Thirty minutes free parking trial - Parraween Street, Cremorne

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We are trialling 30 minutes of free parking on Parraween Street in Cremorne.

You can provide your feedback via Council's YourSay website until 20 September 2023.

Please note that all comments received will be considered, however it is not intended to reply to individual respondents.

This trial comes after the successful trial of 15 minutes free parking on Parraween Street, Cremorne, which was implemented in response to the loss of parking on Military Road as a result of the Northern Beaches B-line project.

To access 30 minutes free parking, follow these steps:

  1. Park at a metered bay on Parraween Street, Cremorne. A ‘1/2P FREE’ label will be displayed on the street signage and on the parking meter.
  2. Select your bay number at the parking meter and press F1 to activate the free parking.
  3. After activating the free parking, you can check when your free parking expires by selecting your bay number on the parking meter and the time remaining will display on the screen.
  4. Your 30 minutes free parking time starts when your vehicle enters the space, not when you go to the parking meter.
  5. If you intend to stay longer than 30 minutes, the free parking period will be forfeited when you make a payment at the meter for the time you need.
  6. Our parking meters do not dispense tickets. Parking is electronically monitored.

Can I top up my free parking for more free parking?

No. There are parking sensors in the ground (linked to the parking meter) which automatically start the 30 minutes free parking when you enter a car space. It will not allow you to top-up more free parking once the 30 minutes has elapsed.

What if I want to stay longer than 30 minutes?

If you intend to stay longer, the 30 minutes free parking will be forfeited when you pay for the time you need. You will need to pay the full price of parking. For example, if you want to stay for 1 hour, you will need to pay for the full hour of parking, it will not automatically deduct 30 minutes. 

What if I stay for 30 minutes and realise I need more time?

If you require more time, you can return to the parking meter and pay the regular fee to stay longer. However, you can only pay up to the maximum time signposted, minus the free time already used. For example, if you enter a 2P parking space, use the free parking and decide to come back after 30 minutes to pay for more time, you will only be able to pay for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Can I get 30 minutes free parking during the prepay period?

No, the 30 minutes free parking cannot be included in your prepay period. 

Will I get booked for not displaying a ticket?

No, these parking meters do not dispense tickets. Parking is electronically monitored.