NSW has rolled out new parking sensors to make parking at popular beachfront locations, including at Clontarf, easier and more accessible than before.
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The parking sensors are currently being installed at Shelly Beach and will also be rolled out over the coming months at Little Manly, North Steyne, South Steyne, Clontarf and Sandy Bay Road.
Northern Beaches Council expects the parking sensors at all locations to be operational by mid-2023, ready to make parking a breeze in the peak summer months.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the new sensors will help make parking easier and more accessible, while alleviating traffic and congestion on local roads.
“With some truly spectacular beach days this summer, we have all seen just how popular our beaches have become,” Mayor Regan said.
“A family trip to the beach shouldn’t be a hassle so we are doing what we can to make it easier for both residents and visitors to access parking at our popular beachfront locations.
How it Works
Once a parking sensor is installed beneath the surface of the road, it will be able to sense when a vehicle enters or leaves each spot.
The information is then sent to the NSW Government Park’nPay App, allowing drivers to use the app to check how many spots are available before setting off to the beach.
Through the Park’nPay App, drivers could pay for and manage parking within 14 additional council areas across the state.
Meanwhile, the Park’nPay Accessibility Portal has also been launched to help people with a disability find accessible parking in Council carparks.
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The Park’nPay app can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices for free.
Published 5-March-2023
