Parking Administration
Financial Operations is responsible for the administration of the University's Parking
Rules, including the issuing of Parking Permits and
Parking
Infringement Notices which are issued in accordance with the Infringements Act
2006.
Contact
Details for Parking Issues:
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Item
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Contact
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Staff and
Students
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Issue zoned parking permits
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Payment for parking permits
Including:
Cash/Credit Card
Payroll Deductions (Staff Only)
Salary Sacrifice (Staff Only)
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Temporary parking permits
Including:
- Visitor/Contractor/Suppliers
- Parking Infringements
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Ernie Robinson
Financial Operations
Mt. Helen
Ph: 5327 6100
OR
June Macrae
Manager, Procurement
Mt. Helen Campus
Ph: 5327 9541
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Parking Rules
The
University has designated areas within its properties for the parking of
vehicles. Within these vehicle parking areas some permit zones have been
established which require the payment of a fee to enable a vehicle to be
parked without incurring fines for unauthorised parking.
1.
Parking Categories
Parking areas on campuses
have been divided into a number of categories, which are clearly marked.
These categories are as follows:
[a] Those
areas reserved for ‘authorised’ vehicles [Permit Zones 1, 2 or 3]
[b] Those
areas reserved for permit holders’ vehicles [Permit Zone 4] being:
[i]
vehicles of visitors to whom a permit has been issued
[ii]
vehicles of persons [staff members and students] who have been issued with
a permit following payment of a fee prescribed by the University or;
[iii]
vehicles of persons [usually staff members] who have been issued with a
permit by special arrangement through a School or Section.
[c] Those areas reserved
for permit holders’ vehicles [Permit Zone 7] for which a dedicated
space has been allocated and specific authority has been given to park
therein following payment of a fee prescribed by the University
[d] Those
bays reserved for people with disabilities. [Disabled Persons Parking
Bays]
[e] Those
areas reserved as Loading Zones [Loading Zones]
[f] those
areas designated for motorcycles and bicycles [cycle areas]
[g] Those
areas designated as ‘no stopping’
[h] Those
areas designated for parking subject to a specified time limit [short
term spaces]
[i] Those
areas set aside for parking, which are not subject to any restriction [free
areas]
The precise spaces
referred to above will be as determined from time to time.
As the University has limited car parking spaces, it cannot
guarantee parking permits can be issued to all applicants in the categories
listed above.
The parking of vehicles at
all University campus locations is entirely at the risk of the owner.
2.
Definitions
‘Authorised’ or Permit
Zone 1, 2 or 3 spaces are those reserved for official visitors for
example, VIPs, Council members and similar.
Permit Zone 4 spaces
are those reserved for persons described in 1 [b] above being areas selected
strategically close to campus building areas as designated from time to
time and reserved for those permit holders between the hours displayed
on the parking signs.
Permit Zone 7 are
dedicated spaces reserved for persons described in 1[c] who pay the prescribed
fee, being areas selected strategically close to campus building areas
as designated from time to time and reserved for those permit holders between
the hours displayed on the parking signs.
‘Disabled Persons’ Parking
Bays’ are those reserved for persons who, because of their disability,
hold a current Blue, Category One Disability Parking Permit issued by a
municipal Council.
‘Free areas’ are those
areas reserved for parking outside of the restricted areas and which do
not attract any fee for those who park their vehicles therein.
‘Cycle areas’ are
those reserved for motorcycles and bicycles and for which no fee will be
charged.
3.
Infringements
Any
person who parks a vehicle in an area not designated for parking, or who
parks a vehicle in an area for which no authority for that person to park
has been issued, infringes against the rules of the University.
Persons
who are found to have infringed against this policy will be liable to a
fine payable to the University or its service provider set from time to
time by the University or the service provider under authority of the Road
Safety Act, 1986.
Further information on what to do if you receive a parking
infringement notice is available from:
Parking infringements
4.
