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General community informationACCESS and PARKING INFORMATIONLOCAL ACCESS ONLY ZONEThe 2012 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX will be staged from 15 to 18 March 2012.Grand Prix and motorsport related activities will take place from Wednesday 14 March.This Community Information Guide is intended to provide you with a range ofinformation on the event and how normal services in the area will be conducted duringthe event period (see Event Program timetable on page 14).ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC> Around the event, within the Cities of PortPhillip, Stonnington and Melbourne, local lawswill be in place to prohibit the consumption orpossession of alcohol in unsealed containers inany public place (other than in any licensedpremises or in an extension of licensed premisespermitted by the Liquor Licensing Commissionand/or the Council) from Monday 12 to Monday19 March 2012 inclusive.AVIATION ACTIVITY> There will be aerial displays and flyovers at the2012 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX.See the Event Program timetable on page 14.COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES> All Community Health Services will operatenormally.EMERGENCIES> Telephone 000 for emergency assistance.Emergency vehicles have 24-hour access.NOISE LEVELS> Residents who would like to use earplugs areadvised to use soft foam disposable earplugs.These are available free of charge and can bepicked up from the Australian Grand PrixCommunity Relations Office which is operationalfrom Monday 5 March at Gate 1 (Canterbury Road),and on sale from local pharmacies.> For a full list of all activities please refer to theEvent Program timetable on page 14.PETS> It is recommended that pets sensitive to noisebe kept indoors during Formula 1 sessionsand aerial displays. See Event Program timetableon page 14. Pets are not allowed within thecircuit during the Grand Prix Race Period(Tuesday 13 to Monday 19 March).SCHOOLS> Schools will notify parents directly of anychanges to normal daily procedures.PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATIONThe Australian Grand Prix Corporation has workedclosely with public transport operators to encouragepatrons attending the event to use public transportto reduce traffic entering the local area.CHANGES WILL AFFECT THE FOLLOWINGSERVICES DURING THE EVENT:> Tram Route 96 – St Kilda light rail> Tram Route 112 – Clarendon StreetSaturday 17 and Sunday 18 March 2012Sections of tram routes 96 and 112 will be replacedwith a bus service to make way for the expresstrams between the city to the circuit.In the weeks leading up to the Grand Prix, see theMetlink website at metlinkmelbourne.com.au forfull details on the service alterations in your areaduring the event.For further train, tram and businformation call Metlinkon 131 638 or visitmetlinkmelbourne.com.auLOCAL ACCESS ZONEFree Permits will be issued to eligible residents and businesseswithin the Local Access Only Zone in February 2012.Only vehicles displaying this permit will be allowed access to theLocal Access Only Zone during the event. Selected perimeter roadswill be closed and access will be restricted to specific entry pointsduring the event (shown as blue arrows on the 2012 Access andParking Plans). Access at these entry points will be controlled bysecurity between 6.00am – 6.00pm for the four days of the event.PERMIT USAGE> Residents & Businesses within the Local AccessOnly Zone will be issued with two permits inFebruary 2012.Additional permits can be requested bytelephoning the Australian Grand PrixCorporation on (03) 9258 7120 or emailing:localpermits@grandprix.com.au> Local Access Permits are also to be used for shortterm access, loading and unloading purposes.> Permits are suitable for delivery vehicles, couriers,doctors, meals on wheels personnel, minister ofreligion, district nurses, hospice care workers andother services during the four days of the Event.> Permits are not required if travelling in an easilyidentifiable vehicle such as service vehicles,delivery and courier vehicles.> Buses, taxis and bicycles do not require a localaccess permit.> Permits MUST be attached to the bottompassenger-side windscreen of your vehicleand only the 2012 permit will be valid.> Please remove all permits from previous events.> Permits are for access only and DO NOT overridelocal government parking regulations/restrictions.