Darwin Waterfront Corporation
Darwin locals and visitors are encouraged to continue to visit the Darwin Waterfront Precinct’s restaurants and shops, despite the global health pandemic associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
To support visitors and retailers, all on-street car parking at the Waterfront will be free of charge, from Friday 13 March 2020 and until further notice. Time limitations will continue to apply and fines may be issued for overstaying time limits or parking illegally in undesignated bays. Free parking does not apply to Kitchener Drive Multi-storey Car Park and Darwin Convention Centre Underground Car Park.
“Despite global concern about the Coronavirus, the Waterfront remains one of the safest and best places to visit, enjoy a meal and stay,” Sam Burke, General Manager, Darwin Waterfront Corporation said.
“We are acutely aware of the potential impact on retail trade and the importance to continue to encourage locals and visitors to come down to the Waterfront – that is why we are pleased to incentivise visitation through free on-street parking.”
“Visitors are encouraged to spend their money at the Waterfront to support our local restaurants, cafes, shops and hotel. At this difficult time, Territorians need to come together and buy local.”
The Waterfront has extensive cleaning and public health systems which have been enhanced in light of the Coronavirus pandemic declaration.
“All public contact surfaces are now cleaned daily by our dedicated contractors using hospital grade anti-bacterial disinfectants including railings, public seating, lifts and the children’s playground.” Mr Burke said.
“The Darwin public can be assured of best practice cleaning and risk mitigation at the Waterfront every day, all year.”
The Corporation will also be deploying additional public hand sanitiser units throughout the Waterfront.
Members of the public feeling unwell are encouraged to avoid the Waterfront and follow the advice of health authorities.
All public events planned for the Waterfront will continue unless health authorities direct otherwise over the coming months.