Income Derived
All
funds derived from parking fees and fines under this policy will be applied
by the University Council in the implementation of this policy and towards
the cost of works associated with the provision of parking areas.
5.
Short Term Parking
A
number of short-term parking spaces are located around the campuses to
assist those who wish to make brief visits to the University. Short term
parking areas will be for between 15 minutes and 30 minutes as identified
by signs.
6.
Parking Signs
All
parking signs must be observed in the interest of orderly and safe parking.
7.
Parking Prohibited
Parking
is prohibited on areas of the campuses not designated as parking areas.
8.
Disabled Persons’ Parking Permits
The
Blue, category one and Green, category two disability parking permits are
recognised on University Of Ballarat campuses. Persons with disabilities
may apply to the local council for these disabled person's parking permits.
The
Blue permit is recognised for parking in designated Disabled Persons'
Parking Bays. This permit may also be used for parking in short term
bays for twice the specified time. Blue permit holders attending the University's
SMB and Mt. Helen campuses who find that all ‘disabled persons’ parking
bays’ are occupied may park in available University Permit Zone 4
parking spaces, without penalty. A valid Blue, category one disability
parking permit must be displayed.
Green
permit holders may park in short term parking bays for twice the specified
time. Green permit holders attending the University's SMB and Mt. Helen
campuses may park in available University Permit Zone 4 parking
spaces without penalty. A valid Green, category two disability parking
permit must be displayed.
Green,
category two permit holders are not permitted to park in disabled persons'
parking bays.
9.
Permit Replacements
Permit
holders who misplace their permits or sell their car with a permit attached,
must notify the responsible area on their campus or site as soon as possible.
Replacement permits will be issued at a cost of $10.
10.
Display of Parking Permits
Parking
permits must be displayed prominently. If the permit is placed in a position
where it cannot be read then the vehicle owner may receive a parking infringement
notice.
11.
Regulation
All
car parking on University campuses on which parking fees are levied is
regulated under the Road Safety Act, 1986.
12.
Unreserved Permits (Zone 4)
The
purchase of an unreserved permit enables the holder to park on University
grounds in the relevant area if there is a park in that area, but does
not guarantee that a parking place will be available.
13.
Visitor Parking
Visitor
permits are available for visitors on official University business at all
campuses where fees are levied for parking. As parking places reserved
for visitor parking are limited, the University cannot guarantee that it
will have places available to meet all requirements on a particular day.
Should this be the case, discussion will need to take place on alternative
arrangements.
14.Contractor
Parking
University
officers responsible for engaging external contractors who require parking
on campuses must provide advice to those contractors on parking arrangements.
Parking permits must be arranged for external contractors.
15.
Policing of Car Parking
The
University service provider or parking attendant will police university
car parking on the Camp Street site and Mt. Helen and SMB campuses.
Infringement notices will be issued for vehicles parking in locations,
which infringe against University parking rules. The movement of traffic
and parking on University campuses will be monitored to ensure a safe environment.
16.
Waiving of Fines – Mitigating Circumstances
Infringement
notices may be waived in mitigating circumstances. Please note infringement
notices will not be waived for failure to display prominently a permit,
even for those currently holding a valid permit.
A request
for the waiving of an infringement notice must be in writing on the appropriate
form - Request for the Waiving of Parking
Infringements (Permit Form G), available from Financial Operations
locations at Mt. Helen and SMB Campuses and directed to:
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Campus |
Requests for the waiving
of fines |
Appeals against decisions
not to waiver fines |
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Mt. Helen
& SMB |
The
Manager, Procurement
University
of Ballarat
PO
Box 663
Ballarat
Victoria 3353 |
Vice President, Finance.
University
of Ballarat
PO Box 663
Ballarat, Victoria.
3353 |
17.
Identification
Students
will be required to produce a student identification card to obtain a parking
permit. Staff members may be requested to provide their payroll number.
18.
