{"id":9737,"date":"2025-12-14T23:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T12:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=9737"},"modified":"2025-12-14T23:27:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T12:27:03","slug":"gosford-city-car-park-upgrade-ticketless-anpr-extended-hours-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/gosford-city-car-park-upgrade-ticketless-anpr-extended-hours-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Smarter &amp; Safer: Gosford City Car Park Gets Ticketless Parking and Extended Weekend Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Central Coast Council is investing in the future of Gosford City Car Park with a major Smart Technology upgrade, set to deliver improved efficiency, enhance security and an improved user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrade is scheduled to begin in coming weeks, and will be completed during the 2025\/26 financial year, paving the way for a safer, smarter and more accessible city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project will provide Council with advanced management, monitoring and reporting capabilities, supporting broader goals of sustainability, accessibility and operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Council Mayor, Lawrie Mckinna said the technology upgrade is an investment into the future of Gosford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe technology upgrade of Gosford City Car Park is about creating a safer, smarter and more connected Gosford,&#8221; Mayor McKinna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCouncil\u2019s investment in modern infrastructure improves accessibility, supports local businesses and visitation to the region to help build a more vibrant, welcoming city for all to enjoy\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrade will introduce modern, user-friendly features including:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removal of entry barriers for smoother access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticketless parking via Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera-based monitoring for enhanced safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrade reflects community feedback, with safety measures informed by the Safer Cities: Her Way program.<br>&nbsp;<br>Leveraging the new technology, Council will trial extended operating hours for six months, to support local businesses and Gosford\u2019s night-time economy. The trial period will be announced shortly after the technology upgrade has been completed. Proposed operating hours will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fridays and Saturdays: extended closing time until 10pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sundays and Public Holidays: 8am-9pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday: existing hours remain unchanged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Casual parking fees will apply during the trial including on weekends and public holidays, with full details to be confirmed before the trial begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology upgrade follows the completion of a significant remediation program, to extend the lifespan of the 40-year-old facility. 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