Businesses that operate in public outdoor areas will generally need to have a licence or similar agreement with Council.
Common outdoor businesses that operate in Wollongong include:
- Fitness Trainers: see our Commercial Fitness Trainers page for details.
- Commercial Surf Schools: Council manages licences for surf schools between Stanwell Park and Windang in line with our Commercial Surf School Activities on Foreshore Public Open Space policy PDF, 149.16 KB.
- Outdoor Restaurants: we oversee and encourage outdoor dining in public spaces. See the Food Businesses section of this page for more information.
To discuss running a business on Council-managed land, use the button below or call us on (02) 4227 7111.
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