Salary Sacrifice
Staff
members on continuing or fixed term contracts have the ability to pay for
their car parking fees as a salary sacrifice deduction. A $10.00 establishment
fee will apply and an annual administration fee of currently $10.00 will
be payable in February each year (this can be packaged). These fees will
not be charged if other salary packaging arrangements are in place. For
salary sacrifice guidelines and conditions please contact:
Human Resources
Mt.
Helen Campus
Extension
9519.
19.
Payment by Payroll Deduction
Staff
members on continuing or fixed term contracts may pay for parking fees
by fortnightly deductions from their salary.
20.
Schools and Administrative Areas Paying for Parking Permits
A
School or Administrative Area may pay for a parking permit for a staff
member if there is a pressing occupational health and safety issue.
An application for permission to purchase a permit of this nature can be
made on the appropriate form, School Section
Permit Application - Permit Form C. Otherwise the payment for parking
permits for staff is prohibited from University funds.
21. Parking Fees for Permit Holders for the Year 2008
All
fees shown are Per Annum and inclusive of GST.
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Campus |
Staff
ZONE 7
(Reserved)
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Staff
ZONE 4
(Unreserved)
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Student
ZONE 7
(Reserved)
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Student
ZONE 4
(Unreserved)
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Mt. Helen |
$299.00
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$144.00
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$299.00
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$119.00
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Mt. Helen Resident |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
$119.00
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SMB* |
$299.00
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$71.00
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$299.00
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$21.00
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SMB (Undercover Car Park 1) |
$299.00
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Field Street (Camp St) |
$619.00
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Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
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Camp Street Residential Complex |
$299.00
(restriction apply)
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Not
Available |
$299.00
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Not
Available |
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Western Campuses |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
Not
Available |
* Owing to
construction works planned for the UB Technical Education Centre (UBTEC) on the
Staff Zone 4 parking area adjoining the northern side of the Brew Tower, along
with part or all of the Student Zone 4 parking area on the southern side of the
Brew Tower, the availability of Zone 4 parking will be substantially diminished
or eliminated during the year when work commences and until construction is
completed in 2009. Please note that it is planned to include
car parking in the construction of UBTEC.
Parking within
the Camp Street Residential Complex is reserved for students and senior
staff. Where vacancies exist these space may be offered to staff on a
short term pro rata basis on the condition the permit is surrendered when an
accommodation resident requires parking.
Parking permits will be
sold on the basis of a ‘home’ campus only.
Car parking fees shown above
are for 52 weeks for the period January 1st to December 31st each year for all
categories except Student Unreserved on the SMB campus. For Student
Unreserved categories at SMB Campus refer to specific campus information.
Pro rata Payments/Refunds
Permits sold after March
31 of each year, except for student unreserved at SMB campus, will be sold
on a pro rata formula basis based on the value of the permit divided by
12 and multiplied by the number of full months remaining in the year. These
permits will be valid until December 31 of each year.
Refunds for staff or students
leaving the University, except for SMB campus Unreserved Student category,
will be made pro rata on the same formula as applies above. Refunds will
not be made for staff or students leaving after November 1 in any year.
22.
Transit Staff
Transit staff are University
staff who are required to visit campuses other than their home campus for
meetings, teaching and cross campus activities related to their school
or section.
University
Pool Vehicles
All University Vehicles
displaying the official University Logo and signage are permitted to
park in areas designated as Unreserved (Zone 4) located at Mt. Helen campus
and Unreserved (Staff Zone 4) at the SMB campus.
Visitor
and staff transit parking – SMB Campus Undercover Area.
Access to the Armstrong
St undercover car park located on the SMB campus for visitor and staff
transit parking is by boom gate and security code. A number of spaces are
available for transit
staff and visitors.
Each School, Administrative
Unit and Portfolio will be provided with the security code so that their visitors and staff
in transit can access the car park when required. The security code will
be changed frequently to ensure the security of the car park and the appropriate
people will be notified when these changes occur.
