Parking in the Liverpool CBD enters a new era this week with the launch of the NSW Government’s Park’nPay app.
Liverpool is among the first areas of Sydney to use the app, which allows drivers to pay for parking and top up using their phones.
Drivers are notified when their meter is running low or their park is about to turn into a No Stopping zone and can then top up their account through the app.
The Park’nPay app is available on iPhone and Android phones, and is also being rolled out in The Rocks and parts of Darling Harbour and Pyrmont in the city. Users simply download the Park’nPay app and create an account with their number plate and account details.
“We’re delighted to introduce Park’nPay in Liverpool,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said. “Parking in the CBD is a major focus for Council and this year we’ve taken important steps to improve it. In January we reduced parking fines.
“In May we created 106 new parking spaces at Woodward Park and work has just begun on adding another 112 spaces there.
“In August we rolled out Pay By Plate parking in the CBD, which removed the need to use tickets for parking and has paved the way for the Park’nPay app.
“And later this year we will start work on a new car park at Speed Street with 74 places.”
NSW Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said: “I commend Liverpool City Council and Mayor Wendy Waller for embracing this new technology.
“This app is a game changer for drivers, eliminating the need to search for loose coins and walking to the nearest meter to pay for parking,” Mr Dominello said.
