City Of Sydney Seeking Community Feedback On New Special Entertainment Precincts

Following the City of Sydney’s proposal to establish over 20 special entertainment precincts across the city, the Council is now asking for residents to weigh in.

The plans, open for public comment until 26 November, would give live music, performance, and dining in these precincts a boost well into the night. 

These boosts include giving local councils the freedom to establish tailored sound management and trading hour arrangements, as well as offering eligible venues extended trading hours and liquor licence fee discounts, with 5,000 businesses expected to benefit.

“Special entertainment precincts are about supporting the live music, cultural and hospitality venues that make Sydney a global city, while ensuring residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life,” said Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore.

“We’ve already heard initial views from residents, businesses, venue operators and performers, and now we’re encouraging everyone to let us know what they think about our detailed plans.”

What Areas Would Benefit From The Proposed Special Entertainment Precincts?

Under the proposed changes, more than 20 special entertainment precincts are set to benefit, including the City’s existing late night trading areas as listed below.

These include: Central Station to The Rocks; YCK and the Ivy precinct on George Street; The Oxford Street precinct including Crown and Bourke streets; Surry Hills along Crown and Elizabeth streets; Kings Cross, Macleay, William, and Stanley streets; Newtown and Erskineville Road; Redfern Street, Botany Road, and South Eveleigh; Green Square, north Alexandria, and Danks Street; and Central Park, Broadway, and Glebe Point Road.

The proposal also plans to expand some of the City of Sydney’s existing late-night precincts (such as extending the Oxford Street precinct to include The National Art School and Qtopia), add brand new ones (such as along Harris Street in Ultimo), and upgrade others to a later tier (such as in Taylor Square, Walsh Bay, and The Rocks).

The plans are open for public comment from 15 October to 26 November, after which the proposal will go back to Council for final endorsement.  

For more information and to make a submission, visit Sydney Your Say.