Alcohol-Free Zones

Council have collaborated with NSW Police and the local community to establish Alcohol-Free Zones to assist in preventing irresponsible street drinking, alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour in public areas to improve community safety.

 

What are Alcohol-Free Zones?

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.

How do they work?

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.

How are Alcohol-Free Zones established?

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.

How long are they in place?

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.

Suspension of an Alcohol-Free Zone

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.

How can you report a breach in an Alcohol-Free Zone?

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.

Current Alcohol-Free Zones

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

Alcohol Free Zone