Brisbane City Council Is Turning Off All of the City's Parking Meters for the Rest of February

2022 hasn't started the way that anyone wanted and, if you're like most Brisbanites, you might've spent more time at home over the past month or so than you planned. But if you're now keen to and comfortable about venturing into the city — or anywhere within the Brisbane local council area where you'd usually pay for metered parking — the Brisbane City Council is helping out with free parking.

Not everyone wants to spend too much time on public transport at present; however, getting a park in the city isn't usually a cheap option. That's changing between Wednesday, February 9–Monday, February 28, with Brisbane City Council switching off all parking meters across the city.

The move applies to Brisbane's 7869 metered parking spaces, which are mostly in inner-city areas. You'll still need to abide by parking time limits; however, you can ignore the meter — and save your change — otherwise.

Also part of the February deal: half-price parking at King George Square and Wickham Terrace. They're the council's two major car parks, and that handy discount will also save you some pennies.

The free and cheap parking is being provided to help entice Brisbanites back into the city, and to spend their cash at the CBD's businesses instead.

"We want to attract people back to our major shopping areas to help businesses survive and continue employing people because this will ensure Brisbane's economy recovers quicker," said Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.

"Hopefully our free and half-priced parking will prompt people to catch up with friends, enjoy a meal out and indulge in a bit of retail therapy, all of which will help businesses that have done it tough."

Brisbane City Council's parking meters will be switched off from Wednesday, February 9–Monday, February 28, and its car parks at King George Square and Wickham Terrace will be offering half-price parking over the same period. For more information about parking in Brisbane, head to the council's website.

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