As advised in October, the State Government will commence construction on the Australian Hockey Centre in early 2026 at the northern end of campus, which will affect parking availability.
We recognise that this has caused concern for many of our students and staff and appreciate the feedback that has been shared about the need for greater flexibility, improved access and more practical incentives.
We have used these insights, in addition to our collaborations with students, academic staff, professional staff, and Guild representatives, to inform the range of measures that Curtin will be implementing to make getting to campus easier in 2026.
Semester 1 initiatives include:
- ‘Equipark’ trial bays – for staff and students arriving after 9.45am
- Improved CABS shuttle bus service – piloting an expanded service, more options
- Expanded student-led communications and incentivisation campaign – raising awareness of alternative modes of transport to campus, including incentives for public transport and CABS usage
- Food for Fines program – to be extended to four times per year
- Re-zoning of many blue visitor bays to yellow bays in the multi-deck carpark
Temporary Parking 1 and 2 will remain open at the north-western end of campus and Edinburgh Oval overflow parking will continue to be available for the first seven to eight weeks of each semester.
Further improvements are in progress for later in 2026, including the introduction of a free parking week, a new parking area and a live parking dashboard.
As part of our commitment to early and transparent communication, we are also sharing the University’s Curtin Parking Strategy statement. This new statement outlines Curtin’s approach to managing parking on campus.
Thank you to everyone who plans ahead, shares rides or uses public transport – your efforts make a real difference.
