Anti-social behaviour in the area surrounding the Ovingham Underpass is being tackled with an expanded dry area made permanent from 11 December 2025.
Last month, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Brett Humphrey approved an interim dry area, while discussions with the relevant councils and other key stakeholders, including local MPs, continued the establishment of a permanent dry area.
Following a joint application made by the City of Charles Sturt and City of Prospect, the Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs agreed to establish a permanent, expanded dry area covering parts of Bowden, Brompton, Fitzroy, Ovingham, Prospect and Renown Park.
The decision was made in close consultation with both Councils, South Australia Police and the Department of Human Services.
Map of three dry areas in the vicinity can be found at:
