Alcohol Free Zones Review

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We're seeking feedback on Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) to determine whether they should be reimplemented or changed.

All of the AFZs within the Wollongong Local Government Area have a four-year term that will expire on 30 September 2022. AFZs are located in the suburbs of Helensburgh, Thirroul, Corrimal, Wollongong, Warrawong, Berkeley and Dapto. We're proposing to reimplement all of the AFZs for another four years. View maps of the proposed AFZs for 2022-2026.

AFZs assist Council and NSW Police to improve and maintain community safety. They are one strategy, among many and act as an early intervention measure to prevent the escalation of irresponsible street drinking.

AFZs only apply to the roads and footpaths within a declared Alcohol Free Zone. The consumption of alcohol in an AFZ is an offence under the Local Government Act. Enforcement is by way of confiscation of alcohol and subsequent prosecution, undertaken by NSW Police officers.

Share your thoughts

We're seeking feedback to gain an understanding of community support for the AFZs. Your feedback will help Council determine whether the AFZs should be reimplemented or changed.

You can share your thoughts via the following methods:

Share your feedback by 5pm, Friday 12 August 2022.

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.

Other ways to give your feedback

We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to provide feedback.

If you prefer to talk to us in person, please call the Engagement Team on 4227 7111 or visit our customer service centre at 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong.

If you’re Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You’ll need to provide our phone number, which is 02 42277111.

If you need an interpreter you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131450. You’ll need to provide our phone number, which is 02 4227 7111.

We're seeking feedback on Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) to determine whether they should be reimplemented or changed.

All of the AFZs within the Wollongong Local Government Area have a four-year term that will expire on 30 September 2022. AFZs are located in the suburbs of Helensburgh, Thirroul, Corrimal, Wollongong, Warrawong, Berkeley and Dapto. We're proposing to reimplement all of the AFZs for another four years. View maps of the proposed AFZs for 2022-2026.

AFZs assist Council and NSW Police to improve and maintain community safety. They are one strategy, among many and act as an early intervention measure to prevent the escalation of irresponsible street drinking.

AFZs only apply to the roads and footpaths within a declared Alcohol Free Zone. The consumption of alcohol in an AFZ is an offence under the Local Government Act. Enforcement is by way of confiscation of alcohol and subsequent prosecution, undertaken by NSW Police officers.

Share your thoughts

We're seeking feedback to gain an understanding of community support for the AFZs. Your feedback will help Council determine whether the AFZs should be reimplemented or changed.

You can share your thoughts via the following methods:

Share your feedback by 5pm, Friday 12 August 2022.

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.

Other ways to give your feedback

We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to provide feedback.

If you prefer to talk to us in person, please call the Engagement Team on 4227 7111 or visit our customer service centre at 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong.

If you’re Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You’ll need to provide our phone number, which is 02 42277111.

If you need an interpreter you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131450. You’ll need to provide our phone number, which is 02 4227 7111.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Alcohol Free Zones Survey

    Consultation has concluded
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