When staff are utilising
SMB pool vehicles it is permitted that staff park their own vehicle in
place of the pool vehicle in the undercover parking area.
Temporary
Drop off/Delivery Point – SMB Campus
In the area at the closed
off section of Lydiard Street South it is permissible for staff who may
have, on occasions, considerable loads to carry, to use this area as a
drop off/delivery point. This is on the understanding that any motor vehicle
is then moved to an appropriate parking area. The gate will be opened on request,
via the intercom to the office.
Visitor
and staff transit parking – Mt. Helen Campus
Free parking is available
on the Mt. Helen campus located minimal distances from buildings etc. Temporary
Visitor permits for parking in areas designated as Unreserved (Zone 4)
may be obtained by contacting the Central Store, Mount Helen on 5327 9543.
Visitor
and Staff transit parking – Camp St Campus.
Transit staff and visitors
to the Camp St Campus may apply for the use of a Field St Parking Permit.
Use of this permit is subject to availability.
For details regarding the
availability of the visitor permit please contact:
Joy Rothwell
Ext: 8603
ZONE 7 (Reserved) Permit Holders
Staff members that purchase
a SMB or Mt. Helen Zone 7 (Reserved) parking permit for their home campus, may
use these permits in Permit Zone 4 (Unreserved) areas when visiting the Mt.
Helen or SMB Campuses.
Staff members located at
Camp St campus who purchase a Zone 7 (Reserved) Field St car park permit,
may use these permits in Zone 4 (Unreserved) areas when visiting the Mt.
Helen or SMB Campuses.
ZONE 4 (Unreserved) Permit Holders
Staff members that purchase
an Zone 4 (Unreserved)) permit and are required to work a minimum of 2
days per week at both SMB and Mt. Helen Campuses may apply for a Dual Zone
4 permit that can be used at both campuses.
Zone 4 (Unreserved) Parking permits
do not guarantee a parking space therefore staff should always allow time
to consider other options.
Campus
Specific Information
Camp
St Campus
Limited
car spaces will be available in the immediate precinct at Camp Street at
a cost as shown in the fee table, 21 above.
These places are available in the Field St Car Park, under the Barry Foss store.
Staff
and students with Camp Street as a home campus will be able to apply for
car parking on SMB campus at the rates as shown in the fee
table, 21 above and on conditions outlined in SMB campus specific details.
The number of places available for Higher Education Camp Street students
at the SMB campus will be limited. Free car parks at the White Flat site at the
end of Albert Street are available for Camp Street students. Short-term car
parks will be available on the Camp Street site to enable students to drop
off heavy materials. As the demand for these short-term parks will be high,
the 15 minute limit will be strictly policed. For the effective management
of traffic in the precinct it is essential that these limited places be
used according to parking rules.
Campus Parking Map
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/corpserv/pr/maps/CampSt_Campus.pdf
Mt.
Helen Campus
Areas
designated as Permit Zones for parking by Staff and Students on
the Mt. Helen campus grounds are subject to the payment of a fee as outlined
in the fee table, 21 above. "Free Areas"
for parking are also available on the Mt. Helen Campus.
ZONE 7 (Reserved) Parking for
University Staff and Students.
Staff
and Students paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table, 21 above will be able to park on the Mt. Helen campus grounds
in areas designated ZONE 7 provided they display a valid permit.
Permits issued under this category will be annual [and will be identified
by year and colour].
The
payment of a fee under this category provides for a designated parking
place to be available between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Permits
are to be placed on the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle.
A valid permit must be displayed otherwise infringement notices may be
issued.
ZONE 4 (Unreserved) Parking for
University Staff and Students.
Staff
and Students paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table, 21 above will be able to park on the Mt. Helen campus grounds
in areas designated ZONE 4 other than the ZONE 4 Residence Section provided they display a valid permit.
