Rotorua Lakes Councillors have given their final tick of endorsement to the new inner city parking refresh at today’s Council meeting.
From 1 July, inner city parking will look a lot different with new machines, additional payment options, a new parking app and new simplified zones. This also marks the return of all customer facing services and parking roles to Rotorua Lakes Council.
All changes will be in place in less than six weeks. In the meantime, staff will focus on finalising system processes, installation of the new machines, onboarding the new in-house parking team and ensuring the community is informed and ready for the transition.
Big changes are coming to parking says Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell
“During consultation earlier this year we received 547 submissions with more than 85% supportive of improvements to inner city parking. Our community was very clear, it was time for a change, and we’re confident we’ve delivered a solution that works for everyone who uses the inner city.
“A well-managed parking system is essential to supporting a successful city centre. We’ve worked hard to ensure the system is fair, affordable and reliable for residents, businesses and visitors.
“We’re excited to introduce new technology and a range of flexible options to meet the needs of people coming into the city for work, shopping or recreation. While free parking is not sustainable, affordability and simplicity have been priorities, as well as supporting the new system with excellent in-house customer service.
“I encourage everyone to stay informed over the coming weeks as we share more details, so you can be prepared and make the most of the changes ahead.”
