Draft Fireworks Display Policy
Consultation has now concluded.
In the past, Council has responded to firework (pyrotechnic) display notifications on a case-by-case basis with no formal Policy backing decisions.
We are now formalising the notification process for the lawful use of fireworks in the QPRC Local Government Area. Council must be notified of any firework displays and has the opportunity to:
- support the application in full
- support the application with conditions
- or object to the application.
The regulator of pyrotechnics is Safe Work NSW, however Council has a responsibility to make sure that it flags any potential local issues with Safe Work NSW to ensure that the local community is protected. This policy does not relate to the illegal use of pyrotechnics as this activity sits with the NSW Police and Safe Work NSW.
Submissions on the draft policy are open until close of business Monday 12 June 2023.
Submissions may be made:
- By commenting below
- By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au(External link) referencing "Draft Fireworks Policy 2023" in the subject line
- By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Privacy: Submissions with the author’s name and contact details will be provided to Councillors for consideration. However, names and contact information will be removed when the submissions are included in public documents such as Council Business Papers.
