REGISTERED clubs in NSW now have the ability to become centres of shelter and safety in emergencies for any resident living within a 5km radius.
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The Registered Clubs Amendment (Exception to 5 Kilometre Rule) Regulation 2015 relaxes the requirement for anyone living within a 5km radius of a registered club to be a member to enter the club during emergencies.
Deputy Premier Troy Grant said the change, which came into effect on December 11, formalises the ability of clubs to be respite and recovery centres in disasters.
"This is a great move that will allow registered clubs to provide shelter, relief or other forms of assistance to local residents during emergency situations that endanger, or threaten to endanger, their safety or health,'' Mr Grant said.
He said the change would allow clubs to help their communities in situations such as fires, floods, storms and heatwaves where residents need to seek shelter and safety quickly.
