Melbourne hospitality venues may be allowed to increase al fresco dining availability under new government measures to assist businesses reopening.
Daniel Andrews flagged restaurants, cafes and pubs may be able to seat patrons on the sidewalk or in parks in an effort to boost capacity whilst adhering to the health advice.
Under current local council laws, many venues were limited in outdoor seating options due to restrictions surrounding roadside parking and restaurants opposite parks. “We are going to make some pretty aggressive decisions about freeing up as much space as possible,” Mr Andrews said. “So I would just say to business, it’s not like only those who have got a very limited number of tables out the front today … that’s the only space you’ll have.
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