CBD Car Parking
As you would have noticed, changes are occurring in Townsville's CBD. A large number of developments are taking place, creating a vibrant inner city for living, working and leisure.
However, this often means facilities like carparking seemingly disappear overnight.
We want to keep residents, visitors, workers and shoppers informed about how to find carparks in the revitalised city.
This page outlines a variety of carparking options available in Townsville's CBD.
Public Transport
You may also want to consider using alternative public transport including pedestrian and cycling paths, buses and taxis.
What is Council doing to improve CBD Parking
It is important that residents, visitors, workers, shoppers and those conducting business in our city are very well catered for with both affordable short- and long-term parking.
A number of Council initiatives have increased the viability of affordable on and off-street parking in the CBD. There are now seven Council and nine private carparks, as well as on-street parking in the CBD.
Council is catering for parking in the centre of city streets, reducing metered on-street parking and encouraging private carparks. Council has also recently introduced eight hour parking bays behind the Council Chambers in Wills Street and Stanley Street.
Although some carparks will be removed with the commencement of new development, car spaces will be included in these developments upon their completion. During the interim period, Council will endeavour to provide additional short-term carparking spaces wherever possible.
Free short-term parking
Over the last year Council has removed over 300 parking meters. A number of metered short-term (two hour) on-street parking spaces are also available.
Private carparks
Private carparks in the CBD also provide short and long-term parking. Council is pursuing long-term carparking solutions and forming partnerships with the private sector to deliver these initiatives.
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Your Questions Answered
How does Council define short and long-term parking?
Short-term parking refers to parking for less than three hours (ranging from 1/4 hours up to 3 hours in some places) with long-term parking being more than three hours.
What transport alternatives are available to me in the CBD other than driving my car?
You have the option of using taxis, buses and pedestrian/cycle paths in the CBD. The map at the back of this brochure identifies the location of bus stops and taxi stands.
How much will it cost to park in the city centre?
The cost for inner city parking will vary depending on where you park and for how long. Much of the designated on-street parking is free, but you must comply with the time limits that apply.
Where can I find information about parking options?
You can download the following map to find information about parking options in Townsville's CBD  (532kB):
- Parking in Townsville CBD (including for Cotters Markets in Flinders Mall)
- Short and long term parking
- Disabled parking
Signage
Council has introduced a new signage system to help make it easier for you to locate inner city parking. Essentially, you need to decide if you are looking for short or long term parking when you enter the CBD.
The following signs will help you find your way to the carpark of your choice. These signs are currently being introduced in the CBD.
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| These signs will guide you to short-term, on-street parking in the city, limited to two hours. |
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| These signs will guide you to long-term, on-street parking in the city, limited to eight hours. |
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| These signs will show you the name of the carpark and type of parking available (ie. All day, short-term). |
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| This sign displays guidelines for automated ticketing machines for on and off-street parking. |
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A Carparking Strategy for Townsville CBD
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