Council's Mobile Food Vending Policy PDF, 176.6 KB allows approved mobile food vendors to trade at some pre-approved locations on public land that's owned or managed by Council.
Our Mobile Food Vending Policy was adopted after we ran a trial of this program from 2022 to March 2024.
How it works
If you run a mobile food vending business, you need to apply for approval to be part of this program before you can trade at our approved locations. See below for instructions on how to apply.
After you're approved to take part, you'll be able to reserve a spot online for 3-4 hour periods.
While you're trading at our approved sites, you'll need to follow the requirements outlined in our Mobile Food Vending Policy PDF, 176.6 KB, plus any other conditions in your Section 68 approval.
Fees
There is a one-off fee you'll need to pay for a Section 68 Application to get set up. The current fee for this is shown below.
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameMobile Food Vans in a Public Place (not associated with an event) | Fee incl. GST$342.00 |
The additional daily booking fee shown below applies for each day you trade as part of this program.
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameCommercial Activities (per day) | Fee incl. GST$161.00 |
How to apply
Use the NSW Planning Portal to apply for activities that come under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993.
The button below will take you to the NSW Planning Portal to submit an application. You will be asked to log in or create an account to get started.
Location descriptions
When entering location details in the Planning Portal, there is a limited number of characters available. Please see the document below for suggested shorter wording you can use for the location you're applying for.
S68 application - suggested wording for Mobile Food Vending locations PDF, 79.48 KB
Application attachments
The following information will need to be attached to your Section 68 application:
- A letter from Wollongong City Council consenting to apply for Mobile Food Vending on public land. Please download the letter below:
Landowners Consent - Mobile Food Vending on Public Land PDF, 2888.28 KB - Public and Product Liability insurance for $20,000,000 noting Wollongong City Council as an interested party.
- Vehicle registration.
- Vehicle insurance - CTP / Comprehensive.
- Food Business Notification Number.
- Registration as a Food Vending Business with Wollongong City Council.
If you do not already have this, visit our Food Businesses page for more information and to apply. - Workers Compensation insurance to the extent required by law.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Photograph of vending vehicle.
When you receive the Section 68 approval, email the Notice of Determination to mfv@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Details about how to log in and book trading locations will be sent to you after we receive the Notice of Determination.
Approved locations
Explore the map or list below to see locations included in this program.
For specific areas at each location, please see the map above.
| Suburb | Location Name | Street Address | Council Land Classification | Permitted Hours of Operation | Max. vendors at one time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellambi | Bellambi Harbour | Off Robert Cram Drive | Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Berkeley | Holborn Park | Holborn Road | Road Reserve | 7am - 9pm | 3 |
| Coalcliff | Coalcliff Beach Car Park | Off Bombora Way (ROW) | Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Coledale | Sharkies Beach Car Park | Off Lawrence Hargrave Drive | Crown Land | 7am - 9pm | 2 |
| Dapto | Dapto Skatepark | Off Bong Bong Road | Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 1 |
| Fairy Meadow | Thomas Dalton Car Parks | Off Elliotts Road and Pioneer Road | Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Farmborough Heights | Milingaa Park | Waples Road | Road Reserve | 7am - 7pm | 1 |
| Kanahooka | Kanahooka Park | Kanahooka Road | Road Reserve | 7am - 7pm | 3 |
| Port Kembla | Gallipolli Park | Quarry Street | Road Reserve | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Primbee | Purry Burry Park | Purry Burry Avenue and Bundah Place | Road Reserve and Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 3 |
| Stanwell Park | Stanwell Park Beach Car Park | Off Beach Road | Crown Land and Community Land | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Towradgi | Towradgi Park | Towradgi Road | Road Reserve | 7am - 9pm | 3 |
| West Wollongong | Roy Johansson Park | Euroka Street | Road Reserve | 7am - 7pm | 2 |
| Windang | Windang Boat Ramp | Off Fern Street | Crown Land | 7am - 9pm | 2 |
| Wollongong | Neville McKinnon Park | Strathearn Avenue and South Street | Road Reserve | 7am - 9pm | 3 |
Please email Council if you have any questions about Mobile Food Vending.
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