Grand Prix parking and traffic

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Why is the Grand Prix being run?

  The Grand Prix is a Victorian Government run event. Council works with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to minimise disruption to our community before, during and after the event. We also looking for opportunities for activations and events to promote local business to visitors and stakeholders of the Grand Prix to support our local community.

• I have concerns about the Grand Prix. Who can I share these with?

  The Grand Prix is a Victorian Government event run by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

  The City of Port Phillip assists with:

  • parking management
  • communication with local residents and businesses
  • minimising disruption to our community during the event

  If your enquiry is related to any of the above, please contact Council. Find out how to get in contact by visiting our Contact Us page

  All other enquiries can be made via the following channels.

  Australian Grand Prix Corporation
  PO Box 577
  South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia
  Tel: (03) 9258 7100
  Fax: (03) 9510 7285
  Email: communityrelations@grandprix.com.au.

• Who can get a temporary parking permit?

  Properties within the Local Parking Area will receive a letter two to three weeks prior to the event with information about temporary parking changes. Two temporary parking permits will be included in this mailout.

  Residents and traders can also use the City of Port Phillip’s Near Me map feature to search their address and confirm whether they will need parking permits in 2024 based on whether there will be any changes to parking controls in their street.

• What happened during the 2022 Parking Management Trial?

  In response to issues raised by the community about previous traffic management during the GP, we trialled a new approach in 2022. This involved replacing the previously used barriers around Middle Park and Albert Park with temporary parking restrictions, designed to prevent Grand Prix visitors from occupying parking spaces in the local area.

  To measure the success of this trial, City of Port Phillip worked with Global Research and the AGPC to produce an evaluation report. This assessment drew on targeted community engagement as well as traffic and parking occupancy surveys, conducted both prior to and during the event.

  Nine key recommendations to further minimise impact to the local community were put forward in the final evaluation report. All these recommendations were endorsed by Council on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

  Visit 2022 Meetings and Agendas to access details from the 7 September 2022 Council Meeting and the full Evaluation Report.

• I am in the Local Parking Area but have not received a temporary permit. How can I get one?

  Residents and businesses can use our Near Me maps feature to verify whether their property is eligible for a Temporary Parking Permit.

  Please Contact Us if you are eligible but have not yet received a permit.

• Where can I get additional parking permits?

  In some instances, a property may require more than two temporary parking permits.

  Additional parking permits can be requested by contacting ASSIST on 03 9209 6777. Find out other ways to get in contact by visiting our Contact Us page.

• Will I need a permit to drive through the area?

  No permits are required to drive through the area, or to park for up to 90 minutes. These temporary parking restrictions are designed to prevent Grand Prix visitors from occupying parking spaces long-term in local streets.

• Why do Council no longer use physical barricades around the local area?

  The Grand Prix has taken place at Albert Park since 1996. In previous years, physical barricades were constructed around parts of St Kilda West, Middle Park, Albert Park and South Melbourne in order to restrict event visitors from accessing these areas in their vehicles.

  This approach is no longer deemed necessary as a large proportion of this area has moved to permanent parking restrictions over the years. Previously, parking had been largely unrestricted.

  Council heard from community that the barricades had created issues including:

  • people moving the barricades to access the area
  • visitors not being able to access residences and shops
  • taxi services not being able to get into the area
  • concerns around proper checking of permits for access to the affected area
  • challenges with traffic movement for local residents.

• I believe somebody has parked illegally in the street. Who can I report this to?

  You can request a parking officer to investigate a suspected illegally parked vehicle between the hours of 6 am and 11 pm, seven days a week by contacting Council or lodging your request online through your My Port Phillip account.

  This applies across the City of Port Phillip throughout the year – not only during the Grand Prix.

• I’m worried that one of the temporary signs has created a hazard. Who can I report this to?

  The contractors installing the temporary parking signage are following relevant standards and detailed drawings and plans which have been approved by Council engineers.

  If there are key locations of concerns, please let us know so that we can assess these locations. Find out how to get in contact by visiting our Contact Us page. We encourage residents to let us know the exact location and issue they are observing to ensure we can follow up the matter promptly, keeping the area safe for everyone.

• How will Council ensure that non-residents do not receive permits?

