Return to normal view

Dry Areas

An application for a general, on-premises or full club licence in a 'dry area' must, in addition to satisfying the standard licensing criteria of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, be the subject of a 'dry area' poll conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commissioner. A majority must vote in favour of the application before it may be granted by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

Where is the 'Dry Area'?

As specified in the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 the following parts of the cities of Whitehorse and Boroondara are classified as a 'dry area':

• east of Burke Road to Middleborough Road
• bounded to the north by Koonung Creek
• bounded to the south by Gardiner's Creek, Warrigal Road and Riverdale Road (as extended through the Box Hill Golf Course)

For more information download the Dry Areas factsheet from the link below:

The link(s) below will launch a new browser window.

You will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view the document(s) on this page.
Get Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, please contact the business area at the bottom of this page or request it using our website feedback form