Permits issued under this category will be annual [and will be identified
by year and colour].
Holders of General Zone 4 Permits are not permitted to park
with the Residential Zone which is reserved for Student in Residence. The payment of a fee under
this category does not guarantee that a parking place will be available.
It only provides the opportunity to park in the Zone 4 (Unreserved) areas
if places are not fully used between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday
to Friday.
Permits are to be placed
on the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. A valid permit must
be displayed otherwise infringement notices may be issued.
ZONE 4 (Unreserved) Parking for
Residents in University Accommodation.
Students paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table, 21 above will be able to park within the Mt. Helen Residence Car
Parks
in areas designated ZONE 4 - Resident provided they display a valid permit.
Permits issued under this category will be annual [and will be identified
by year and colour].
The payment of a fee under
this category does not guarantee that a parking place will be available.
It only provides the opportunity to park in the Zone 4 (Unreserved) areas
if places are not fully used between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday
to Friday.
Permits are to be placed
on the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. A valid permit must
be displayed otherwise infringement notices may be issued.
SMB
Campus
All
parking areas located on the SMB campus grounds for use by University Staff
and Students is subject to the payment of a fee as outlined in
the fee table, 21 above.
ZONE 7 (Reserved) Parking for
University Staff and Students
Staff
and Students paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table above will be able to park on the SMB campus grounds in areas
designated ZONE 7 provided they display a valid permit. Permits
issued under this category will be annual [and will be identified by year
and colour].
Once all permits have been allocated a waiting list will be maintained.
The
payment of a fee under this category provides for a designated parking
place to be available between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Permits
are to be placed on the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle.
A valid permit must be displayed otherwise infringement notices may be
issued.
STAFF ZONE 4 (Unreserved) Parking for
University Staff
Staff
paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table, 21 above will be able to park on the SMB campus grounds in areas
designated STAFF ZONE 4 provided they display a valid permit.
Permits issued under this category will be annual [and will be identified
by year and colour].
Permits
in this category will be limited and initially an expression of interest
will be issued, if over subscribed a random draw will be undertaken. Once
all permits have been allocated a waiting list will be maintained.
The
payment of a fee under this category does not guarantee that a parking
place will be available. It only provides the opportunity to park
in the Staff Zone 4 areas if places are not fully used between the
hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Permits
are to be placed on the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle.
A valid permit must be displayed otherwise infringement notices may be
issued.
STUDENT ZONE 4 (Unreserved) Parking for
University Students
Students
paying the prescribed fee as outlined in the fee
table, 21 above will be able to park on the SMB campus grounds in areas
designated STUDENT ZONE 4 provided they display a valid permit.
Permits issued under this category will be half yearly [and will be identified
by year and colour].
Permits
are to be fixed to the passenger side of the windscreen and will need to
be changed on a half yearly basis. A valid permit must be displayed
otherwise infringement notices may be issued.
The
payment of a fee under this category does not guarantee that a parking
place will be available. It only provides the opportunity to park
in the Student Zone 4 areas if places are not fully used between
the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Free
parking for staff and students will be in areas in the immediate vicinity
of the SMB campus not designated by the City of Ballarat as paid or restricted
parking areas. Additional car parking is available at White Flat at the end of Albert Street.
Please
note, students and staff from the Camp Street site will have access to
paid parking on the SMB campus site. The number of places available
for Camp Street Higher Education students will be limited.
Western
Campuses -Yuille St -Horticulture Centre
There
is no intention currently to introduce paid parking permits to the Western
Campuses or to Yuille Street or Horticulture Centre. However should any
University staff or student at these locations be prepared to pay the prescribed
annual fee for zone 7, the University is prepared to offer designated spaces.
Campus Parking Maps
Forms
Authorised
by: Vice-Chancellor
Maintained
by: Financial Operations
Original
Issue: 17/05/2002
Current
Version: 20/11/2002
Review
Date: 31/12/2003
