Alcohol

Under local laws, Council prohibits the consumption of alcohol within the majority of Council-managed lands. You must comply with the Liquor Act 2007 at your event. Alcohol is generally not permitted in parks, sports fields or reserves. We reserve the right to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol at any event or to impose conditions.

There are some exceptions, including spaces that are clearly sign-marked, allowing private consumption. However, to serve or sell alcohol to the public at your event, a liquor licence must be obtained and event plans submitted and obtained Council’s approval.

A temporary Limited Liquor Licence or a Major Event Licence may be required when liquor is being supplied at an event and paid for (or is included in a ticket price).

You must contact Liquor and Gaming NSW: www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/operating-a-business/liquorlicences/liquor-licence-types and obtain the appropriate liquor licence before booking your Council event venue.

Council will need to see evidence of your liquor licence. If you intend to serve but not sell alcohol, you may not require a liquor licence; however, it is always best to check with Liquor and Gaming NSW for the latest information

Alcohol Plan

Regardless of whether you are selling or just serving alcohol, you are required to write an Alcohol Management Plan (AMP).

Major concerns with providing alcohol at events are:

• Preventing the sale or provision of liquor to minors
• Preventing unduly intoxicated/disorderly persons and preventing access by minors to licensed areas Your licensed areas should be clearly marked on your site plan, as well as any dry areas, and food should always be made available to guests. Your alcohol plan should detail:
• The type of alcohol that will be available
• The containers in which it will be served (plastic containers required in parks)
• Provisions for container collection during and after the event
• Designated dry areas
• Food vending/provision areas and types of food available
• The number and location of security personnel who will manage the area (this may also be included in your security plan)
• The location of toilets and the ratio of toilets per attendee
• The number of bar staff and their training levels
• The proposed trading hours of the alcohol serving areas

Please note: That approval of a liquor licence is not approval for your event, nor does an event permit guarantee you will receive a liquor licence.