The purple flag program is already in place in London, Stockholm and New Zealand.
For an space with bars, eating places, pubs and nightclubs to be given a purple flag it is going to be assessed towards a set of standards together with public transport entry, sufficient avenue lighting and leisure choices.
Like the crimson and yellow flags at Australia’s seashores, the flag goals to indicate the place is protected and guarded to go on an evening out.
Not solely will the flags plug protected after-dark scenes, however they can even determine “well managed” areas for evening revellers in search of a variety of leisure choices.
“The accreditation will allow people to easily identify precincts that have met high standards of safety, vibrancy, and diversity of entertainment and activities,” enterprise, funding and commerce minister Alister Henskens mentioned.
The program can be trialled in Sydney’s CBD on York, Clarence and Kent Streets, Church Street in Parramatta, Haldon Street in Lakemba, and Marrickville and Illawarra Road in Marrickville.
York, Clarence and Kent Streets in Sydney’s CBD host dozens of venues whereas Haldon Street in Lakemba is famed for the Ramadan Nights meals market.
“We have so many great night-time districts in Sydney and Purple Flag will promote many of the fantastic things they offer,” 24-hour financial system commissioner Michael Rodrigues mentioned.
Rodrigues mentioned the purple flag will develop into a “recognisable tick of approval” for going out districts.
After the pilot program is launched within the 4 Sydney places it might be expanded throughout the town.