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Community Health and Safety

Alcohol Free Zones

Under the provisions of Section 644 (B) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council has the authority to prohibit the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol in road-related public areas to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime by proclaiming them as Alcohol Free Zones.

Alcohol Free Zones apply to road-related public areas such as public roads, footpaths or carparks.

There are currently twelve (12) Alcohol Free Zones inclusive of forty-six (46) signs endorsed and allocated within the Gunnedah CBD. Alcohol Free Zones are effective for a four (4) year period by a Council Resolution and are currently effective for the period 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2028.

Alcohol Free Zones are declared in the following areas within the Gunnedah CBD:

  • Conadilly Street between Tempest Street and a point of 40 metres east of Henry Street
  • Tempest Street between Little Conadilly Street and Little Barber Street
  • Chandos Street between Bloomfield Street and Little Barber Street
  • Marquis Street between Little Conadilly Street and Little Barber Street
  • Elgin Street between Little Conadilly Street and Little Barber Street
  • Abbott Street between Little Conadilly Street and Little Barber Street
  • Henry Street between Little Conadilly Street and Little Barber Street
  • Little Barber Street between Chandos Street and Elgin Street
  • Little Conadilly Street between Chandos Street and Elgin Street
  • Souris Car Park between Marquis Street and Chandos Street
  • Melitis Car Park between Marquis Street and Chandos Street
  • Public Walkway between Conadilly Street and Little Conadilly Street

Council may suspend an Alcohol Free Zone for a specific event. An application for Suspension of an Alcohol Free Zone must be lodged with Council at least six weeks prior to the proposed event. Forms are available from Council's Customer Service Centre.

SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONES

Council may temporarily suspend an Alcohol Free Zone for a specific event. An application for Temporary Suspension of an Alcohol Free Zone must be lodged with Council at least six weeks prior to the proposed event. Temporary suspensions can only be provided via a resolution of Council. Forms are available from Council's Customer Service team.

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