Three locations in Christchurch will have new parking machines installed a review of pay and display machines across the area.
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has finished its review of pay and display machines following a trial that saw underused machines removed from use across the area, whilst maintaining a choice of payment methods.
Following customer feedback received during the trial, six new parking machines will now be installed in three locations where residents and visitors reported difficulties making payments because of poor mobile phone signal and limited access to alternative machines.
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The machines will be installed at:
- Highcliffe Castle (one)
- Bank Close (two)
- Mudeford Quay (three)
The machines automatically connect to the strongest available mobile network when processing payments, helping to improve reliability for residents and visitors.
Rather than disposing of decommissioned machines the council will reuse components to repair and maintain machines that remain in service, reducing waste and replacement costs.
The council has said that this completes their review of its pay and display estate, adding that machines removed during the earlier trial period will remain out of service, with covered machines being removed at a later date.
The introduction of the six new Christchurch machines is the only immediate change resulting from the findings of the review.
Payment options that were available at the start of the trial remain available across the same car parks as at the end.
Councillor Richard Herrett, Portfolio Holder responsible for parking at BCP Council, said: “We’ve listened carefully to the feedback we’ve received throughout this review and acted on it.
“The trial showed that we could remove a number of underused machines while continuing to provide a variety of payment facilities across our car parks. We have also been able to reuse parts from decommissioned machines to maintain those remaining in service, reducing waste and delivering better value for taxpayers.
“Where concerns were raised, particularly in parts of Christchurch, we’ve responded by introducing these new machines. They accept cash and card payments and use technology designed to provide a more reliable service in areas where connectivity can be challenging.
“This allows us to target investment where it is needed most while continuing to make the best use of council resources.”
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