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Australia’s first designated entertainment zone – the Valley Entertainment Precinct (VEP) – also becomes a DSP ... a Drink Safe Precinct ... under the State Government’s trial.
Below are the main points about how it will affect patrons later this year. • An increase in police presence during peak periods in the precinct areas. In Fortitude Valley numbers will increase by 24 to 102.
• An additional 8 Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) officers will also be available to be deployed to Surfers Paradise and Fortitude Valley.
• TV screens outside of Fortitude Valley Railway Station to show real-time information for commuters wanting to use the Nightlink train services.
• The opening time for Fortitude Valley train station will be opened earlier before the next Nightlink service to make sure all passengers are able to get to the platform in time for their train.
• A public transport hub, in collaboration with Brisbane City Council, in the Valley Mall which will provide real time information on all transport options including cabs, Nightlink buses and Nightlink trains.
• Improved way-finding signage in the precinct so people know where to go for buses, trains and cabs.
• Investigate an improved secure cab rank system in the precinct to increase capacity and to ensure they are more efficient. This could consist of an extra rank or redesigned ranks.
• Work with BCC to stagger Nightlink bus departure times and will investigate changes to the Warner street bus stops in order to minimise crowding around the bus stops.
