A NEW automated parking system for Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Library visitors will ease some of the squeeze on car parking in central Frankston.
The mayor Cr Colin Hampton said the new system will increase the number of available spaces in the multi-storey undercover car park, accessible from Young Street.
“The new technology will reduce the number of unused spaces by monitoring entry and exits, to free up some of the currently underutilised permanent parking spaces,” Cr Hampton said.
“More proactive management of access will make more spaces available during peak event times.”
Other improvements include new and clearer signage, more payment options including notes and credit card payment and a direct link to a 24 hour Care Assist support centre for any car park payment issues.
Car park attendants will be on-site during the transition period at key busy times during the first two weeks of July to assist with customer service.
There will also be extra spaces for bikes and motorbikes.
Drivers will obtain a ticket as they enter the car park and on leaving the car park, pay the applicable parking fee at the autopay station before collecting their vehicle.
“Library patrons will be able to access up to two hours complimentary parking anywhere within the car park simply by showing library staff their car park entry pass and receiving a validation bar code,” Cr Hampton said.