In response to community feedback about local recreation reserves Council has reviewed current Alcohol Prohibited Areas. As a result, we are proposing the introduction of some new areas and adjusting the hours of existing ones.
Alcohol Prohibited Areas and Alcohol-Free Zones are established under the Local Government Act 1993. These areas give police the ability to confiscate and tip out alcohol in designated areas and provides limits around the broader authority to move people on when behaviour is causing concern, especially if linked to alcohol consumption.
Proposed new areas and amendments:
- Gladstone Sports Fields – Alcohol always prohibited.
- Bellbrook Park – Alcohol always prohibited.
- Mattys Flat Reserve & Boat Ramp, South West Rocks– Alcohol prohibited between 8:00pm and 11:00am.
- Back Creek Reserve, South West Rocks – Alcohol prohibited between 8:00pm and 11:00am.
- Back Creek (Gordon Young Drive) Boat Ramp, South West Rocks - Alcohol prohibited between 8:00pm and 11:00am.
- All current alcohol prohibited areas with restrictions from 7:00pm to 11:00am are proposed to be adjusted to 8:00pm to 11:00am. This one-hour change ensures consistency, easing confusion around hours of operation.
Ultimately, the goal of these areas is to support safe, accessible, family-friendly spaces, and align with other local government areas in the region.
Current Alcohol Prohibited Areas(PDF, 29MB) with proposed amendments.
Proposed update to current Alcohol Prohibited Areas(PDF, 6MB)
Have your say:
Council is currently considering this proposal and welcomes community feedback. Have your say at ksc.pub/yoursaymacleay
