Mirage shop parking fees

A HIGH-END Gold Coast retail centre is about to make shoppers pay for parking to ease the burden of outside guests.

Boom gates will be installed at Marina Mirage on The Spit this year, bringing the luxury shopping centre into line with Australia Fair in Southport and Pacific Fair in Broadbeach.

According to documents filed with Gold Coast City Council, the move was made to relieve pressure on the car park.

“To discourage use of the car park by people other than employees and visitors, the applicant proposes introducing paid car parking to the site.”

Employees will be allowed to have either free access or be offered a discounted rate during their work hours. Centre visitors will be able to park for free for up to three hours. Parking will remain free from 5pm to midnight to cater to patrons of the centre’s restaurants.