Roads closed for Australia Day

Roads around Woy Woy and Wagstaffe will be closed for Australia Day festivities.

Brick Wharf Rd and The Boulevard in Woy Woy will be closed from 6am to 10pm.

Residents of Brick Wharf Rd will be allowed entry from North Burge Rd only, with the access lane between Brick Wharf Rd and Chambers Place one way from Brick Wharf Rd.

Brisbane Water Dr between the Spike Milligan Bridge and The Boulevard will also be closed from 9pm to 9:30pm for the fireworks display.

Wagstaffe will experience road closures on Mulhall St, opposite Wagstaffe ferry, from 6pm on Tuesday, January 25, until 12:30pm Wednesday, January 26, for Australia day festivities.

Residents have been encouraged to use public transport to attend the celebrations to reduce traffic congestion and be more environmentally conscious.

Entertainment at Woy Woy on Australia day will include the Lantern Parade with this year's theme of Lighting the Flame of Community Spirit.

From 2pm there will be market and food stalls, children's rides and children's activities in the CWA Hall in Woy Woy with the official ceremony commencing at 6pm.

Celebrations at Wagstaffe will begin at 8am in the Wagstaffe Hall on Wednesday, January 26, with a number of Australia day addresses, guest speakers, singing, poetry recitals, flag raising and a free community breakfast.

Media Release, 17 Jan 2011 Gosford Council Media Media Release, 7 Jan 2011 Gosford Council Media