Get all your Christmas shopping done with ease in the Townsville city centre with free parking throughout December.
Christmas free parking will include all 2P, 3P, 4P and 8P parking spaces for the month of December, however time restrictions in car parking spaces will still apply and be enforced.
Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said the decision to roll out free parking meant more people would be able to travel into the city centre during the festive season.
"Council is focused on growing a city with great connectivity and creating more accessibility to the city centre during peak consumer periods like Christmas aligns with that goal," Cr Greaney said.
"I know how many great shops and eateries are in the area so I'd highly encourage locals who otherwise don't travel into the city to take advantage of our free parking this Christmas. You can shop for Christmas presents at the boutiques and treat yourself to a meal or a coffee while you're at it."
Infrastructure Services Committee chairperson Kurt Rehbein said Council would be working on replacing existing parking meters with about 110 parking meters during this period.
"Council is phasing out its old parking meters and replacing them with brand new Australian-made meters this December. To make the transition smoother, Council has decided to deliver free parking across the city centre parking spaces while these works occur," Cr Rehbein said.
"We are changing our suite of parking meters as the current ones have reached the end of their useful life. we have engaged Australian company Duncan Solutions to provide two types of solar-powered parking meters.
"These parking meters will be coin, card and app operated for 2P parking spots, and card and app operated for all 4P and 8P parking spots. The app will roll out in January 2023 and will make it quicker and easier to pay for parking in the city."
Visit our Christmas Together pages to learn more about activities during the Festive Season.
