Asphalting Thomas Avenue to formalise parking

Yarra Ranges Council will be asphalting parking bays in Thomas Avenue, Warburton from 2 February 2025, changing gravelled unmarked spaces into formal parking bays.  

The work will result in 42 formal spaces and two disability spaces on Thomas Avenue which is a very popular location for tourists and visitors.  

These parking changes are part of the Warburton Visitors Paid Parking pilot project which is due to start in a few months.  

This project has been as a result of community feedback that it can be challenging for residents to find parking during the weekend and on public holidays.  

The Visitors Paid Parking Project will mean visitors to Warburton will need to pay to park at weekends and on public holidays between 9am – 5pm at:   

• Warburton Water World    
• Thomas Avenue    
• Warburton Highway by the shops (the first hour is free)   
• Station Road    

Residents will be able to apply for a permit to exempt them from paying. Details about how to apply for a permit will be communicated to residents in the next few weeks.   

Surfacing works are scheduled to commence from 2nd February 2025 and are expected to be completed by the end of February, subject to favourable weather conditions. 

There are two different colour surfaces being installed on Thomas Ave, a beige colour and a dark grey colour. This is due to the ownership of the land and the requirements of the permeability and durability of the surface.    

Access to Thomas Avenue for businesses and visitors will be maintained but will be restricted while works take place. 

Once the surfacing works have been completed, the paid parking sensors are scheduled to be installed in March and in operation towards the end of month/April. 

Please be aware that while we will make every attempt to keep disruptions to a minimum and make emergency access a priority, due to the nature and extent of the works there are likely to be some disruptions to access and traffic flow in this vicinity. 

As there will be workers and plant operating in proximity to traffic, for the safety of all we request that you: 

• Keep your speed at walking pace,
• Be prepared to stop as you approach the works and 
• Follow directions given by works personnel and/or traffic controllers.