Growth and development occurring in and around Midland is changing parking needs for residents and visitors. Illegal parking, all day on street parking, limited short term bay availability and on street parking are all creating safety issues.

The changes are proposed to reduce long-term on-street parking and improve the efficiency and safety of our roads.

The City is looking for solutions to:

• Ensure parking is available and accessible for residents, businesses, visitors, customers, clients, and patients accessing the precinct areas.
• Reduce safety issues created by illegal and dangerous parking, congestion, and driver frustration.
• Encourage commuters to use designated train station parking.
• Encourage better utilisation of all day off street parking facilities for all day parking requirements.
• Support a fair and effective approach to managing parking in the town centre.

Businesses and residents within these precinct areas will have received a letter with specific details concerning the issues and proposed changes.

After extensive community consultation, the City will consider all feedback before making a final decision on the implemented changes.

Subject to review of feedback, the City is intending to implement these changes to parking in early 2026.

We encourage you to provide us with your feedback using the options provided in the letter. Should you need to speak to someone from the City before making a submission, please get in touch. We have provided boxes to tick if you just want to let us know your position on the proposal, and space to give us more details on how the changes will affect you. Please let us know on the submission form what your relationship is to the area so we can better understand your needs.

All feedback, whether you simply tick a box indicating your position or provide a written response, will be considered before the plans are finalised and any changes implemented.

Various contact methods and details have been provided within the letter. We are happy to discuss the proposal via email, phone or in-person.

During business hours, restricted parking will be available with any fees that apply. Outside of these hours, time limits will not apply. Areas marked as No Parking remain unchanged with no effect to these restrictions.

Small businesses can apply for parking permits which offer discounted parking in certain carparks throughout the City. The City does not currently provide residential parking permits.

Once the plan is finalised, signage will be installed along the streets where changes are taking place.

If you park beyond your paid-for time limit, you may be issued an infringement notice (parking fine) by a City Parking Officer. Time limits are enforced to encourage turnover of parking bays and ensure fair access for all users. If you require longer parking, you may need to park in an unrestricted area or apply for a permit (if eligible). Always check signage carefully to avoid fines.

If you would like to be notified of the final plan, please provide your e-mail address on the submission form.