Re-establishment or establishment of Alcohol-Free Zones in the Central Coast Local Government Area

Central Coast Council has undertaken a review of current Alcohol-Free Zones (AFZ) across the Central Coast and is proposing to re-establish Alcohol-Free Zones in the locations listed on the below map.

If warranted, new locations may be considered and proposed for implementation. The establishment of any AFZ must be accordance with the Department of Local Government - Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol Free Zones.

The aim of an AFZ is to reduce alcohol related crime, violence and anti-social behaviour in identified locations in order to help create a safer environment for the whole community. An AFZ is only established in areas where there is sufficient evidence of irresponsible behaviour as a result of drinking.

The proposed AFZ areas consists of public roads, car parks and footpaths, however, these zones will not restrict outdoor dining licences where Council approval has been granted.

The zones will be established for a period of four (4) years and Council is currently seeking feedback from the community regarding the proposed locations:

Avoca Beach; Bateau Bay; Berkeley Vale; Budgewoi; Chain Valley Bay; Copacabana, Empire Bay, Ettalong Beach, Gosford; Gwandalan; Killarney Vale; Killarney Vale; Kincumber; Kulnura; Lake Haven; Lake Munmorah; Long Jetty; Mannering Park; Narara; Niagara Park; Norah Head; Ourimbah; Patonga; Pearl Beach; San Remo; Saratoga; Shelly Beach; Summerland Point; Terrigal; The Entrance; The Entrance North; Toowoon Bay, Toukley; Umina Beach; Wadalba; Wamberal; Woy Woy and Wyong.

Have your say

Between Tuesday 4 June to Wednesday 3 July 2024 the community was invited to have their say via:  

• Completing the online submission form (preferred)
• email: ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au 
• Post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 addressed to Engineering Services

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Closing the loop 

Following the feedback received during public exhibition, Council staff reviewed all submissions and prepared a report on the outcome of the public exhibition process for Council's consideration. Council Officers have responded to those who made a submission, providing advice in relation to their submission. 

It was presented to Council at the 27 August 2024 Council Meeting - Item 3.12 Alcohol Free Zones on the Central Coast - Re-establishment of Zones. Council endorsed the re-establishment of existing Alcohol-Free Zones for a period of four years, and the implementation of Alcohol-Free Zones in accordance with the State Government Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol-Free Zones.

Next steps 

Council will implement and update signage in Alcohol-Free Zones within the Central Coast by 19 October 2024.