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NEW YEARS EVE 16/17 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Alcohol & Parking restrictions in place

Please read carefully

Cremorne Point, Neutral Bay & Kurraba Point

Information forCremorne, Neutral Bay & Kurraba Point

New Years Eve is the busiest night of the year in North Sydney with tens of thousands of people visiting our foreshore to view the fireworks. North Sydney Council works closely with NSW Police and other agencies to make the event safe for residents and visitors. All foreshore parks and reserves are alcohol prohibited. There are various road closures and special event clearways in place.

This information is provided specifically for residents of Cremorne Point, Neutral Bay and Kurraba Point. Information on other areas in North Sydney, including Managed Access areas at Bradfield Park and Blues Point Reserve can be found at northsydneycouncil.nsw.gov.au/nye

Further information on special event clearways and road closures in North Sydney and surrounds can be found at livetraffic.com

What’s new in your areaSydney Ferries has arranged for ferry pick-ups from Cremorne Point wharf after the midnight fireworks. This will not be until approximately 1am and there is limited ferry capacity.

There are changes to the Managed Access areas, road closures and special event clearways around McMahons Point, North Sydney, Milsons Point and Kirribilli. If you plan to visit parks or friends in these areas please check the information available at: northsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye or call 9936 8100 and request a brochure.

Special event clearwaysin Cremorne Point, Kurraba Point and Neutral Bay

You must not stop or park on a length of road to which a special event clearway sign applies. The drivers of public buses, taxis and private hire vehicles are permitted to stop when dropping or picking up passengers. If your vehicle is left on a clearway, it may be towed away to a nearby street.

Special event clearways are enforceable. A fine in excess of $200 applies. An additional penalty will be imposed if the vehicle is towed away. Resident Permits not valid in a special event clearway. Please check the list of special event clearways and always check signage before you park.

8am 31 December 2016 to 3am 1 January 2017Ernest St between Park Ave and Ben Boyd Road

Military Rd between Spit Rd and Merlin St (Southern Side)

Milson Rd between Wharf Rd and Cremorne Wharf

3pm 31 December 2016 to 3am 1 January 2017Bannerman St between Murdoch St and Claude Ave (Southern side)

Military Rd between Merlin St and Spit Rd (Northern side)

Road closuresin Cremorne Point, Kurraba Point and Neutral Bay

Roads are closed to general traffic at 5pm (or earlier in some areas such as McMahons Point, Milsons Point and Kirribilli). Most residents are permitted to return to their properties by vehicle until 8pm (although Police may close a road earlier for safety if required). You must present photo ID with your residential address within the road closure area to gain access.

Please check road closure times and the notes underneath them. While your road might not be advertised as closed, there could be a closure along the route you usually take to reach your property.

Please note: Road reopening times are estimates only. They will only be reopened when it is safe to do so. Police Officers at road closures can only open roads when instructed to do so by their superiors.

5pm 31 December 2016 to 2am 1 January 2017Iredale Ave closed south of Boyle St

Shellcove Rd closed south of Bannerman St

5pm 31 December 2016 to 3am 1 January 2017Kurraba Rd 3 closed east of Wycombe Rd

Murdoch St 3 closed south of Bannerman St

Wallaringa Ave 3 closed east of Wycombe Rd

3 Access between 5pm and 8pm will be restricted to residents only. No access between 8pm and 3am. Vehicles within road closures will be restricted from exiting prior to reopening.

Cremorne Point & Kurraba Point Reserve – what you need to know

Small sun shelters can be used in the reserve during the day but must be taken down at dusk.

A food truck will be available from approximately 4pm and located near Cremorne Point Wharf.

Two banks of public toilets will be available near the Cremorne Point Wharf - one on the grass on the lower level and the second in the reserve on the upper level.

Portaloos will be provided to the lower level of Kurraba Point Reserve. There is no food vending available.

Buses will cease running to Cremorne Point Wharf at 3pm.

To plan your trip visit transportnsw.info

Alcohol restrictionsAlcohol prohibited areas

All foreshore parks and reserves will be alcohol prohibited, including Cremorne Point, Robertson’s Point and Kurraba Point Reserves. This means no alcohol can be taken into or consumed in these areas. NSW Police will be enforcing these restrictions.

Alcohol free zoneStreets south of Hodgson Avenue, Cremorne Point are alcohol free. In an alcohol free zone, unopened alcohol may be carried on the street to private property, but cannot be opened or consumed on the street. NSW Police will be enforcing these restrictions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

North Sydney Council event information:www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye

City of Sydney’s summary of all vantage points in Sydney and live event information:

www.sydneynewyearseve.com

Transport NSW:www.transportnsw.infowww.livetraffic.com

SAFETY INFORMATIONBe safe this New Years Eve. Ensure balconies and building lifts are not overloaded and children are supervised at all times.Pets can be very sensitive to the noise of fireworks and may panic. If you have pets, make sure you take special precautions during the fireworks display.

Happy New Year!

FAQsI’m having a party. Will my guests be able to access my property by car?

We recommend guests travel by public transport on NYE. If they are arriving by vehicle, check road closure times. Roads are closed to general traffic at 5pm.

After 5pm, drivers must present photo ID with a residential address within the road closure area to gain access. Therefore, unless you are in the car with your guest, they will not be able to enter once roads are closed.

I’m having a party. Will my guests be able to bring alcohol?Guests can carry unopened alcohol into an alcohol free zone, but it cannot be opened or consumed on the street.

Is it ok for guests to leave if I see vehicles moving in my area?If guests are travelling by car we recommend they don’t leave before 3am. While you might see cars moving, there are many road closures throughout the area and it’s likely that vehicles will meet a road closure at another location and be stuck in traffic. NSW Police reopen roads as soon as possible (they want to go home too!)

Can taxis enter when a road is closed?No preferential treatment is given to taxis or hire cars. They will not be able to access roads once they have closed.