The City of Melbourne has voted to introduce state-of-the-art parking technology in the CBD and surrounding suburbs, expected to net it an extra $11.82 million in revenue over the next four years.

 

But critics – including the Australian Services Union, which represents the council’s parking inspectors - say the system is “greedy’’ and will cost jobs.

 

From July 1 the council will roll out 4,619 in-ground sensors, two mobile number plate recognition vehicles and new hand-held devices for inspectors, all at an upfront cost of $5.48 million.

 

The council will stage a community information campaign in the lead-up to July to educate residents and traders about the changes.

 

The new technology was approved at a council meeting earlier this week.