Alcohol and tobacco restrictions

The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in some areas of Hobsons Bay.

In accordance with clause 86 (2) of its Community Local Law (the Local Law), Hobsons Bay City Council (the Council) will trial an extension to designated areas outlined in table below, in which no person may, at any time from 12.01am on Saturday, 1st December 2012 for five months until Tuesdayy, 30th April 2013, consume any alcoholic beverage or have in his or her possession any alcoholic beverage in an unsealed container.

Alcohol restricted areas

Location	Duration	Details	Melways reference
Altona - around Pier Street	All year round	All public spaces withing the area bounded by Romawi Street. the railway line, Bayview Street and Port Phillip Bay.	54 H10 54 F11-J11
Altona - around Pier Street	Temporary: 1st December 2012 to 30th April 2013	The public areas withing the area bounded by Romawi Street, Civic Pareade, Bayview Street and Port Phillip Bay.
Williamstown - along the Esplanade	All year round	The public areas withing the area bounded by Esplanade, Forster Street, Garden Street and Mill Lane.	56 B10
Williamstown - along the Esplanade	Temporary: 1st December 2012 to 30th April 2013	Along the Esplanade from Bayview Street to Thompson Street, including all public areas south of the footpath to the waters of Port Phillip Bay and bounded to the north by railway Place, including the Williamstown Beach railway Station.	55 K14-56 D11 55 K9-56 D10
Newport - Mason Street	All year round	Paine Reserve and the area along mason Street through to Mirls Street.	55 J4
Laverton	All year round	The public area bounded by Woods Street , Thomas Street, Maher Road and Hickey Street.	53 E9 53 E12
Laverton	Temporary: 1st December 2012 to 30th April 2013	The public reserve adjacent to Lohse Street.	53 D9 53 E9
Altona Meadows - Central Square Shopping Centre	All year round	The car park at central Square Shopping Centre adjacent to the intersection of Central Avenue and Merton Street, Altona Meadows.	53 E12

Altona restricted areas - temporary

Locations

Details

Melways

reference

Bayside Festival - Altona

All areas within J K Grant Reserve, bounded by Fresno Street, Sugargum Drive and Civic Parade.

Excludes the two 30 metre areas to the north and south of the sports pavillion and social room buildings, together with any premises already licensed to sell and serve alcohol withion the boundaries of J K Grant Reserve.

54 G-H10

Williamstown

Nelson Place footpath and roadway, extending from Pasco Street to Syme Street.

Excludes any business already permitted to serve alcohol.

Cole Street and Parker Street roadways and footpaths from Nelson Place intersection to Aitken Street intersection.

Excludes existing permits.

Commonwealth Reserve - excluding any businesses issued a permit.

56 D9

Tobacco Act restrictions

Test purchases are regularly conducted at tobacco retailers, eating establishments and licensed premises for sales to minors to ensure compliance with the Tobacco Act.

The Council also responds to any complaints of breaches of smoke free dining, display and advertising of tobacco products and cigarette sales to minors.

Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed dining area or workplace. Businesses that offer outdoor dining must provide wind proof ashtrays, under the Council's Footpath Trading Code of Practice.