  Permits will be mailed out to all eligible properties in the weeks before the event with a note reminding users not to copy or on-sell their permits.

  Permits are designed so that they are hard to replicate.

  Enforcement officers will be on the lookout for any evidence of tampering or copying permits and will enforce parking controls as needed.

• How will Council ensure that temporary parking signage is not illegally removed?

  In response to feedback received from the community last year, Council are working with AGPC to install temporary 90 minute parking signs using standard steel face plates in key streets within the Local Parking Area. These are much harder to remove and tamper with than the overlay stickers that were previously used. In streets where only minor changes will be made to existing restrictions, some stickers will continue to be used.

• How will Council manage the parking and use of e-scooters?

  Council is working with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to manage transport impacts during the Grand Prix. In response to feedback received from the community last year, we have worked with the AGPC to have dedicated space set aside for shared mobility parking to minimise safety and amenity issues. 

  Operators will be on-site throughout the event to respond promptly to any issues.

  E-scooters are not permitted on footpaths or on roads where there is a speed limit above 50 km/h. As part of the Victorian Government trial on e-scooters, the City of Port Phillip will continue to work with the Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria Police and other councils to ensure safety and amenity remain key priorities. Victoria Police is the enforcement agency of road rules, including the riding of e-scooters on footpaths.

• Where can I park my e-scooter?

  There are dedicated drop-off locations near Gates 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 for fans travelling to the circuit by an electric scooter.

  Neuron and Lime have dedicated parking zones, and please note that travel close to the event will be restricted, and fans are asked to store electric scooters in dedicated parking locations.

  The following details the permitted parking locations for scooters around the venue:

  • Gate 1 - Corner of Canterbury Rd and McGregor St
  • Gate 1 - Corner of Armstrong St and Richardson St
  • Gate 2 - Corner of Canterbury Rd and Wright St
  • Gate 3 - Corner of Clarendon St and Albert Rd
  • Gate 3 - Corner of Albert Rd and Old Aughtie Dr
  • Gate 5 - Corner of Kings Way and Albert Rd
  • Gate 8 - Corner of Roy St and Queens Rd
  • Gate 10 - Corner of Fitzroy St and Lakeside Dr

  For any issues with scooter parking locally, please contact Lime and Neuron directly on:

  • Lime: https://limebike.typeform.com/melbreport
  • Neuron: https://h5.rideneuron.com/scan-qr-code/report.html

  View drop-off locations

• Will I be infringed for parking within the temporary parking restriction area before Thursday 21 March?

  These restrictions are being installed ahead of the Grand Prix event to ensure a review can be conducted by council officers to ensure the signs comply with standards.

  The temporary 90-minute restrictions will not be enforced outside of the Grand Prix event days which is Thursday 21 March and Sunday 24 March.

• Does the Australian Grand Prix Corporation still offer free admission passes to the local community?

  This year, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation is pleased to offer free Park Pass tickets to our local community on Thursday, 21 March. Thursday entry also includes free access to all grandstands.

  Residents and business owners within the postcodes 3182, 3205, 3206 and 3004 can present a valid ID (or a utility bill accompanied by an ID showing your name) showing their address to be granted a Park Pass access.

  Those eligible are able to receive one ticket per person living at the address.

  These can be redeemed on Thursday, 21 March, at the ticketing box office at gates 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10.

  Further information on redeeming this offer can be found on the Grand Prix website.

• Where can I find information on public transport changes during the Grand Prix?

  All details on tram service changes can be found on the Yarra Trams website.

• What is happening with Queens Road and Roy Street?

  In preparation for the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 and the installation of Queens Road Overpass, traffic treatments will be installed on Roy Street and Queens Road.  The Traffic Treatments will commence from Thursday 7 March, with all treatments out by Thursday 28 March.

  During this period there will be times when Roy Street will be partially closed. The closure will prohibit traffic entering Roy Street from Queens Road but will still allow traffic out of Roy Street onto Queens Road.  All traffic wishing to enter Roy Street will need to do so from St Kilda Road.

  There will also be times when Roy Street is completely closed between Queens Lane and Queens Road. During this time, no vehicular access or parking will be permitted.

  Should you require any further information or details, please contact AGPC via email at feedback@grandprix.com.au