As hundreds of party boats and luxury yachts take to Sydney Harbour for Vivid Sydney, Liquor & Gaming NSW is shining a light on harbour safety.
Welcoming the Agency initiative, Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson said Liquor & Gaming Inspectors would be checking licensed vessels and nearby venues in Sydney Harbour to keep people safe by ensuring compliance with responsible service of alcohol.
Mr Anderson said with crowds returning to Vivid for the first time in three years it was vital that people visiting the Harbour were able to do so safely.
“We know Vivid increases activity on the Harbour and while we all like to enjoy ourselves during these great events, Liquor and Gaming inspectors will be focusing their compliance efforts on licensed vessels and nearby venues to ensure people have fun in a safe way,” Mr Anderson said.
“Licensed hospitality venues in the CBD, The Rocks, Barangaroo and Potts Point will also be able to trade until midnight, instead of 10pm on Sundays as part of a NSW Government initiative to support the sector,” he said.
Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres said Vivid Sydney was transforming the Harbour City until 18 June with more than 200 events.
“From Central Station to Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo or out on the Harbour, Vivid Sydney provides visitors the chance to enjoy and celebrate our incredible city through a symphony of 3D-light projections, exhilarating live music performances and discussions from the world’s brightest minds,” Mr Ayres said.
“If you think you’ve experienced Vivid Sydney before, think again,” he said.
“This year’s program contains new venues, cutting edge artists, immersive events, unmissable performances and sensational experiences so get out and enjoy Sydney at its brightest and best.”
Further information on Vivid Sydney 2022 can be accessed at this PS News link.
