Willoughby City Council are waiving the Application/Renewal Fee and the Administration Fee for businesses applying for outdoor dining licences before 1 May 2024, as part of the Artarmon Streetscape Upgrade Project.

Council will also wave the usage fee for a single six month period from the date of approval of a minimum 12 month licence up to 31 December 2024.

The fee free occupation is in response to requests made by the Artarmon Village Inc, the local Artarmon Chamber of Commerce and individual businesses along Hampden Road, and will support businesses directly affected by the construction.

Once complete, the upgrade to Hampden Road in the Artarmon Local Centre will provide improved pedestrian access, increased outdoor space for dining and shopping, better lighting and a new public amenities building.