- Police said precautions were being taken to ensure the safety of everyone
- No specific threats have been made but police will continue to beef up security
- Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the Anzac Day events
Beefed up security measures including crowd control, bag checks and new vehicle blockers will be deployed across Sydney for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Anzac Day events across the city on Wednesday, with NSW Counter Terrorism Minister David Elliott saying there is no specific threat and the measures are in place to ensure the community felt safe.
‘The Anzac Day march covers a significant part of the Sydney CBD attracting thousands of people and increased security measures need to be in place to ensure the safety of both marchers and spectators,’ he said in a statement on Sunday.
Beefed up security measures including crowd control, bag checks and new vehicle blockers will be deployed across Sydney for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations
NSW Counter Terrorism Minister David Elliott saying there is no specific threat and the measures are in place to ensure the community felt safe
The new vehicle blockers are being trialled for major events like Anzac Day and at other locations across Sydney’s CBD as part of the NSW government’s commitment to public protection, Mr Elliott says.
Crowds attending Anzac Day events in the city are being told to plan their trip and allow extra time for bag checks.
People are urged to avoid driving and instead use the additional public transport services with extensive road closures in place from 2.30am to 4pm.
The new vehicle blockers are being trialled for major events like Anzac Day and at other locations across Sydney’s CBD as part of the NSW government’s commitment to public protection
Crowds attending Anzac Day events in the city are being told to plan their trip and allow extra time for bag checks
Transport NSW are encouraging motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel through the Sydney CBD while traffic closures are in place.
Pedestrian crossings will be monitored at preset pints along the parade route on Elizabeth Street through underground access at the Museum station on Liverpool Street.
Free public transport is also being offered to veterans and their families.
The Dawn Service will begin at 4.30am at the Cenotaph on Martin Place and the Anzac Day March will begin at 9am.
The start point for the March is the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Martin Place.
The Dawn Service will begin at 4.30am at the Cenotaph on Martin Place and the Anzac Day March will begin at 9am
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