[dbaust] Information about CHOGM 2011
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:44:18 -0700 (PDT)
Information about CHOGM 2011
In the final week of October, Perth will host the Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting 2011 (CHOGM).
CHOGM is a significant event that will include visiting delegations from more
than 50 Commonwealth countries.
In hosting such a large event there
will be some changes to the way the
city usually operates. This brochure
provides information about the impact of these changes to help you plan ahead.
Road closures and access
Changes to traffic arrangements will be almost exclusively limited to:
• St Georges and Adelaide Terraces;
• Mill and Malcolm Streets;
• Fraser Avenue in Kings Park; and
• parts of intersecting streets.
Other major thoroughfares in the city are unlikely to be significantly affected.
Friday 28 October 2011 (Public Holiday)
From late Thursday 27 October to the early afternoon of Friday 28 October, St
Georges and Adelaide
Terraces between Plain and Milligan Streets, as well as Mill Street and a small
section of Mounts Bay Road
between Spring and Mill Streets, will be closed to all traffic to allow the
movement of visiting dignitaries to
and from the CHOGM Opening Ceremony.
These roads, at other times during the next two days will be closed again
briefly while motorcades move
through, but will be re-opened to traffic immediately afterwards.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October 2011
On both mornings the roads previously mentioned, together with Malcolm and Mill
Streets and Kings Park Road east of Havelock Street, will be closed for several
short periods when delegates move to and from the State Reception Centre in
Kings Park.
Local traffic will still be able to access side streets in the blocks
immediately adjacent to St Georges Terrace, Adelaide Terrace and Malcolm
Street, under police
authority (in some cases photo ID may be required to be produced and a
reasonable reason for access
established). Buses and heavy vehicles will be unable to access the terraces
over the entire CHOGM weekend from late Thursday 27 October to late on Sunday
30 October.
Pedestrians will be able to access all parts of the city at all times,
including footpaths along St Georges and Adelaide Terraces, although there will
be restricted access to CHOGM venues and some major hotels.
It is recommended CBD residents, businesses and workers plan their journeys and
transport needs around
these times (eg. residents entering/leaving the CBD and businesses/retailers
relying on deliveries/collections). As soon as timings for road closures and
openings can be confirmed, this information will be communicated to the public.
For more information on road closures visit
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Parking
There will be no street parking permitted on Adelaide and St Georges Terraces
and Malcolm Street or one block back along adjoining streets, from late
Thursday 27 October until late Sunday 30 October. The Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre car park will also be closed.
CBD residents, retailers and workers with car parks accessed via Adelaide and
St Georges Terraces and adjoining streets, will continue to have access to
their parking. However, as these roads will be closed during specific times, no
vehicle movements will be permitted
while dignitary movements and road closures are in place.
Anyone wishing to enter or exit car parks via the terraces or adjoining streets
should plan their journey in advance around the times these streets will be
open. Actual times
will be published closer to the event.
Roads to and from the airports will not be closed at any time, although traffic
may encounter brief delays due to the passage of motorcades.
Building access
CBD residents will be able to enter and leave their buildings at all times on
foot. Businesses, retailers,
staff and customers will also have pedestrian access to buildings at all times.
However pedestrian movement across Adelaide and St Georges Terraces will be
restricted
during the movement of motorcades.
If for some reason this restricts your normal access and causes you concern
please call the WA Police CHOGM Information Line on 1800 227 792.
This information should help you begin making some alternative plans, if you
think you will be affected. It is recommended that appointments and
arrangements be
scheduled around the times these streets are open.
You may wish to consider your own alternative parking to allow entry and exit
at your convenience.
Businesses and retailers are encouraged to consult with
suppliers, contractors and building managers as soon as possible regarding any
changes that may be required.
Public transport
Public transport schedules are not expected to change between Monday 24 and
Thursday 27 October. However, changes to some bus routes will occur between
Friday 28 and Sunday 30 October.
The Esplanade Busport will be closed to buses from the last service on Thursday
27 to Sunday 30 October. Buses will be redirected to operate via temporary bus
stands at
Wellington Street Bus Station.
Taxis
Taxis will have access to St Georges and Adelaide Terraces and Mill Street when
these are open to traffic, just like other small passenger vehicles, and will
be able to pick up and drop off passengers.
Some taxi ranks will be temporarily shifted and taxi companies and drivers will
be provided with information well in advance so they understand these minor
changes.
Special provisions are being discussed with the relevant
organisations for people with disabilities or those with
other special needs. More information will be made
available closer to the event.
Perth will still be open for business
The Australian and Western Australian Governments
want CHOGM to be an exciting event for Perth residents
and businesses. Trading for retailers, shops and businesses will continue as
normal through the week
of CHOGM. Shops will be open for business on the Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday on Friday 28 October
and the weekend.
Reporting suspicious matters
Should you have any concerns that might relate to CHOGM security, contact the
National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. Information from the public is
always taken seriously and could be valuable to police, no matter how
insignificant you might consider it to be.
More information
Additional information will be available in the media closer to CHOGM. Many
organisations’ websites will update relevant information as it becomes
available.
Some websites you might like to check for the latest details are
on the contacts page.
INFORMATION ABOUT PERTH DURING CHOGM 28-30 October, 2011
Contacts
WA Police CHOGM Policing Information Line
1800 227 792 (available 24/7) or www.police.wa.gov.au
CHOGM 2011 Taskforce – information about the event
1800 922 011 (business hours) or www.chogm2011.org
National security
National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 or
www.australia.gov.au/nationalsecurity
Public transport
136 213 or www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Road closures and traffic
138 138 or www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
City of Perth
9461 3333 or www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au
What’s on during CHOGM 2011
www.westernaustralia.com/chogm
WA Police Assistance
131 444 for general police assistance
Life Threatening Emergencies
000
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