Hill says that on-street parking in the streets surrounding the stadium would be regulated on days when games or events were held at the stadium, just as it has been in Kirwan.

“To protect these neighbourhoods from being inundated with cars during stadium events, Council will implement parking restrictions in parts of these suburbs, similar to what has been in place in the suburbs around 1300Smiles Stadium,” says Cr Hill.

The regulations will limit how long a vehicle can be parked on the street around events but will not restrict how many vehicles can be parked inside a property.

Generally, parking in these areas will be limited to 15 minutes, however in the area around Palmer Street a two-hour limit will apply.

The new rules will apply from one hour before until one hour after a main game or event.

• A resident parking permit will be made available at no charge for each property in the regulated parking area. Residents can apply for a permit online and will be provided with information about when and how to do this.
• There will be no need to display the permit. When patrols are conducted of the Stadium Event Parking Area, number plate recognition technology will enable council to quickly identify permitted vehicles.
• Council will issue special permits, where necessary, for residents who have a carer, receive assistance from health or community organisations, or can provide justification of special circumstances.

Cr Hill said letters going to residents and businesses explained the new restrictions and the permit process, with more information being sent to residents in the coming weeks about how to apply for a resident parking permit or special parking permit.  

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