Splendour in the Grass has released a statement about the challenges caused by the rain, on the festival which starts today.
‘Due to ongoing weather conditions, we can no longer accept any campers or vehicles including day parking at North Byron Parklands (NBP).’
Byron Council has also contacted the media today saying they have a very limited role in the organisation of the Splendour in the Grass music festival.
Traffic queues very frustrating
‘We understand there are very long traffic queues to get into the festival and this has been very frustrating for people and has an impact on local residents and businesses.
Council says the event is a ‘very professional, well-organised event and the safety of patrons is always the key priority for the organisers’.
Council, along with the Police and Transport for NSW have a role to play in approving the event’s traffic management plan (TMP) with the aim being to make sure traffic flows smoothly in and around the site. This year’s TMP was approved with a range of measures, signage and systems in place to keep traffic moving.
‘It has been extremely wet this year and rain in recent days has no doubt caused the organisers some problems in getting vehicles onto the site which resulted in long delays
‘Council has no doubt organisers are working as hard as they can to rectify problems.’
Looking at ways of improving for next year
Festival organisers, Police, Emergency Services, Transport for NSW, Council and other key stakeholders will meet after this year’s event for a debrief to look at ways of improving things for next year’s event.
The Splendour statement says that all incoming camping patrons and day parkers should proceed to Byron Events Farm (BEF) at 35 Yarun Rd, Tyagarah. This does not include Accessible, Flashcamp and Tent City patrons who will still be accepted at NBP.
‘Your NBP camping ticket and parking pass will be scanned and accepted at BEF.
‘Free bus shuttles between BEF to NBP will be available.’
Splendour organisers say they want to thank patrons for their patience and gave a big shout-out to their staff who are working around Mother Nature to get people in safely.
The community hotline for Splendour in the Grass is 1300 899 440 or email: [email protected]
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