By Sonia Isaacs
THE educational period for the new ParkSmart parking enforcement program in Maleny has been extended until January 27, 2025, replacing fines with caution notices during this time.
The extension has been welcomed by Maleny Commerce President Spencer Shaw, who described it as a “win for the locals and holidaymakers.”
“We are pleased to have been able to advocate on behalf of businesses and the community to have the new parking enforcement pushed back until after the holiday season,” Mr Shaw said.
The additional grace period is expected to provide businesses and residents more time to adapt to the new system while ensuring visitors during the busy holiday season are not penalised.
ParkSmart aims to improve parking management across the region, with enforcement scheduled to begin following the new deadline.
