PUBLIC EVENTS HELD ON PUBLIC LAND | Parks, reserves, sporting facilities, footpaths and roads
If you're considering holding your event on public land - park, reserve, sporting facility, footpath or road - and the event is open to the public, please complete the following steps. Bookings for market activity or bookings of Macquarie Street including the Rotunda can read relevant sections below.
Please note: Council takes pride in providing a number of quality open spaces across the Dubbo Region for use by the community. If you’re looking for a venue to stage a public event, please contact the Events Unit on 6801 4000 or email regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.
We can help you to identify an appropriate location based on the size and scope of your event.
Please be aware that various public spaces are maintained at various service standards in line with Council’s budget. Any maintenance, or additional requirements requested of Council may attract a charge. Before you determine a location, please contact us for advice on the best location for your event.
Step 1 | Contact Council's Regional Events Branch on 02 6801 4000 to enquire regarding availability of parks, reserves, sporting facilities, footpaths and roads.
Step 2 | Complete the Event Scoping Document provided to you by Council at least four (4) months prior to the event.
Once submitted, Council will arrange one of the following:
- An event scoping meeting to discuss your event and documentation required by Council; or
- An email providing an outline of any documentation required by Council, including deadlines to enable Council to assess/process the documentation.
KEY TIMELINES
At least 4 months prior to your event | Submit the Event Scoping Document. Please allow Council seven (7) working days to respond.
4 months prior to your event | If your event is being staged on a road, or your event has the potential to impact the road network, an additional application to Transport for NSW is required. This application is reviewed by Transport for NSW, NSW Police and Council. Applications must be received by Council at least four (4) months prior to the event. Applications received less than four (4) months prior run the risk of not obtaining appropriate approvals. Download and complete the Special Events Transport Form (PDF 1.8MB)
6 weeks prior to the event | All documentation including certificates of currency, plans and supporting applications must be received by Council. Failure to do so will result in a processing fee being payable.
MACQUARIE STREET | Including Rotunda bookings
Please note if you would like to book a footpath, including Church Street Rotunda, for activity such as busking, community BBQ, group performance, street stall, displays, promotions, raffle, mobile ticket selling or fundraising please complete the Footpaths, Public Space and Busking Application (PDF 1.2MB). For enquiries contact Council on 02 6801 4000 or email council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.
MARKET APPLICATION | Markets held on public land
Market Applications are currently closed. Market owners wishing to conduct activity on public space (parks, footpaths and reserves) across the Dubbo Regional Local Government Area are able to apply using the application form below. Please refer to the terms and conditions before applying.
Application to Conduct Market Activity (PDF 513.8KB)
Terms and Conditions related to Application to Conduct Market Activity (PDF 242.2KB)