Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the new passes mean that up to 15,000 permits will have been issued to frontline workers in total.
“Health workers are doing an amazing job at this difficult time. We understand they are playing a critical role saving the lives of many Victorians who have been diagnosed with COVID-19,” the Lord Mayor said.
“We are printing thousands more green dashboard stickers to support frontline staff responding to the pandemic.
“If you believe you got a ticket when you shouldn’t have please get in touch with the City of Melbourne and we will follow up.
We also recognise the impact this is having on some residents, who are experiencing a higher volume of cars parking in the streets making it difficult for them to find a park.”
Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the extra permits will be made available to hospitals based in the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, and medical staff working in other COVID-19 related areas.
“The frontline permits support all the people who are sacrificing so much for us right now,” the Deputy Lord Mayor said.
“If you believe you’re a frontline worker responding to COVID-19 please contact your employer about whether they can issue you with a frontline pass.”
Paid parking restrictions still apply in the City of Melbourne to make sure there is adequate turnover of car parks and people can access essential services and small businesses where required. Our officers will apply a reasonable grace period if you are running late.
Disability Parking Spaces and those Parking spaces with red signs in the municipality, such as No Stopping areas, tow-away clearways, loading zones, and residential permit zones will still be enforced.
The permits will be reviewed on a weekly basis or until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.