Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the NSW Government’s Park’nPay app will be extended to allow people visiting national parks to use the app when purchasing their vehicle entry fee on-line.

“The technology is a game changer and gives drivers the power to easily pay and top up for parking from their phones in a few simple clicks,” Mr Dominello said.

“We’ve made life easier for families and drivers, so they can spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time worrying about parking.”

Environment Minister James Griffin said as NSW reopened and people were free to travel, it is the perfect time to visit the State’s national parks.

“The expansion to our world-famous national parks is a real win for our avid explorers and nature lovers, and with Park’nPay motorists will be able to pay their entry fee from their mobile phone in select areas,” Mr Griffin said.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for the millions of visitors to NSW’s parks each year to spend more time enjoying the stunning natural beauty our state has to offer.

“Through the Park’nPay app, users can see the national park highlighted in blue, which indicates the area that the fee covers.”

More than 78,000 customers have downloaded the Park’nPay app since its launch in 2019 and more than 93 per cent have given the experience the thumbs up.

Motorists can use Park’nPay app across numerous councils as well as find real-time parking availability for Transport for NSW Commuter Carparks, locations of EV charging stations and more than 18,000 private driveways to rent. For more information on where the technology can be used, including which national parks, please visit: https://parknpay.nsw.gov.au/

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Whilst taking compliance and enforcement action against such activities is an important Council service, our hard working and dedicated Rangers Team have been burdened in recent years by increasing incidences of verbal and physical attacks by members of the public.

Council therefore has been developing and implementing a range of strategies to provide our staff with a safer and healthier work environment.

A key strategy has been the introduction of a number of smart technology tools, most notably the commencement of operations of a new Parking Enforcement Vehicle in 2020.

Through Council’s contracted suppliers Duncan Solutions, the Vehicle is fitted with the SenSen Network’s state-of-the-art cameras and GPS mapping software. Cameras mounted on the roof provide a 360 degree view. The car detects offences in real time, including illegal parking in bus zones, school zones, clearways, no parking and no stopping zones. The licence plate and location are recorded when an offence is detected.

The introduction of the Vehicle was supported through a comprehensive communications and stakeholder consultation program with the main Business Chambers, Schools and local community groups, with a focus on raising the community awareness and transparency of the role and purpose of the Vehicle.

After almost 12 months of operation, the new Vehicle has proven to be very successful on a number of levels. From the organisation’s perspective, the Vehicle has proven to be a much more efficient and safer process compared to the old fashioned chalking of the tyre patrols, providing a more reliable and accountable record for both members of the public and Council’s contracted penalty infringement notices processing arrangement with Revenue NSW. The regular presence of the vehicle has also promoted a safer movement and turn-over of parking areas in the Shire’s main business centres and school zones.

Council has since extended the use of the Vehicle to more effectively regulate illegal overnight camping in the road reserves adjoining key locations along the Tweed Coast, which has been positively received by the adjoining local residential and business areas.

Council continues to explore the benefits of smart technology for its Rangers Service through the trial of Body Worn Cameras and Radio Systems.

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The new smart parking system will advise drivers entering the Beenleigh CBD where parking spots are available.

The information can be accessed via a smartphone app and eventually will be displayed on electronic signage on key thoroughfares.

Small sensors and bay number plaques will be installed on 373 car park bays in streets surrounding Beenleigh Town Square as part of a three-year trial by Logan City Council.

The installation works will occur in two stages:

• Stage one (from Tuesday, February 23)  – George St, Crete St, Kent St, James St, Victoria St
• Stage two (August, dates to be confirmed) – Main St, City Rd, John St, York St

Economic Development Chair, Deputy Mayor Jon Raven, said the smart parking trial was another example of the Council delivering on key outcomes of the 2017 Beenleigh Summit.

“No one likes driving around looking for a parking spot and this smart parking system will avoid that frustration by advising in real-time exactly where the open spots are,” Mr Raven said.

Installation of the sensors will be done between 5.30am and 11am to minimise disruption to drivers and businesses. Some parking bays will have to be closed to allow the work to be done safely. Only one side of the street will be affected on any particular day and parking bays will be reopened once the work is completed.

Division 12 Councillor, Karen Murphy, said the new smart parking system would enable drivers to plan their trips into Beenleigh.

“Not only will drivers know where to get a park quickly, the app also will advise how much time you can spend in that bay,” Ms Murphy said.

