2024 Event Applications-Scoping Document 2024

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 1:00AM 31 December 2024 (AEDT).

If you're considering holding your event on public land - park, reserve, sporting facility, footpath or road - and the event is open to the public, please complete the following steps:

Step 1 | Contact Council's Recreation Coordinator on 02 6801 4000 to enquire regarding availability of parks, reserves and sporting facilities OR contact Council's Regional Events Branch on 02 6801 4000 regarding footpaths and roads. 

Step 2 | Complete this Event Scoping Document at least four (4) months prior to the event.

Once submitted, Council will arrange one of the following:

  • An event scoping meeting to discuss your event and documentation required by Council; or
  • An email providing an outline of any documentation required by Council, including deadlines to enable Council to assess/process the documentation.

KEY TIMELINES

At least 4 months prior to your event | Submit the Event Scoping Document. Please allow Council seven (7) working days to respond.

4 months prior to your event | If your event is being staged on a road, or your event has the potential to impact the road network, an additional application to Transport for NSW is required. This application is reviewed by Transport for NSW, NSW Police and Council. Applications must be received by Council at least four (4) months prior to the event. Applications received less than four (4) months prior run the risk of not obtaining appropriate approvals. Download and complete the Special Events Transport Form (PDF 1.8MB)

6 weeks prior to the event | All documentation including certificates of currency, plans and supporting applications must be received by Council. Failure to do so will result in a processing fee being payable.