Toowoomba parking fees to increase from July 1, 2024

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) on and off-street parking fees across Toowoomba city will increase from July 1, 2024.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said Council was retaining the first 30 minutes’ parking for free, pending a review of this, along with stakeholder engagement around aspects of the Toowoomba City Centre Car Parking Strategy in the coming financial year. (Please note, to access the first 30 minutes of free parking, register your parking session arrival and finish times for your parking space, either at a payment machine or via the phone app. This will avoid any potential fine.)

Mayor McDonald said parking policy was a balancing act around providing parking for businesses, residents and workers in Toowoomba’s CBD. He said the small fee increase would help with Council’s rising operating costs.

“Toowoomba’s CBD continues to develop, which in turn places more pressure on the city’s car parking stocks,” Mayor McDonald said.

“Council’s ongoing investment is improving the regular turnover of CBD parking spaces to support surrounding businesses, customers and visitors. There is no shortage of parking in the CBD, with spaces generally available at Council’s various on-street and off-street car parks.

“We appreciate many people have limited options other than to drive and park within the city boundaries. However, it is worth noting that the State Government’s trial 50 cent public transport fares on the Translink network start from August 5 for six months, which could encourage more people to use public transport to access the CBD.

“Council has increased investments in smart parking technology that makes parking in high-demand locations, particularly in the CBD, more accessible.

“Council also continues to explore active transport options that help reduce car trips in and around the city centre.”

The parking fee changes across the city are as follows:

On-Street Parking

1P, 2P and 3P metered on-street parking spaces: $2.20 per hour weekdays (9am to 5pm) and 9-11.30am Saturday, excluding public holidays. (Previously $2 per hour). Time limits as signed and the first 30 minutes free for on-street paid spaces.

4P and 8P on-street parking spaces: $2.20 per hour to a maximum $7 weekdays (9am to 5pm) and a maximum $5.50 on Saturday (9-11.30am), excluding public holidays. Time limits as signed and the first 30 minutes free for on-street paid spaces.

Toowoomba Bus Station Car Park

$2.90 per hour to a maximum of $10 per day (Previously $2.60 per hour and $9.50 per day 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays). Evening rates: Maximum $5 per evening unchanged, hourly fee $2.90 per hour. (6pm to 6am Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays).

Neil/Annand Streets Car Park

$2.20 per hour to a maximum of $10 on weekdays (9am to 5pm) and $5.50 on Saturdays (9-11.30am), excluding public holidays (Previously a maximum of $9.50 on weekdays (9am to 5pm) and $5 on Saturdays (9-11.30am).

Julia Street Car Park $2.20 per hour to a maximum of $8.50 per weekday (9am to 5pm) and $5.50 on Saturdays (9-11.30am). Excludes public holidays. Previously $2 per hour and a maximum $7.80 per weekday or $5 on Saturday.

Station Street Car Park

$2.20 per hour to a maximum of $8.50 per weekday (9am to 5pm) and $5.50 on Saturdays (9-11.30am), excluding public holidays. Previously $2 per hour to a maximum of $7.80 per weekday and $5 on Saturdays.

Central Car Park

$1.10 per hour to a maximum of $3.30 for three hours for 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9-11.30am Saturday, excluding public holidays. Previously a maximum of $3 for three hours.

Chalk Drive Car Park, Clifford Street Car Park, Herries/Water Streets Car Park

No time limit, maximum of $7 per weekday 9am to 5pm or $5.50 for Saturdays (9 to 11.30am). Excludes public holidays. Now $2.20 per hour (Previously $2 per hour and maximum $6.40 per weekday or $5 maximum on a Saturday).

For full details of car park locations, fees and the 3P parking zone Central Traffic Area map, please visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/carparking (**These new fees to be published on the website on July 1, 2024)