More car parking has been added to central Geelong with 124 new spots opened on level two of the Busport carpark.
The parking spots are available to the general public, with prices set at the standard off-street rate of $3.70 per hour (plus 11 percent EasyPark surcharge) or $16.50 for all day parking.
Vehicles can access the car park via Clare Street (near Brougham Street) and pedestrian access is via the Brougham Street stairwell.
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj said he was hopeful CBD workers would take up the opportunity to use the Busport carpark.
“The council recognises that limited parking options have added to the challenges people have experienced upon returning to work in the CBD,” he said.
“Hopefully by opening up all-day casual parking at the Busport carpark it will alleviate some pressure on our short-term on-street parking spaces and increase turnover for local businesses.
“I look forward to seeing the Busport carpark full and contributing to the return of more workers to our CBD.”
The car park is open between 6am and 11pm, and payment is required between 9am and 5.30pm.
No parking machines are located within the Busport facility, with payment for parking only available via the ‘EasyPark’ app.
Level one remains allocated for permit holders and other pre-approved vehicles only, and permits are required to be displayed.
A limited number of permits are available for purchase at a price of $252.34 per month.
Got to geelongaustralia.com.au/parking/permit/task/item/8caae64f2fa734a.aspx for more information.
