Alcohol-free zones are a sign posted area that applies to public roads, footpaths and public carparks within the zone. 

Alcohol consumption in these zones is prohibited 24 hours a day.

An Alcohol-free zone provides Police with the authority to tip out or confiscate alcohol and move on people who are drinking irresponsibly and displaying anti-social behaviour.

Alcohol-Free Zones are established by a Council resolution under the Local Government Act 1993.  The establishment of an Alcohol-Free Zone includes consultation with police and undertaking public consultation with residents, businesses, community groups and other interested groups.

An Alcohol-free zone may be established for a maximum period of four years.

An Alcohol-free zone can be established on a temporary basis for a ‘special event’ like New Year’s Eve. 

Alcohol-Free Zones in the Bayside Council LGA are in effect from 24 August 2023 to 23 August 2027.

An Alcohol-Free Zone can be suspended for a short period of time if there is a festival or special event in that area like the Food and Wine Festival.

If you see people drinking in a Alcohol-Free Zone, contact your local police station. 

Please contact Council if you find a sign has been damaged, stolen or defaced.

Bayside Council has 10 established Alcohol-Free Zones in the LGA.

Zone No. 1 - Public Roads in the vicinity of the Lakes Hotel, Rosebery

• Macquarie Street (East side). 
• Gardeners Road (South side between Macquarie and Maloney).
• Maloney Street (West side between Gardeners Road and Want Street). 
• Want Street (North side between Macquarie Street and Maloney Street).

Zone 1 Map

Zone No. 2 - Public Roads in the vicinity of the Captain Cook Hotel and the Waterworks Hotel, Botany

• Botany Road (between Hickson Street and Hale Street)
• Chegwyn Street
• Bay Street: (between Ivy Street and Chegwyn Street)
• Hale Street (North side between Botany Road and Chegwyn Street)
• The Botany Public Car Park
• Banksia Street (between Botany Road and James Bourke Place)
• Edward Street (between Botany Road and James Bourke Place)
• James Bourke Place
• Nilsson Lane
• Rose Street
• Ivy Street 
• Daphne Street (between Botany Road and Ivy Street)

Zone 2 Map

Zone No. 3 - Public Roads in the vicinity of the Newmarket Hotel, Rosebery

• Botany Road (East side) 
• Rolfe Street (North side)
• Middlemiss Street (West side)
• Gardeners Road (South side)
• Tramway Street
• Lever Street

Zone 3 Map

Zone No. 4 -Public Roads adjacent to Sir Joseph Banks Park, Botany

• Tupia Street (between Anniversary Street and Sir Joseph Banks Park)
• Anniversary Street
• Waratah Road (between Anniversary Street and Sir Joseph Banks Park)
• Fremlin Street (between Anniversary Street and Sir Joseph Banks Park)

Zone 4 map

Zone No. 5 - Public Roads adjacent to Lionel Bowen Park, Mascot

• Coward Street
• Oliver Street
• Forster Street

Zone 5 map

Zone No. 6 - Public Roads adjacent to L’Estrange Park, Mascot

• King Street
• Sutherland Street

Zone 6 map

Zone No. 7 - Public Roads in the vicinity of Mascot Memorial Park, Mascot

• Botany Road
• Coward Street
• Aloha Street

Zone 7 map

Zone No. 8 - Public Roads in the vicinity of Mascot Railway Station and Mascot Precinct

• O’Riordan Street
• Gardeners Road
• Kent Road
• Bourke Street
• Coward Street
• Bourke Road
• Church Avenue
• Haran Street
• John Street
• Laycock Street

Zone 8 map

Zone No. 9 – Public Roads in the vicinity of Kogarah Railway Station and Kogarah Precinct

• Station Street (between Railway Parade and Railway Street)
• Paine Street (between Railway Street and Victoria Way)
• Victoria Way (between Station Street and Paine Street)

Zone 9 Map

Zone No. 10 – Public Roads in the vicinity of Tindale Park Carlton

• Short Street
• Cumberland Street
• Mill Street
• Carlton Parade 

Zone 10 map