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Parramatta City Council first in NSW to retro fit secure bicycle parking

Wednesday, 14 July, 2010

Cyclists in Parramatta have something to cheer about, with the installation of two new secure bicycle parking facilities in Horwood Place and Erby car park centres.


As part of the Australian Government Jobs Fund- Local Jobs, Parramatta City Council has received funding to convert unused space in two city centre car parks into secure bicycle parking with end of trip facilities.


“The installation of secure bicycle facilities at both Horwood Place and Erby car park  is great news for the workers and visitors who commute to Parramatta by bicycle,” said the Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr Paul Garrard.


“Parramatta City Council is the first NSW Council to retro fit secure bicycle parking with end of trip facilities in a multi level public car park and we will continue to work towards making Parramatta a more environmentally sustainable city.”


Each secure bicycle storage area includes bicycle racks, change room, shower and toilet facilities, secure lockers for storage of personal items, and the installation of CCTV and swipe card access systems.


With over 40 bike parking spaces available, your $20 monthly membership gives you 24 hr access to secure bike parking cage, change rooms and lockers, secure bike storage under 24 hr surveillance with swipe card member only access and change rooms that can only be accessed by members swipe card.


For more information about Parramatta’s Secure Bicycle Parking sites or to sign up for a secure bike parking spot call 9633 1863 or visit the Erby or Horwood Place Place Car Park Offices.