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TROPIC • COVER STORY

TICKETLESS PARKING

A key element of Cairns Central’s
$60 million redevelopment is the
launch of its new ticketless parking
system. The cutting-edge technology
uses licence plate recognition,
allowing customers to enter and exit
the Centre car park without the need FACES OF CAIRNS CENTRAL
of a ticket. Customers have a choice If you thought you recognised our cover models, you were probably right!
of three payment options, with access In a blast from Cairns Central’s past, Leilani Eddie and Ruby de Silva –
to car park pay stations, exit boom winner and runner-up of Face of Cairns Central Model Search 2017 – have
gates or customers can preregister returned to celebrate the centre’s redevelopment. The locally renowned
online for a seamless and contactless model search has helped launch the career of many Australian models,
experience. and theirs are no different. After their debut at Cairns Central, the two
The Centre’s parking fee structure will found success in the industry – being signed to modelling agency Chic
not change with customers continuing Management. They’ve returned to their roots this month in a nostalgic
to park for free if they: nod to the past – and future direction of Cairns Central.
• Park for three hours or less
• Enter the Centre after 6pm (and exit
before 6am)
• Have an authorised disabled parking
permit and register with Customer
Service.
In addition, Cinema customers can
also claim a fourth hour of free parking
when they scan their cinema ticket
at any pay station. For those who
stay more than three hours and don’t
qualify for additional free parking, fees
start at just $4.
Cairns Central Centre Manager
Christie-Lee Jackson said convenient
parking was important to customers.
“The new car parking system upgrade
will improve the customer journey
to and from the Centre,” she said.
“Customers are encouraged to register THE NEW MYER
their licence plate and credit card Myer, the flagship of retail in the region has had a complete makeover into
details for a fast and easy exit. a fully refurbished store. The store is now a single level layout in a larger
We’re confident everyone will enjoy the footprint on the Ground Floor boasting the latest Myer fit out and new
greater convenience and ease of the exclusive brands.
new parking system.” Myer Cairns Store Manager, Wayne Cosgrove said; “We have had a
fantastic response to the refurbished store from our Cairns customers.
For more information on ticketless It really does bring the best possible shopping experience to our
parking, visit: community with a modern and fresh new layout, which includes new
airncentral.com.au/parking beauty counters, change rooms and improved amenities across the store.
or contact Customer Service on With Christmas just around the corner, and our Giftorium underway,
07 4041 4111. it really does make Myer Cairns the one-stop destination for everything
Christmas this year.”

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