Over 500,000 people are expected to ring in the New Year in Melbourne's CBD, with a dazzling fireworks and laser show, family-friendly celebration zones, and free public transport. Authorities are ready to ensure a safe and memorable night for all, while also cracking down on troublemakers.
More than 500,000 people are predicted to spend New Year’s Eve in Melbourne ’s CBD, and authorities say they are ready to put on a big show but also crack down on troublemakers. Fireworks and laser shows at 9.30pm and midnight will be the centrepiece of the evening. Police and Community Safety Minister Anthony Carbines said the event would bring in $18 million and be visible from as far as Ferntree Gully and Frankston.
Family-friendly celebration zones will also operate from 6pm at Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and Docklands. Public transport across Melbourne will be free from 6pm until 6am to get revellers to and from the city safely. Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece urged people to make the most of the occasion and enjoy the celebration zones which will feature DJs, music and other festivities plus views of the fireworks. “Melbourne is really going to celebrate in a spectacular way this year, with 27 buildings part of a fireworks display, over 60 lasers. There’ll be more lasers than a“It’s truly going to be a night to remember, a night where all Melburnians can come out, have a great time, play it safe and celebrate together in this fantastic city.” The celebration zones will be alcohol-free, and people can bring a picnic or make use of food vans and other outlets around the zones. Pyrotechnics provider Rusty Johnson will lead the team that stages Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display. While authorities expect the majority of revellers to have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve, Carbines warned anyone causing trouble or setting off illegal fireworks would be found and punished. Carbines reminded revellers that 234 security cameras would be operating around the CBD along with scores of police, public security officers and paramedics. Police have promised a swift response to any troublemakers, especially those carrying weapon
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