Galway County Council | Smart Parking Installation

At A Glance

• Client: Galway County Council
• Location: Tuam, Gort, Loughrea, Athenry, Ballinrobe, and Clifden
• Industry: Public Sector
• Key Products/Services Used: Pay and Display Machines
• Outcome: 172 user-friendly parking machines installed across six towns, enabling seamless card and mobile payments

About This Project

Client Background

Galway County Council is a local government body responsible for the administration and development of Galway’s towns and rural areas. The Council oversees local infrastructure, public amenities, and traffic management.

The Challenge

The existing pay and display machines across six towns including Tuam, Gort, Loughrea, Athenry, Ballinrobe, and Clifden only accepted coin payments. This outdated system limited user convenience and hindered overall payment efficiency.

The Goal

The aim was to modernise the parking infrastructure by installing new machines that supported card payments, including contactless options such as tap and Apple Pay, alongside traditional coin payments.

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Products & Services Delivered By MF Services

These Products Included

MF Services delivered and installed 172 new Pay and Display Machines, carefully selected for their reliability, user-friendly design, and compatibility with multiple payment methods. These machines now accept:

• Coins
• Debit/credit card payments
• Contactless/tap-to-pay
• Apple Pay

Why These Products Were Chosen

• Proven performance in public settings
• Ability to support Galway County Council’s move towards a more modern, cashless infrastructure.

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Project Implementation 

Timeline & Scope

The project commenced in 2022 following a successful tender process and was rolled out in stages over a two-year period. This approach ensured a smooth transition without disrupting public access or council revenue streams.

Planning 

A detailed implementation plan was devised to avoid car park closures. All works were scheduled to maintain accessibility, with minimal disruption to users. Revenue continuity was a key priority.

Health & Safety Compliance

The project adhered to strict health and safety protocols. Additionally, accessibility standards were met, and traffic management procedures were put in place during installations. All machines were fitted with fully functional credit card systems, ensuring compliance and reliability.

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Results

Key Outcomes

• 172 new pay and display machines installed
• Improved public satisfaction with faster, easier payment options
• Fully operational card and mobile payment systems
• Increase in parking revenue due to the acceptance of modern payment methods
• Enhanced convenience led to smoother traffic flow and reduced queuing times at pay stations

Project Duration

• This project completed over 24 months

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