“That will make it easier to visit Beenleigh to shop and to do business.”

The project will be delivered in two stages to allow for the resurfacing of streets in the Beenleigh CBD and other streetscape upgrades.

The works are part of the $5 million Beenleigh Implementation Fund allocated to a number of projects based on community and business feedback from the Beenleigh Summit.

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Being recognised as a finalist truly displays Duncan Solutions at the forefront of innovation in the parking sector.

The award ceremony will take place online on the 24^th of November.

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Like many cities, Sydney strives to maintain a sustainable environmental footprint. Transportation is a significant source of emissions, with cars making up about 85% of this sector in NSW[1]. Growing awareness of environmental issues is causing many local authorities to take a proactive role in contributing to a greener, lower emissions future for cities.

Place Management NSW is helping to improve environmental sustainability in Sydney by making EV charging more convenient and cost effective. As an existing trusted provider of integrated parking management solutions (ticketless payments, Park’NPay, enforcement), Place Management NSW turned to Duncan Solutions to help make The Rocks an area which is more accessible to EV motorists.

With Duncan TX Parking Machines installed throughout The Rocks, repurposing this infrastructure and giving it a new functionality made sense. Duncan Solutions has integrated EV charging equipment into a TX Parking Machine, which enables the adjacent ‘green’ parking spaces to be used by Electric Vehicles and use the charging facility whilst the vehicle is parked. Duncan Solutions has partnered with JET Charge, Australia’s leading provider of EV charging equipment and payment solutions in creating this integrated solution. The EV TX Machine features:

• 2 Type 2 charging ports which is the industry standard and can charge vehicles from all major EV companies, quickly and safely.
• Solar cells which power the parking functionality of the TX Machine with the EV charging facility supplied from the mains power supply.
• Contactless and ticketless payments including Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay and the NSW Government Park’NPay app.

Trent Loebel (CEO): “We’re thrilled to have worked with Place Management NSW and JET Charge to deliver such an innovative, world leading solution to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles in The Rocks. With Duncan Solutions parking machines deployed in all major cities in Australia, we look forward to providing this capability across the country.”

With the TX Meter being ubiquitous across Australia, it is an interface which is highly familiar to the EV driving community. Drivers can now charge their vehicles in The Rocks for free when they pay for their parking. This is creating a city that is more accessible for EV motorists, all while helping to reduce carbon emissions in the city.

Place Management NSW’s Kylie Doulman: “This initiative is a great example of Place Management partnering with innovative businesses to improve sustainability in The Rocks. The Rocks is a vibrant retail heritage precinct and we are committed to its continued transformation into a sustainable place for Sydneysiders.

JET Charge CEO, Tim Washington said: “With EV ownership set to skyrocket over the coming years, having convenient places to charge your car will be vital.  Incorporating EV charging into existing streetside assets is a no brainer, as it reduces visual clutter whilst increasing amenity.  We look forward to working with Duncan Solutions on the rollouts to come”.

[1] https://climatechange.environment.nsw.gov.au/About-climate-change-in-NSW/NSW-emissions#:~:text=NSW%20annual%20emissions%20per%20capita,tonnes%20CO2%2De%20per%20capita.

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The NG Meter represents the culmination of decades worth of experience in meter design and parking management best practice. With many clients and end-users seeking to implement environmentally conscious solutions, the NG Meter is helping to achieve this through in-built solar sustaining cells. It is also designed to be both cashless and ticketless which not only reduces waste from tickets, but represents a major cost saving to operators.

Improved performance in maintenance is also a key improvement of The NG Meter compared to many other meters available in the market. The meter display, along with the internal components are easily detachable and replaceable – significantly reducing time and effort in order to replace key components.

Another major advancement of the NG Meter is the display. The screen is a 7 inch colour touch display – a feature that represents an ease of use for motorists which is unparalleled in the parking industry.

The jury for the award praised the design features of the NG Meter stating that: “Touch screens allow for increased security and cleanliness and the innovative approach to parking, solar and IoT functionality are really positive. The data capture aspect of the design and integration with PEMS provide important information to council’s on parking load. The form is aesthetically clean and contemporary and the solar recharging is also a nod to sustainability. Well done.”

The annual Good Design Awards is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious international Awards for design and innovation with a proud history dating back to 1958. In 2020, the awards had a record number of entrants with more than 800 companies entering the competition. For more details on the Awards, click here.

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