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The purpose of the Alcohol Management Strategy is to reduce alcohol related harm and antisocial activity in the Newcastle Local Government area.
The objectives of the strategy are to:
Extensive research was conducted, including community consultation to better understand the requirements of the strategy.
Plans include investigation into the use of CCTV in certain areas to improve security in the city.
Alcohol free zones (AFZ) and alcohol prohibited areas (APA) are useful tools when used as part of a broader strategy to manage alcohol related crime and antisocial behaviour.
AFZ and APA can promote feelings of safety in public places thereby encouraging the legitimate use of areas such as parks and reserves.
AFZ can be declared in any public road or car park and include the adjoining footpaths and nature strips. Approved outdoor dining areas are exempt from AFZ restrictions. APA can be declared in any Council managed park or reserve.
Sections 634 and 632A of the Local Government Act 1993 provide Council with the power to declare AFZ for a period of up to four years and APA for an unlimited time period. AFZ and APA can only be established in locations where antisocial behaviour or crime has been linked to the public consumption of alcohol.
AFZ and APA provide Police and Council officers with the power to address issues of public intoxication and antisocial behaviour. Anyone consuming alcohol in an AFZ or APA must first be given a warning and the opportunity to cease the activity. Confiscation or tipping out of alcohol can take place at the discretion of enforcement officers. Further fines can be issued by Police officers where appropriate.
The following parks and reserves are alcohol prohibited areas:
Hamilton South
Alcohol prohibited areas operate between the hours of 8pm and 8am unless stated otherwise.
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