> Where there is no change to the existingarrangement, normal parking restrictionswill still apply.> Fines may be incurred if the time periodindicated is exceeded. Vehicles may be TOWEDAWAY if parked illegally and fines issued.LOCAL BUSINESSESRefer to your local shops and businesses for tradinghours during the event.MIDDLE PARKTraffic restrictions will be in place around MiddlePark for the four days of the event as follows:> Mills Street will be closed on Saturday 17 andSunday 18 March except for vehicles displayingthe appropriate permits.> Armstrong Street will be closed betweenCanterbury Road and Canterbury Place fromFriday evening to Sunday evening.SOUTH MELBOURNEThe South Melbourne shopping precinct will beopen with normal trading hours and traffic accessfor the four event days except for:> Clarendon Street will be closed between ParkStreet and Albert Road, except for residents andbusinesses displaying a local access permit.ST KILDAFull access will be maintained to the Fitzroy Street& Acland Street business precinct. Businesses willoperate as usual for the four days of the event.RESTRICTED PARKING ZONEAdditional parking restrictions will be imposedduring the event, for areas within the Cities of PortPhillip, Stonnington and Melbourne.Please refer to pages 9 and 11.67

ALBERT PARK RESERVE: At a glanceALBERT PARK reserve: Road closuresGENERAL PARK USERS> Albert Park Reserve remains open to the generalpublic with the exception of the Grand PrixRace Period from 12.01am on Tuesday 13March 2012 to 11.59pm on Monday 19 March2012. During the Grand Prix Race Period, AlbertPark Reserve will be closed to the general public.> Signage will indicate detours along paths whilstinfrastructure is being erected and dismantled.COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND> The Community Playground will be closedduring the Grand Prix Race Period only.> Outside of the Grand Prix Race Period there willbe no vehicular movements on the path to thewest of the playground and the carpark to thesouth of the playground will be available for use.CYCLISTS> Access will be maintained for cyclists on all parkroads except during restricted access periodsand the Grand Prix Race Period. Clearly signeddetours will be provided during the restrictedaccess periods on park roads and other pathwayswhere necessary. Cyclists should be aware thattemporary speed humps may be installed onsome shared pathways.DOG WALKERS> Dogs can be walked in Albert Park as usual in thelead up to the Grand Prix Race Period, with theexception of roads and fenced work areas.ACCESS TO BUSINESSES IN ALBERTPARK RESERVE> Outside of the Grand Prix Race Period, commercialpremises operating in Albert Park Reserve will beopen for business as usual. For further informationon access to these businesses please contact thebusiness directly or contact Parks Victoria on13 19 63 or www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.MELBOURNE SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTREAlbert Park Reserve remains open to the general public with the exception of the Grand Prix Race Period.However, motorists, park tenants and park users should note that there will be periods of restricted accesson Lakeside Drive, Aughtie Drive and other roads within the park on certain days, as detailed in thefollowing table.DatesMonday 13 February toFriday 9 MarchFriday 9 March (3.30pm) toThursday 22 March (3.30pm)Tuesday 13 March toMonday 19 MarchFriday 23 March toFriday 30 MarchDatesAccess restrictions: Albert Park Reserve RoadsLakeside Drive closed weekdays between 9.30am and 3.30pmLakeside Drive closed weekends between 7.00pm Friday to 7.00am Monday.All other roads will remain open, except for short term temporary closuresdue to construction work. Minor delays should be expected.Lakeside Drive will be closed to all general public traffic.All other roads will remain open, except for short term temporaryclosures due to construction work. Minor delays should be expected.Grand Prix Race Period.Albert Park and all roads within Albert Park closed.Lakeside Drive closed weekdays between 9.30am and 3.30pmLakeside Drive closed weekends between 7.00pm Friday to 7.00am Monday.All other roads will remain open, except for short term temporary closuresdue to construction work. Minor delays should be expected.Access restrictions: Roy StreetAccess and car parking for the