Birubi Beach Smart Parking
Smart parking is designed to improve the turn-over of parking spaces to create more equitable access to parking at Birubi Headland. Smart parking also provides a revenue stream to support local infrastructure projects. The existing resident and business Park Free Permit Scheme currently used in Nelson Bay will be extended to include paid parking at Birubi Headland. Similarly, parking guidance and payment apps will be extended to the Birubi Headland area.
12 month report, ending 30 June 2026:
| Catchment | Anna Bay |
|---|---|
| Opening reserve | -$105,479 |
| Parking meter income | $197,640 |
| Running costs | -$93,709 |
| Funds spent on projects | $- |
| Closing Reserve | -$1,549 |
| Funds committed for future projects | $- |
| Adjusted closing reserve | -$77,523 |
| Minimum reserve | $44,923 |
Notes:
- Funds committed relate to planned project expenditure over the next 12 months.
- The adjusted closing reserve shows the balances of the reserve less funds that are committed for future projects.
- Under the Financial Reserves Policy, the minimum reserve balance is no less than 3 months' running costs.
9P = 9 hours.
4P = 4 hours.
All revenue generated from Smart Parking is reinvested into local projects. Smart Parking Infrastructure Plans are developed in partnership with the community to identify how the funds will be spent.
Revenue from Birubi Beach Smart Parking will help to fund projects in Anna Bay as follows:
Annual Place Activation allocation - program of activities and events across the smart parking precincts to increase visitor numbers and experience
Shuttle Bus operation. Shuttle bus option for peak times aimed at reducing congestion and providing additional parking options.
Traffic and parking upgrades - Installation of parking meters - Birubi.
Traffic and parking upgrades - Installation of guidance signage and controls - Birubi
Car park redesign/formalisation - Surf Club car park
Traffic and parking upgrades - Surf Club car park - Review and relocation of bus and loading zones.
Car park formalisation - Birubi Lower Car Park - Stage 1