Alcohol Free Zones

Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas have been declared in Jindabyne and Cooma. These areas enhance community safety by providing safe and attractive public spaces for residents, families and visitors, and by reducing the risk of anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime in public spaces. 

Alcohol Free Zones / Alcohol Prohibited Areas are declared in line with the Local Government Act 1993. 

Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ):

• include public places such as roads or car parks on public or Crown land 
• are indicated in yellow on the maps below and clearly signposted within their location
• are in effect from 7pm - 9am, year round, from 20 June 2019 - 31 October 2022. 
• Alcohol consumption is not permitted in these areas, and police have the power to confiscate alcohol.

Alcohol Prohibited Areas (APA):

• apply to parks, skate parks, and other civic spaces. 
• are indicated in red on the maps below and clearly signposted within their location
• are in effect from 9:30pm - 9am, year round, from 20 June 2019 - 31 October 2022. 
• Alcohol consumption is not permitted in these areas, and police have the power to confiscate alcohol.

These zones and areas are not related to licensed premises. Patrons of licenced venues such as hotels and restaurants can consume alcohol within the outdoor areas of the venue (such as tables on the footpath) in line with the venue's licencing conditions.  

Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas are enforced by NSW Police. To report people drinking in an area with alcohol restrictions, contact your local police station or the Police Assistance Line (PAL) on 131 444. 

If a sign has been damaged, stolen or defaced, please let us know by calling 1300 345 345 or by using the Snap Send Solve app. 

Please note that while the maps below refer to "proposed" areas, the areas have now been declared and are in effect.