New AFZ approved by Council

An Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) is used to prevent disorderly behaviour caused by the consumption of alcohol in public areas in order to improve public safety.

AFZs apply to public roads, footpaths, carparks and laneways in designated areas and are in force 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Following a review of the AFZ in 2021, including community consultation, Council endorsed the re-establishment of the existing Alcohol Free Zone in Freshwater for a period of up to 4 years, from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2025.

The Freshwater Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) is currently bounded by Lawrence Street from Oliver Street to the west, Ocean View Road to the north, Undercliff Road to the south, the public carpark adjacent to Freshwater Beach and next to the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club to the east.

Proposed new AFZ

During the process of reviewing and re-establishing the Freshwater AFZ in 2021, various requests were received from the community to amend the AFZ boundary. These requests were considered by Council staff and Police and assessed against the criteria in the Ministerial Guidelines.

Between 4 April 2022 and 8 May 2022 we consulted with you regarding the establishment of a new Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) in Freshwater, from Charles Street through to Evans Street and down to the junction of Lumsdaine Drive. Thank you for your feedback.

At the meeting on Tuesday 28 June 2022, Council approved the new AFZ, adjacent to the existing Alcohol Free Zone, for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 November 2025.

View the Council Minutes (Item 10.1, page 23)

View the Council Report (Item 10.1, page 60) and Attachment Booklet 1 (Item 10.1, page 2)

Location plan

Location plan

Engagement history

Between 27 August and 27 September 2021 we engaged on a proposal to re-establish the Freshwater AFZ within existing boundaries for a period of up to four years. The Freshwater AFZ was due to expire on 9 December 2021.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

At the meeting on Tuesday 26 October 2021, Council endorsed the re-establishment of the Alcohol Free Zone in Freshwater for a period of up to 4 years, from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2025.

View the Council minutes, Council report and the Attachment Booklet 1 (Item 10.3).

Have an enquiry?

Name Kath Young - Community Safety Coordinator
Phone 1300 434 434
Email Council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au