Georges River Council has announced its participation in the Permit/Plug/Play Pilot program, an initiative led by Transport for NSW in partnership with 16 councils across the state.
As part of the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package, the pilot program is designed to transform streets into thriving, community-centric places by simplifying the process of delivering street-based events.
The Council has been awarded a grant of $500,000 for ‘Streamlining Events held in Georges River: Enhancing Accessibility and Efficiency’ to identify and streamline the processes for three key streets in the Local Government Area.
The program focuses on reducing the cost and complexity associated with street-based events, creating a more efficient and accessible system for road closures and events.
“When I first came to office and was briefed on the cost of opening a street for an event, I was told it could cost up to $122,000 on each occasion. I couldn’t believe it. We are now fixing this,” said NSW Minister for Roads, John Graham.
“We want to make these events cheaper and easier for councils to run, so they can host them more often. These events bring communities together, having fun and supporting local businesses without blowing the family budget,” he said.
For more information on upcoming street-based events visit Council’s What’s On page or for more information on the Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program, visit the Transport for NSW website.
