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Sydney New Year’s Eve media call at Glebe Island

City of Sydney < 1 min read

WHAT:            City of Sydney New Year’s Eve media call – loading of the fireworks barges at the Glebe Island site

 

WHEN:           Friday 27 December

Arrive from 9.30am for a compulsory safety induction at 9.45am ahead of a 10am start      

           

WHERE:         Glebe Island, James Craig Road, Rozelle

 

WHO:             New Year’s Eve Fireworks Director, Fortunato Foti

Foti Family

Stephen Gilby, Executive Producer, City of Sydney

 

SAFETY         - For site entry all personnel must wear fully enclosed flat shoes (no

RULES:          heels, sandals or ballet flats)

                        - For access to fireworks barges all personnel must wear high cotton

content clothing including long pants

- No mobile phones on barges

- All other electronic devices need to be checked by the site manager prior to use on the barge

 

If you fail to follow the directions of the Site Manager you will be asked to leave.

 

 

Media contacts:

 

Elaine Kelly – 0477 362 550 or [email protected]

Roxanne Macara – 0438 554 640 or [email protected]

 

 

For New Year’s event information, visit the Sydney New Year’s Eve website.

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