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West Lakes Dry Zones Proposal

Have your say by Wednesday 2 October 2024.

Complete our short online survey it will only take 2 minutes to do.

A recent increase in alcohol related anti-social and unsavory behaviour at several waterfront reserves along West Lakes has resulted in requests from our community to implement long term dry zones.

Council has considered these requests and is seeking your feedback on whether new dry zones should be introduced within several major reserves along the West Lakes waterfront. The proposed West Lakes Dry Zones are:

• Aquatic Reserve
• Dotterel Reserve
• Freshwater Lake
• Inlet Reserve
• Mariners Reserve
• Neighbourhood Reserve
• Oarsman Reserve
• Settlers Reserve
• Tiranna Reserve
• Trust Reserve.

Two other reserves along West Lakes are 24/7 Dry Zones, they are: Midcourse Reserve and Shoreline Reserve.

Following consultation, Council will decide whether dry zones should be implemented, and if so, whether the dry zones are 24/7 or 6pm to 11am. If Council does wish to implement dry zones then the next step is to apply to the Office of the Liquor Licensing and Gambling Commissioner for their consideration.

Have Your Say on the Dry Zones Proposal

This consultation has now closed.

• Complete our short online survey. The survey will take about 2 minutes to do. You can use your smart phone, iPad or computer to complete the survey and there is no need to login.

or

• Submit a written submission addressed to the CEO, City of Charles Sturt, PO Box 1, Woodville SA 5011, Attention Ms Petra Edwards, pedwards@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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• Request a hardcopy survey form or ask staff a question, call us on 8408 1111.

Understanding Dry Zone Legislation

Section 131 of the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 provides for the prohibition, by notice in the Government Gazette, of the consumption or possession of liquor in a specified public place, or a public place of a specified kind. The prohibition may be absolute or conditional and may operate continuously or at specified times.

The purpose of the dry area legislation is to curb alcohol related anti-social and unsavoury behaviour in public areas such as reserves, main shopping precincts, car parks and foreshores. Dry zones assist to preserve areas for family enjoyment and recreation, free from intimidation or disturbance from persons affected by alcohol.

Dry area prohibitions can be made for a short term to cover one-off major events such as New Year’s Eve, or for an ongoing period.

All applications for a dry area are made by local councils to Consumer and Business Services. Councils applying for a dry area are required to submit a detailed description and plan of the proposed area as per the dry area guidelines.

Community views are represented in addition to letters of support from the Local Member of Parliament and local Police.