December 12, 2021 - January 22, 2022: Issue 522

 

new years eve fireworks 2021: details for bayview, manly, dee why, frenchs forest

Fireworks at Bayview in 2013. The fireworks in the background on horizon are on Sydney Harbour. Photos: Michael Mannington


Council along with Pittwater and Manly local businesses will proceed with fireworks for New Year’s Eve this year in line with the easing of restrictions outlined in the State Government’s NSW Roadmap. 

The fireworks are  planned in the traditional venues of Bayview, as well as Manly and Dee Why at 9pm. For the first time, a new 9pm event has been added for Lionel Watts Reserve in Belrose to support the crowd density restrictions and social distancing.

While the NSW Roadmap indicated that these events will be able to proceed, they will be subject to the NSW Health Orders in place at 31 December. 

Mayor Michael Regan said he was thrilled fireworks would return to the Northern Beaches after COVID forced their cancellation last year and only Manly was able to go ahead the year before due to large swells and bushfires.

“2021 has been a tough year and what better way to mark its end than with firework events which bring our community back together.

“With the new addition of Lionel Watts to the program, no one on the Beaches is too far from being able to enjoy the NYE spectacle.

“Thanks to the community getting behind vaccination targets and with the government forecasting major restrictions easing from December 1st we can throw ourselves into planning our NYE events with more certainty.

“I know how many people look forward to these family friendly events on the Beaches and I am pleased we are in a position to deliver them.”

For the safety of the public there will be road closures in place around Dee Why and Manly. Please be mindful of the road closures when planning your journey.

Council is committed to COVID Safety when delivering community events and will comply with NSW Health Orders at the time.

Note: Council recommends that you keep pets indoors during the fireworks.

Details are:

Bayview - 9pm & midnight

The Bayview fireworks are presented by local businesses with support from Council. There will be two fireworks displays over Bayview at 9pm and midnight.

To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, Rowland Reserve will be closed. Families can enjoy the fireworks from multiple outdoor vantage points around the area.

Alcohol prohibited areas:
  • Having opened containers of alcohol at Rowland Reserve is banned between 6am Friday 31 December to 6am Saturday 1 January
  • Having opened containers of alcohol at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily).


Bayview fireworks map

Dee Why - 9pm

The Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at The Strand and Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why.

Road closures will be in place on Friday 31 December from 4 -10pm at:
  • The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (please note this section of The Strand is currently one way northbound)
  • Howard Avenue between Clyde Road and The Strand
Residents can access Howard Avenue via Clyde Road. For real-time traffic conditions visit livetraffic.com.



Dee Why fireworks Map

Special event clearways will be in place from midday -10pm on Friday 31 December at The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (western side). 

Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.

A one-way system will be operating on Friday 31 December from Oaks Avenue to Pacific Parade between Monash Parade from 6.30 - 8.50pm. No traffic will be allowed to enter this headland area for the fireworks display from 8.50 - 9.30pm.

Alcohol prohibited area: 
  • Having opened containers of alcohol at Ted Jackson Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily).

Manly - 9pm

The Manly Cove fireworks are presented by local businesses with support from Council. There will be 9pm fireworks at Manly Cove, East and West Esplanade Reserves.

Road closures will be in place on Friday 31 December from 5 - 10.30pm at:

  • West and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street
  • Belgrave Street from Sydney Road to West Esplanade
  • West Promenade from Sydney Road to Gilbert Street
  • Victoria Parade from Darley Road to East Esplanade
  • Wentworth Street from Darley Road to East Esplanade
  • Eustace Street from Gilbert Street to West Esplanade
  • Gilbert Street from West Promenade to Belgrave Street


Manly fireworks map

Residents can access Wentworth Street and Victoria Parade via Darley Road.

Residents can access Upper Gilbert Street via Camera Street. For real-time traffic conditions visit livetraffic.com.

Special event clearways will be in place on Friday 31 December at:

  • Both sides of West Esplanade and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street (from 1 - 10pm)
  • Both sides of Belgrave Street between Gilbert Street and Raglan Street (from 3 - 10pm)
  • Both sides of West Promenade (from 3 - 10pm)
  • Corner of Raglan Street and Pittwater Road - western side (from 3 -10pm)

Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.

Alcohol prohibited areas:

  • Having opened containers of alcohol at West Esplanade Reserve is banned (24 hrs)
  • Having opened containers of alcohol at East Esplanade Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily)

Frenchs Forest - 9pm

The Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Lionel Watts Reserve and Frenchs Forest Showground. Families can enjoy the fireworks from Lionel Watts Reserve.

To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, there will be restricted access to Frenchs Forest Showground on Friday 31 December. The Frenchs Forest Showground will be closed at the following times:

  • Partial closure in centre of the Showground from 2 - 8pm
  • Full closure of the Showground for the fireworks display from 8pm

The Showground will be cleaned overnight and reopened to the public by 6am, Saturday 1 January.

Alcohol prohibited area: 

  • Having opened containers of alcohol at Lionel Watts Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily). Please note, no glass can be brought onto Lionel Watts Reserve.


Frenchs Forest fireworks map

   

Fireworks at Bayview in 2013. Photos: Michael Mannington