Dundee’s ageing bank of parking meters could be set for a revamp.
The city development committee will on Monday consider replacing the existing units with new machines at a cost of £245,000.
Councillors will be told changes to the metal composition of five and 10 pence coins makes it uneconomic to adapt the existing meters, some of which are 25 years old.
Will Dawson, convener of the city development committee, said: ”Buying and installing 111 new meters over the next two financial years will improve the usability of pay and display parking for motorists.
”As well as being able to pay with cash, the machines would also allow drivers to purchase parking by debit/credit card or by phone if they wish.”
As well as being asked to back the six-figure project, members of the committee will also consider a new central control hub for parking at Gellatly Street.
It would be linked with the city’s three newest multi-storey car parks and will coincide with the conversion of the Gellatly Street site to pay on foot and the opening of the new Olympia venue.
CCTV, barriers and payment systems controls will all be delivered from a single point.
It will allow for automatic number plate detection and allow ticketless entry/exit for season ticket and blue badge holders, as well as increased security.