Council Completes Upgrades to Disability Parking
Published on 06 December 2024
Better disability parking is now available in several key locations in Mansfield, including two new disability parking spaces in the new High Street carpark.
Council has recently completed construction of additional disability parking spaces or improvements at the following sites:
- Highett Street, near Mansfield Coffee Merchant
- Highett Street, near Mansfield Chiropractic and Wellbeing
- High Street near IGA
- Nolan Street, behind IGA
- High Street, near Mansfield Magistrate’s Court
- Mansfield Botanical Park.
The improvements included kerb ramps, crossing points and new line marking with hatched access areas.
Two new disability parking spaces were also included in the High Street Carpark completed earlier this year.
Following calls from community members for greater accessibility for disabled, injured or elderly drivers in key parts of the township, Council proposed improvements for 3 locations in 2023 and invited wider community feedback.
After receiving positive feedback and further requests, the number of locations was expanded to 6 and some design changes were made. Consideration was also given to the impact on general parking areas and consultation was undertaken with local businesses.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the improvements will be a win-win for disability parking users and for the local economy.
“Earlier in the year we engaged with community members using these spaces to make sure we can meet their specific access needs,” he said.
“Our strategic approach has allowed us to minimise the number of general parking spaces lost, and at the same time we’re providing other general parking options such as the new High Street carpark.
“The new parking spaces look great, and we’re proud to have completed the project on time and within budget,” Cr Rabie said.
For more information including details of each location, visit engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au.