The NSW Government has announced plans to introduce and trial a new safe space indicator system.
It will give certain nightlife zones a Purple Flag Accreditation, suggesting it is a safe space to go out in.
It was announced by the inaugural 24-hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues. It aims to improve, “public confidence in going-out areas."
“We have so many great night-time districts in Sydney and Purple Flag will promote many of the fantastic things they offer,
"The pilot program … will further enhance the revitalisation of Sydney’s night-life.”
Popular night zones including Parramatta's Church St, Lakemba's Haldon St and Marrickville's Illawarra Rd are tipped for accreditation.
Locations will be assessed on four distinct areas as outlined by Investment NSW.
“The program will assess destinations against a set of criteria to achieve a Purple Flag status, including public transport access, adequate street lighting and entertainment,”
The system was first seen in the UK in 2012 to highlight locations that had excellent standards and policies to manage their night-time economies. Sydney joins Sweden, New Zealand and areas in the UK to trial the system.
Alister Henskens, the NSW Enterprise, Investment and Trade Minister suggested that, “This program will help further position Sydney as a global night-life destination, joining cities like London and Stockholm, to create safe and fun after-dark destinations.
“The accreditation will allow people to easily identify precincts that have met high standards of safety, vibrancy, and diversity of entertainment and activities.”
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