Your feedback on proposed outdoor alcohol restrictions for the City of Sydney area

Rebecca Martin

Safe City Manager

: 02 9265 9333
: [email protected]

What we’re doing

We invite your feedback on proposed outdoor alcohol restrictions that have been nominated for the City of Sydney local area.

These sites were proposed by NSW Police, residents and local businesses to help prevent alcohol-related antisocial behaviour and crime in public places.

Alcohol-free zones apply to public roads and footpaths. Alcohol-prohibited areas apply to parks and civic spaces.

View the proposed restrictions in the map below.

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Proposed new alcohol restrictions by suburb

Alcohol-free zone
- Bartley Lane
Alcohol-prohibited area
- Strickland Park
Alcohol-free zones
- Bay Street between Parramatta Road and Greek Street
- Francis Street
- Franklyn Street between Francis Street and Greek Street
- Greek Street
- Grose Street
Alcohol-free zone
- Towns Place
Alcohol-prohibited area
- High Street Gardens
Alcohol-free zones
- Buckland Lane
- Egan Street
- King Street from Newman Street to Sydney Park Road (eastern side only)
- Watkin Street from King Street to Wilson Street
- Whateley Lane
Alcohol-free zone
- Blackburn Street
Alcohol-free zone
- Harris Street from Fig Street to Quarry Street
Alcohol-free zones
- Bourke Street from Danks Street to Phillip Street
- Danks Street from Young Street to Bourke Street
Alcohol-prohibited area
- Crystal Park

Why we’re doing this

Outdoor alcohol restrictions help the City of Sydney create and maintain well-designed streets and public squares that are safe and attractive for everyone to enjoy.

These designated public areas provide NSW police with the authority to tip out or confiscate alcohol. There are no fines associated with the offence.

We will consider your feedback alongside evidence including crime statistics and advice from NSW Police and other key stakeholders. Recommendations will be presented to Council for endorsement.

How you can give feedback

Consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 25 October 2023.

Complete our feedback form

Online form
Email or post your feedback

You can also give feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:

Senior Project Officer, City Engagement
City of Sydney
Town Hall House, Level 7, 456 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Feedback may be published in publicly available reports at the end of the consultation period. Your name or organisation's name may appear in these reports with your feedback attributed. If you would like your feedback to be kept confidential, please let us know when providing your feedback.