Paid parking will return to the Ophir Car Park from Monday 8 May 2023 after being paused by Orange City Council during the pandemic and throughout the upgrade in Lords Place.
Orange Deputy Mayor Gerald Power is asking residents to make sure they are aware of the change ahead of time.
"It's important for drivers to be aware of this change so they can make a choice about where to park and be prepared to pay for using all-day parking in Ophir car park to avoid being fined," Cr Power said.
PARKING: Paid parking returns to the Ophir Car Park.
"Businesses are telling us it's time for paid parking to be reinstated to encourage more parking turnover in the CBD."
While paid parking will return to the Ophir Car Park, 36 spaces on the Kite and Moulder Street fringes of the car park will remain as free 2-hour spaces. All other spots will stay as all-day car parks and will cost drivers $3/day to park.
Long-term permits can be purchased from Orange City Council's customer service desk:
- 1 month = $44.50
- 3 months = $133.50
- 6 months = $272.50
"Like any change, it will take some time to adjust to these new arrangements so I'm asking people to be patient while we all get used to this change," Cr Power said.
"There are still many options for free all-day parking in the streets and other car parks around the CBD and this could be a good time to discover these options."
A map of CBD parking zones can be found on the Council website
Council parking patrol officers may be issuing a warning letter instead of a fine while drivers get used to the change.
