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The struggle to convey back Sydney’s nightlife will enter a new chapter with Burwood and Fairfield committing to set up NSW’s subsequent Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP).

The state’s first ever Special Entertainment Precinct was made everlasting on Enmore Road in December 2023 which has led to boosted foot site visitors, business income, and night-time visitation. This was adopted by the Inner West Council and the City of Sydney’s dedication for added Special Entertainment Precincts.

Special Entertainment Precincts enable councils to change trading hours and sound guidelines within a designated space to enable native hospitality and entertainment operators to thrive.

Burwood is turning into one of Sydney’s hottest nightlife precincts thanks to its well-known Chinatown Night Markets and surrounding eateries. To additional improve the precinct Burwood Council will set up a Special Entertainment Precinct over three blocks round Burwood Chinatown.

Fairfield can also be rising as a main Western Sydney nightlife precinct with famend eat streets with a vary of cuisines, road artwork and bars. Fairfield Council will set up two Special Entertainment Precincts, one in Canley Heights alongside Canley Vale Road and the opposite in Canley Vale alongside Canley Vale Road.

Both councils will obtain Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grants ($195,000 for Burwood Council and $183,308 for Fairfield Council) that may assist strategic planning, developing acoustic frameworks and neighborhood session. Both councils purpose to set up the trial section of their Special Entertainment Precincts by the top of 2025.

Once established, Special Entertainment Precincts enable councils to future proof their entertainment precincts by notifying residents and potential home patrons that they are going to be residing in a outlined space the place later trading hours and better ranges of sound are supported by council.

The transfer to set up Special Entertainment Precincts in Burwood and Fairfield are anticipated to be adopted by more bulletins, with one other 15 native councils throughout metropolitan and regional NSW raising resolutions expressing curiosity in establishing SEP.

Rolling out Special Entertainment Precincts throughout NSW is one of many instruments the Minns Labor Government is utilizing to rebuild a vibrant and protected night-time economic system after a decade of lockouts and overregulation by the previous Liberal authorities.

Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy John Graham stated:

“The lockouts and overregulation under the former Liberal government, decimated our nightlife. We are determined to bring back Sydney’s nightlife block-by-block, neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood.

“We’ve very excited to announce that Burwood and Fairfield will be our next hubs for vibrant nightlife, and to say that there’ll be more on the way.”

“Anyone who’s been out in Enmore will know it’s been a huge success. Now the same planning tools will boost other precincts, but in a flexible way that helps harness the unique personality of each community.

“The days where it was all about piling into Kings Cross for a boozy night out are over. We are now backing dozens of very different nightlife precincts right across the city and the state. Some will be about bars and nightclubs, others will be about food, art, culture, night markets or retail.”

Member for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li stated:

“Burwood has long been one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse destinations, and this new Special Entertainment Precinct will take it to the next level.

“From our iconic Chinatown Night Markets to our world-class eateries, Burwood is a place where people come together to celebrate food, culture and community.

“With extended trading hours and a stronger night-time economy, local businesses will thrive and residents will have more opportunities to enjoy everything this great precinct has to offer. This is about building a nightlife that reflects the energy and diversity of our community—safe, inclusive and uniquely Burwood.”

Member for Fairfield David Saliba stated:

“Fairfield has always been a great place to dine out and socialise, but I am committed to bosting our area further, with two formally recognised Special Entertainment Precincts in Canley Vale and Canley Heights.

“The cultural diversity in our food and entertainment in Fairfield is second to none.

“Unlocking our nightlife is just a part of showcasing what we, as a community, have to offer.”

Chinatown Burwood media supervisor Iris Chen stated:

“Burwood Chinatown is excited that Burwood has been awarded the SEP Kickstart Grant. This support will help elevate our precinct, bringing even more opportunities for late-night dining, live entertainment, and cultural experiences.

“As a leading food and dining destination in NSW, we are committed to creating even more vibrant spaces where people come together to celebrate food, heritage, and community.

“We’re proud to be part of an entertainment precinct like no other in NSW and look forward to an exciting future for Burwood.”

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