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Disruptive works coming soon
We're making some changes to the major Wollongong Campus carparks from 24 November 2025, which may cause some short term disruption.The changes are being made to improve pedestrian and carpark access across the campus. From February 2026, the Mt Ousley Interchange project will will take possession and erect fencing around a section of P5.
Find out more about the changes and impacts
Carpark changes from December 2025
We're making some changes to the major Wollongong Campus carparks from 24 November 2025, which may cause some short term disruption.
The changes are being made to improve access across the campus and mitigate lost parking from the Mt Ousley Interchange upgrade. These actions are all currently underway and will be continuing into 2026 with the intention of all immediate changes being completed by the start of Autumn Session 2026. Local signage within the carparks and notifications via the Universe newsletter will be published as works are carried out.
Further work is also underway for planning for future carparking provisions across the campus, and pedestrian accessibility improvements. This work will continue in 2026.
The Infrastructure and Property Division are working on a range of measures to minimise the impacts from the loss of parking where possible. Some of these measures include:
- Major cleaning of P1 multistorey carpark (completed)
- Signage, linemarking updates across most major carparks, including painting of multistorey carparks
- Provide clearer delineation between user class (e.g. reserved or permit parking vs casual parking) with use of signage, linemarking and paint
- Relocation of some accessible parking spaces to more desirable locations, and update to latest design standards
- Pedestrian pathway improvements for the P3, P5 and P8 carparks
- Traffic movement changes for the P3, P5 and P8 carparks to reduce circulation issues and conflict points
- Traffic calming within carparks and the ring road
- Provision of some additional parking spaces wherever possible (P1, P3, P5 and P8)
- End of trip cycling amenity improvements
- Investigations into future shuttle bus services
- Introducing car share
These actions are currently underway and will be continuing into 2026 with the intention to be available by the start of Autumn Session 2026. Local signage within the carparks and notifications via the Universe newsletter will be published when works are commencing.
Further work is also underway for planning for future carparking provisions across the campus, and pedestrian accessibility improvements. This work will continue in 2026.
All works are being completed after Spring Session exams (from 24 November 2025).
There will be local impacts to traffic. Please take care within the carparks and follow all traffic signage and directions.
Please see below locations for the changes and their likely dates:
| Location | Actions | Impact | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Carpark | Linemarking of all levels | Partial closure on 4 December, and full carpark closure on 5 December | 4-5 December 2025 |
| P1, P2, P3, and P8 Carparks | Relocation of underutilised mobility spaces to more suitable locations, and updating of existing mobility spaces to improve user amenity. | Temporary closures of mobility spaces while linemarking is upgraded. | From 24 November 2025 |
| P5 Carpark | Linemarking | Closure of the P5 North Carpark to allow for new linemarking. | Week of 8 December |
| P5 Carpark | Conversion of some underutilised motorcycle spaces into car spaces | Change to spaces in P5 carpark. Please follow local signage. | From 24 November 2025 |
| P3, P5 and P8 Carparks | Linemarking of pedestrian crossings, changes to traffic movements (one way traffic) to improve safety and reduce vehicle conflict. | Please follow linemarking directions and take care in the carparks. |
From 24 November 2025.
P8 Carpark will be closed 3 December. |
| P1 Carpark | Painting of carpark stairwell doors, renaming of carpark levels from A-L to GA-5B. | Closure of some doors on some levels - please follow local signage. | Early December 2025 |
This work is being carried out in the quieter period of the year to reduce the impact for those accessing the campus. Works may be completed during the day and also at night. Some carpark closures will be required to ensure the carparks can be completed in a safe and efficient manner. Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we carry out this work.
Long term plans are being prepared for additional parking opportunities across the campus. These plans will be progressed into 2026.
These works are being completed to offset lost parking from the construction of the Mt Ousley Interchange project.
Parking fees will increase from 1 January 2026 across the Wollongong and Innovation campuses.
Fees will increase by approximately 2.9% in 2026, followed by an annual increase thereafter in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The increase applies for all parking types including permits, pay and display tickets and CellOPark app payments.
The increase is in line with market rates for parking in Wollongong and at comparable universities.
Parking income for the University helps to support:
- Continued free transportation on shuttle buses including the free Wollongong ‘Gong’ shuttle and North Gong Shuttle.
- Provision of end of trip cycling facilities.
- Improvements to short term parking station access.
- Continued maintenance and security of all carparks across campus.
- UOW’s sustainability goals, by encouraging active and public transport.
Why are the parking rates increasing?
Parking fees were last increased in 2025. Prior to that, fees had not increased since 2017 and were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to 2017 parking fees were also increased annually.
The fee increases will ensure UOW can continue to offer safe, well-maintained carparks, and support responsible car use.
The parking rate increases supports UOW’s commitment to sustainability goals, including reducing commuter vehicle emissions and encouraging commuters to use alternative transport modes such as public transport, walking or cycling. UOW uses the income from parking to provide free shuttle bus services. UOW will continue to look at potential technology solutions to enable and encourage carpooling.
When will the parking rate increase be implemented?
These increases will be introduced from 1 January 2026.
For staff, the increase equates to approximately $11.50 for an annual staff permit, which is an increase of $0.45 per fortnightly deduction.
For permits paid via salary sacrifice, the fee increase will apply from the first pay in 2025 (2 January 2026). If you do not want to keep your salary sacrificed permit at the increased rate, please ensure you cancel the permit prior to 17 December 2025. Refunds will not be provided.
For permits paid via credit card, the increase will apply to new permit purchases from 1 January 2026. If you have a current permit, the increased rate will only apply to new purchases made after this date.
Will the increased fees guarantee a parking space on campus?
Only reserved or student resident permits guarantee a space on campus. Other parking permits do not guarantee parking spaces, instead the permit is permission to park. As a result of the increased parking rates, we are forecasting an initial reduction in parking demand.
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