Alcohol Free Zones

Mosman Council is authorised under the Local Government Act 1993 to use alcohol free zones (AFZs) and alcohol prohibited areas (APAs) to prohibit alcohol consumption in public places to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime. AFZs apply to road related public areas (such as public roads and footpaths) and carparks. APAs apply to non-road related public places (such as beaches, parks and reserves).

AFZs must be established by resolution of Council and have a duration of a maximum four years and may be established for special events (such as New Year’s Eve celebrations). APAs may be established to operate at certain times of the day and for special events.

AFZs in Mosman

Council generally establishes AFZs in the southern section of Bradleys Head Road south of Whiting Beach Road and in Athol Wharf Road from 8am on New Year’s Eve until 6am on New Year’s Day every year upon request by Harbourside Police to assist in crowd control on Bradleys Head.

APAs in Mosman

Council has prohibited the consumption of alcohol on Rocky Point Island at Balmoral and in Memory Park off Cowles Road daily between the hours of 9pm and 6am; and 7pm and 10am respectively and at Reservoir Park off Brady Street at all times.