A new temporary parking lot on Wyndham Street in downtown Guelph will open on or about Monday, August 27.
The lot is part of the Baker Street redevelopment site and will be in place until the redevelopment of the land begins.
“We want to take advantage of the land prior to its redevelopment by creating more parking in downtown Guelph,” said Anna Marie O’Connell, supervisor, parking facilities and downtown farmers’ market.
City Council will consider financial and purchasing options for the Baker Street redevelopment project in 2013. Plans for the site include a new Guelph Public Library, public parking and significant private development.
The temporary Wyndham Street lot will have 46 spaces. Permit and hourly parking will be available for $75 plus HST per month or $1.75 per hour.
The City will install solar-powered, pay-and-display machines at the Wyndham Street parking lot as well as the Wilson Street and Macdonell Street lots. The new meters will accept cash, City tokens as well as Visa and MasterCard, providing better, more convenient service to downtown patrons.