Alcohol Free Zone at Woolooware

Consultation period: 6 June 2025 – 6 July 2025

Council is seeking feedback on a proposed new Alcohol Free Zone at Woolooware north of the Sharks Leagues Club to help manage concerns about alcohol-related antisocial behaviour in the area.

The Local Government Act allows Councils to create Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs), which restrict the consumption of alcohol in public places like roads, footpaths, and public car parks.

AFZ’s help keep our public spaces safer by stepping in early, before street drinking can turn into incidents involving serious crime. These zones are designated for four years and are reviewed and renewed as required.

A map of the proposed alcohol free zone at Woolooware can be viewed here.

Have your say

We are seeking your feedback on the new Alcohol Free Zone in Woolooware until 6 July 2025:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • Email feedback to eharper@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Eliza Harper, Crime Prevention Advisor, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.


Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made to the proposed Alcohol Free Zone. It will then be finalised and reported to Council for approval. We will keep interested members of the community updated.


Consultation period: 6 June 2025 – 6 July 2025

Council is seeking feedback on a proposed new Alcohol Free Zone at Woolooware north of the Sharks Leagues Club to help manage concerns about alcohol-related antisocial behaviour in the area.

The Local Government Act allows Councils to create Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs), which restrict the consumption of alcohol in public places like roads, footpaths, and public car parks.

AFZ’s help keep our public spaces safer by stepping in early, before street drinking can turn into incidents involving serious crime. These zones are designated for four years and are reviewed and renewed as required.

A map of the proposed alcohol free zone at Woolooware can be viewed here.

Have your say

We are seeking your feedback on the new Alcohol Free Zone in Woolooware until 6 July 2025:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • Email feedback to eharper@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Eliza Harper, Crime Prevention Advisor, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.


Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made to the proposed Alcohol Free Zone. It will then be finalised and reported to Council for approval. We will keep interested members of the community updated.


  • Consultation results now available

    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our proposed new Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) at Woolooware. The AFZ is being proposed to help manage concerns about alcohol related antisocial behaviour in the area north of the Sharks Leagues Club.

    • We had 21 survey responses - thank you!
    • 67% of survey responses are in support of the AFZ


    Many participants are in support of the proposed AFZ, highlighting the potential for increased safety, whilst others have raised valid concerns about enforcement and the importance of addressing other safety issues such as littering and bike safety.

    We acknowledge the concerns raised and will consider your feedback. We may make some changes to the proposed AFZ before it is finalised.

    We will keep our community and interested participants updated of progress.

Page last updated: 16 Jul 2025, 09:58 AM