Fee to watch Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks at Blues Point

“It is with an exceptionally heavy heart that I find myself supporting the motion for one year only. We have inherited a really precarious financial position that has not been relieved by our seeking a special rate variation,” she said.

“If you cannot afford a ticket for Blues Point, then I’d urge you to go to Bradfield Park, to Mary Booth Lookout, to Kurraba Point, to Cremorne Point, to Waverton, to Carradah Park and every other vantage point to see the fireworks on public land for free.”

Councillor Shannon Welch echoed Baker’s concerns.

“We’ve got to be a financially sustainable council, and so unfortunately this is one of those unpleasant things we have got to do,” she said.

Councillor Nicole Antonini agreed: “Unfortunately in light of IPART’s decision, we’re in a difficult position. This is not ideal, it’s certainly not the preference of most of this council, but in our current financial situation, we have little choice,” she said.

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