In late 2023, the City of Holdfast Bay investigated a proposal to extend the existing Glenelg dry area to cover the entire length of Jetty Road, Glenelg.

Between November and December 2023, Council sought community sentiment regarding the proposal to extend the existing Glenelg dry area.

Following a review of the community feedback, in February 2024, Council agreed to submit an application to Consumer Business Services (CBS) to extend the existing Glenelg dry area.

The Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs approved the extension of the Glenelg dry area on 31 October 2024.

This engagement has now closed. Please see below to read the results and the outcome.

We asked the community what level of support they have for the proposal to extend the Glenelg dry area to the full length of Jetty Road, Glenelg and what their reasons were.

102 people participated in the survey:

86% of the community supported the proposal to extend the dry area.

12% of the community did not support the proposal to extend the dry area.

2% of the community were unsure or neutral on the proposal to extend the dry area.

Key concerns from participants' responses

1. Concerns for safety (28)

2. Anti-social behaviour (23)

3. Residential concerns (12)

4. Alcohol-related behaviour (11)

5. Needs for a family-friendly environment (10)

At the meeting held on 13 February 2024, it was recommended that the Administration proceed to make an application to Consumer Business Services (CBS) to extend the existing Glenelg dry area to include the entire length of Jetty Road, Glenelg, bounded by Augusta Street to High Street, Glenelg.

CBS's application for the dry area extension included feedback provided through the consultation process and as an attachment to Council Report 26/24.

We would like to thank the community for its feedback and participation.
Click here to read the Council Report and the engagement findings