This good news for motorists came from the Department for Regional Development’s (DRD) Roads Service Annual Review of Car Park Charges.
Reduced charges are to be introduced to two town centre car parks in Holywood and Ballynahinch which are not heavily used. One car park in Hillsborough is to introduce charging, where demand often outstrips supply. All new charges will come into effect in February 2008.
A DRD Roads Service spokesperson said: “Off-street car parks help visitors and shoppers contribute to the economy of towns and cities without their parked vehicle causing on-street congestion.
“Charging for parking ensures a good turnover of the most convenient parking spaces while those who require long term parking can park in the less expensive or free car parks usually located on the periphery of most towns.
“Overall charges are set to recover the full cost of providing the service, including the cost of the sites. This year it has been possible to hold charges at previous levels for the vast majority of car parks.”
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