facilityduring the Grand Prix period Tuesday 13 toMonday 19 March will be via the multi deckcar park with entry & exit from Albert Rd orCecil Street.To gain entry into the car park, a MelbourneSports Hub membership card is required.There will be no access through the mainentry off Aughtie Drive between Tuesday13 to Monday 19 March inclusive.Foot traffic into the facility will then be viathe Aquatic entry at Stage Two.The Southern car park will be closed betweenTuesday 13 to Monday 19 March inclusive.,reopening on Tuesday 20 March.As a result of the Grand Prix and the increasedactivity around the park, to ensure you getto MSAC on time we suggest you:> Leave earlier than you would normally> Consider parking further from MSACand walking to the facility> Use public transportTuesday 28 February toMonday 26 MarchRoy Street will be temporarily closed during this time.12For facility operating hours go to www.msac.com.au or call 9926 155513

2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix on track Event Program *THURSDAY 15 MARCHFriday 16 MARCHSATURDAY 17 MARCHSUNDAY 18 MARCH1030 Gates open to public1030 Gates open to public1030 Gates open to public1030 Gates open to public1100-1115 Shannons HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION1100-1130 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Race 1 (30 mins)1100-1120 Shannons HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION1100-1115 Shannons HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION1125-1210 V8 Supercar HOT LAPS1140-1155 Shannons HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION1130-1145 FORMULA FORD Race 2 (5 Laps)1120-1140Shannons GROUP A/C TOURING CARSRace 2 (8 Laps)1215-1225 FORMULA SAE DEMONSTRATION1225-1245 Red Bull Race Off Practice1255-1315 FORMULA FORD Practice1315-1330 RAAF ROULETTES Aerial Display1330-1400 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Practice 11410-1430Shannons GROUP A /C TOURING CARSPractice1440-1500 Porsche CARRERA CUP Practice1510-1530 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Practice1540-1600 FORMULA FORD Qualifying Session1610-1640 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Practice 21650-1710 Porsche CARRERA CUP Qualifying Session1720-1730 ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON1740-1800Shannons GROUP A /C TOURING CARSQualifying Session1810-1820 Red Bull Race Off Qualifying Session1830-1900 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Qualifying Session2000 Gates close to public1205-1220 RAAF ROULETTES Aerial Display1230-1400 Formula 1 Practice Session 11420-1450 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Race 2 (30 mins)1500-1515 the ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON1525-1545 FORMULA FORD Race 1 (6 Laps)1600-1610 RAAF F/A-18 hornets Reconnaissance1630-1800 Formula 1 Practice Session 21820-1845 Porsche CARRERA CUP Race 1 (10 Laps)2000 Gates close to public1155-1215 Porsche CARRERA CUP Race 2 (6 Laps)1225-12401250-1305FERRARI in Australia 60 th AnniversaryRoad Car Parade LapsRed Bull Race Off Race 1 (5 Laps)Incl Renault Jet Pack Man Demonstration1330-1345 RAAF ROULETTES Aerial Display1400-1500 Formula 1 Practice Session 31520-1605 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Race 3 (40 mins)1605-1620 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON1630-1640 RAAF F/A-18 hornets Aerial Display1700-1800 Formula 1 Qualifying Session1825-1845Shannons GROUP A /C TOURING CARSRace 1 (8 Laps)2000 Gates close to public1145-1155V8 Supercars DRIVERS PARADE &Cams national championshipwinners parade1200-1215 Disney JUNIOR GP Challenge1225-1240Red Bull Race Off Race 2 (5 Laps)Incl Renault Jet Pack Man Demonstration1250-1305 FORMULA FORD Race 3 (6 Laps)1320-1355 V8 SUPERCAR Challenge Race 4 (30 mins)1410-1430 Porsche CARRERA CUP Race 3 (8 Laps)1440-1450 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON1500-1510 PAST AUSTRALIAN F1 DRIVERS PARADE LAP1525FORMULA 1 DRIVERS PHOTOGRAPHMain Straight1530-1540 FORMULA 1 DRIVERS TRACK PARADE1540-1555 RAAF ROULETTES Aerial Display1610-1620 RAAF F/A-18 hornets Aerial Display1630 FORMULA 1 PIT LANE OPEN1645 FORMULA 1 PIT LANE CLOSED1650-1652 NATIONAL ANTHEM1652 QANTAS JET FLYOVER1700-1900FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX(58 Laps or 120 Mins)2100 Gates close to public14* Program subject to change and further amendment – visit www.grandprix.com.au for latest information15