MQ: On parking fees and life. (2 Viewers)

[AsyLum]

Increase in Parking Fees

This message was sent and authorised by Paul Bowler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer.

In 2008 our parking fees were increased by $30 to $160. Our parking costs however remain extremely low relative to commercial rates, at 25% of commercial parking fees in the area. Importantly, we are applying a substantial portion of the increase to funding our new sustainability officer.

Change in Parking Conditions on Campus

This message was sent by Robert Kelly, Director (Office of Facilities Management) and approved by Paul Bowler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer.

In order to maximise the parking availability to University parking permit holders, casual parking areas on campus are to be altered. From 25 February 2008 casual parking will only be available in car parks W4, X3, X4, N1 and N3. These car parks are being provided with updated ticket machines, which will allow credit card use as well as cash. Ticket machines will be removed from all other car parks and appropriate signage put in place advising of these changes.

Marxine's Coffee Shop - Closed for Refurbishment

This message was sent and authorised by Paul Bowler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer.

To ensure that we contiunue to improve our services to all staff and students we will be undertaking refurbishments at Marxine's Coffee Shop (U@MQ Building) from Thursday 14 February at 3pm. The shop will reopen on Wednesday 20 February at 8:00am. During the closure, hot and cold beverages and light refreshments will still be available from the following locations:

Globe Café (E3A Building) 8am - 3pm
The Library Coffee Cart 8am - 3pm
Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre Coffee Cart 7am - 7pm

Please note that all other food retail outlets in the U@MQ Building will remain open during this period.

 

[williamc]

I assume most people take their own lunch in? As it would be pretty expensive to eat at U@MQ everyday, even with those pitty discounts?

 

[xeuyrawp]

Nooooo. Where am I going to sneak for coffee tomorrow?

 

[AsyLum]

Marxine's - Refurbishment Update

This message was sent and authorised by Paul Bowler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer.

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances Marxine's will now be reopening on Thursday 21 February 2008.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

For any further information please contact Pip Brook on Ext: 7045

 

[CieL]

*sigh* parking went up a lot this year..

I think the jump from 06-07 was only $4 or something.. now it's another additional $30..

Can we get the stickers now now?

 

[antisheep]

*sigh* parking went up a lot this year..

I think the jump from 06-07 was only $4 or something.. now it's another additional $30..

Can we get the stickers now now?

yep... got mine a couple of weeks back.

 

[Tu17]

ooo where do you get them by the way ? and do i need anythong ? or can i just walk in with $160 and my student card ?

 

[antisheep]

ooo where do you get them by the way ? and do i need anythong ? or can i just walk in with $160 and my student card ?

Bottom level of the Lincoln Building... which is like... pretty much the opposite end of the big courtyard thing to the Sam building (sorry... u@mq building)... downstairs from the library. You go in there and fill out one of the forms sitting on a desk then you just pay and yeah, you need your student card.

 

[AsyLum]

Hmm going to have to peel my other three stickers off and stick them on my new car i think

 

[Supra]

160 bux is heaaaapss

 

[antisheep]

160 bux is heaaaapss

that's what i thought until i worked it out as a daily rate... say you have a four day week... with 26 weeks of classes a year... plus say that you have to come in say... a total of 15 days extra through the year to submit assignments and for exams and to use the library... that makes it less than $1.50 a day. A bit more if you have a 3 day week or anything like that obviously... but still ALOT cheaper than any other carpark.

 

[all.time.fiend]

but is it $160 for one semester or two

 

[aakash]

$160 : Valid from 1 January 2008 to 28 February 2009 (Yep thats for 14 months)

 

[Supra]

that's what i thought until i worked it out as a daily rate... say you have a four day week... with 26 weeks of classes a year... plus say that you have to come in say... a total of 15 days extra through the year to submit assignments and for exams and to use the library... that makes it less than $1.50 a day. A bit more if you have a 3 day week or anything like that obviously... but still ALOT cheaper than any other carpark.

That's true, it is cheaper than ALL commercial parking spaces anywhere. However, what I will be struggling with is the $160 upfront cost, the fact that is upfront throws my budget out of whack for that fortnight.

 

[AsyLum]

Especially when I'm looking at buying a new car ><

 

[*hopeful*]

ahh gone are the good ol days of parking being $122 or something around there (i could be totally wrong)

i think the colour is truly the most horrible i've seen in all my time

 

[maka]

Macquarie Centre is another 'únauthorised' alternative.

I dont think MQ Uni and Mac Centre like it though.

 

[mr_brightside]

Macquarie Centre is another 'únauthorised' alternative.

I dont think MQ Uni and Mac Centre like it though.

MQ Centre have started putting up "3 hour only signs" or "Customer only" parking.

 

[CieL]

MQ Centre have started putting up "3 hour only signs" or "Customer only" parking.

Are there actually parking inspectors there?

Never seen any.

 

[AsyLum]

Thats cos they're ninjars!