The ACT Government is looking to improve parking at Torrens shops to ensure the existing facilities meet the needs of everyone who uses them.

Following consultation with traders a draft plan has been developed for community feedback to improve parking and traffic safety at the Torrens shops.

Proposed improvements include:

• introducing a new 20km/h shared zone for the main car park
• restricting truck access to the one-way laneway behind the shops
• a mix of parking spaces to better meet the needs of visitors and workers at the shops.

The ACT Government manages 47 parking spaces at Torrens shops.

The map and table below summarise the proposed mix of parking we are seeking feedback on.

Map of proposed parking changes at Torrens shops

*Proposed timed parking restrictions apply 8.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays.

We will be holding three community pop-ups at the Torrens shops as outlined below:

• Saturday 18 October, 10.30am – 1pm
• Tuesday 21 October, 1pm – 3.30pm
• Thursday 23 October, 3.30pm – 6pm

Please come to one of the pop-ups if you’d like to talk to the project team or provide your feedback in person.

Do you have questions or comments about the proposed parking changes at Torrens shops?

You can email your feedback or questions to communityengagement@act.gov.au

Feedback closes Friday 21 November 2025.

Your feedback is important. It will us finalise proposed improvements to ensure we get the right mx of short-term and long-term parking spaces at Torrens shops, to meet the needs of the variety of visitors and workers.