3 May BUSINESS INFORMATION GUIDE. #IMOZ30Years Toyota IRONMAN Australia

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1 3 May BUSINESS INFORMATION GUIDE #IMOZ30Years 1

2 CONTENTS Introduction 2 About the Event 3 Event Overview 4 Key Information 5 Event Details 5 The Course 6 Key Timings 6 Swim Course Map 7 Bike Course Map 8 Run Course Map 9 Event Timetable 10 Get Involved 12 IRONMAN Spectator Hot Spots 12 Getting around on Race Day 13 Temporary Changed Road Traffic Conditions 13 Race Day Access Maps 16 Detour Advice 21 Parking 21 Boat Ramp Closures 22 Pedestrian Access 22 Suggestions and Tips Showcasing your Business 23 Decorate your Window 23 Further Information 24 INTRODUCTION IRONMAN together with Port Macquarie Hastings Council are pleased to provide you with this Business Information Guide to ensure you have all the information you need for the Toyota IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie taking place on Sunday 3 May, This guide provides information about the event course, timing, changed access to local roads and facilities. It also advises of the different approaches taken by local businesses to successfully engage with the event participants and visitors to the region. 2

3 ABOUT THE EVENT WELCOME FROM IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CEO To the athletes, spectators, volunteers, sponsors and local community, get ready for the biggest IRONMAN party Australia has ever seen. This year Toyota IRONMAN Australia turns 30, and the old girl is looking to kick up her heels, to help this celebration we are bringing the best of the old school days of Forster and now Port Macquarie together. The IRONMAN team are thrilled to be back in beautiful Port Macquarie, it s worth noting that last year s event was voted as the best IRONMAN event experience in the world by the athletes, this is quite a feather in the cap of IRONMAN Australia. This honour is testament to everyone that makes the event happen, from the local community to the volunteers. This year in celebration of the events 30th birthday we bring you a host of events in in partnership with the NSW State Government through Destination NSW, the Port- Macquarie-Hastings Council, and the Local Organising Committee. It will be a party not to be missed. While the passage of time has seen many changes at IRONMAN Australia, many things have remained the same. The distance, more than 1800 athletes will cover is still a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km marathon, the feat of finishing is still one to be admired, and the support from the community and volunteers is still a highlight of the race. The other constant is Dave Ross, Dave is the only person to have completed every IRONMAN Australia event, so to Dave we say well done and good luck on this, your 30th event. There will be some familiar faces around town as we honour the athletes that have dedicated much of their lives to the iconic event. There are over 150 legends, athletes with 10 or more IRONMAN Australia finishes, competing and the second woman inducted into our Hall of Fame, Teresa Kunaeva will also be on then start line again racing an IRONMAN for the first time since Five time winner Lisa Bentley will also be in town for the birthday celebrations, as will IRONMAN Australia s favourite son, the recently retired, Jason Shortis. With the strong club culture and friendly competition that has evolved over the years in Port Macquarie, we are excited to continue the Australian IRONMAN TriClub Championship. Australia s strongest Triathlon Clubs will be doing everything they can to knock off the holders of the prestigious Ken Baggs Cup, the Penrith Institute of Sport. We look forward to providing an amazing experience for athletes as well as spectators with specially designated Hot Spots on the course offering the best viewing points. Not to mention the family favourite, Port IRON 5km Fun and the very popular IRONKIDS Aquathon. A sincere thank you to all the volunteers who generously give their time and support. Without the volunteer army and the strong local community and business support from across the region, these events are not possible. And finally, to all the athletes joining us from across the country and around the world, good luck. We hope you realise your dreams and have the day of your lives out there. Wishing you a safe and memorable race. Geoff Meyer Chief Executive Officer IRONMAN Asia-Pacific 3

4 EVENT OVERVIEW Established in 1985, TOYOTA IRONMAN Australia remains an iconic global event. The 226km course will see athletes swim 3.8kms in Hastings River, followed by 2 laps along the Pacific Ocean to make up the 180kms bike leg and then run a marathon of 42.2kms in the heart of Port Macquarie. It should come as no surprise that the event is a race that competitors come back to year after year. It will be the tenth year this prestigious event has been held in Port Macquarie. Right in your own backyard athletes will be participating and what further motivation is needed to support their tremendous efforts. There will be approximately 2,000 individuals competing in the event with many trying to win one of the 40 age group qualifying slots to gain entry in to the legendary IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii. Many other athletes will simply be rising to the personal challenge of completing the course. Spectators can get involved by cheering on the athletes as they push their mind and body for up to 17 hours along the course. Professional athletes start at 6.30am at Hastings River, Food for Less Car Park with age group athletes and teams diving in shortly after and all competitors must cross the finish line at Town Green at 11.45pm. 4

5 KEY INFORMATION As one of the longest running IRONMAN events in the circuit, TOYOTA IRONMAN Australia celebrates 30 years this year. The challenging 226km race starting at Hastings River in Port Macquarie and travelling through various local streets including: Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Camden Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan, will see over 2000 competitors take between 8 and 17 hours to complete. The event brings approximately $8 million into the local economy and helps place Port Macquarie on the International stage. EVENT DETAILS Date: Sunday 3 May, 2015 Race Start: Race Finish: 6.30am at Plaza Carpark on Short Street commonly known as the Food for Less Carpark From approximately 2.45pm at the finish line at Town Green 5

6 THE COURSE Swim 3.8km: Bike 180km: Run 42.2km: A rolling swim start - 1 lap course in the Hastings River between mainland & Pelican Island. 2 lap course heading south from Port Macquarie, taking in amazing coastal scenery on Pacific Drive & ive to Camden Haven & then return. 4 lap course first heading east to pass along the iconic rock wall before heading north to Settlement Point and finishing in the historic Town Green Precinct of Port Macquarie. KEY TIMINGS The leading triathletes will finish at approximately 7.16am when they will exit the water and begin the 180km bike leg. The first of the triathletes are expected to finish the bike at approximately 11.56am with a cut off time of 5.20pm for the last competitors. The final leg, the 42.2km marathon run starts at Town Green at approximately 11.56am, with the first expected finisher to reach the finish line at approximately 2.50pm and the last finisher must complete the race by 11.50pm to qualify as an IRONMAN. 6

7 SWIM COURSE MAP HASTINGS RIVER Settlement Rd WESTPORT PARK Portside Cres 2 3 Park St HASTINGS RIVER PELICAN ISLAND River Park Rd The Promenade SWIM COURSE 3.8KM SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 LEGEND S T SWIM - 1 lap SWIM START TRANSITION AREA SWIM START/ FINISH GATES LINE OF SIGHT BUOY 4 1 TURNING BUOY NUMBERED WEIR Commodore Cres The Governors Way Newport Canal HASTINGS RIVER Ballina Canal Ballina Cres Park St 5 Bay St T Clarence St Denham St West St Bellbowrie St Aston St DIXIE PARK Mort St Warlters St WESTPORT PARK Alva Ln Buller St William St Hollingworth St S Short St Keena Ln Mayworth Ave FINDLAY PARK Bridge St Kooloonburg Creek Gordon St 7

8 BIKE COURSE MAP COURSE PROFILE Elevation (m) Distance (km) INSET T BIKE ENTRY AND EXIT Warlters St Park St WESTPORT PARK Alva Ln Buller St Lap turnaround point HASTINGS RIVER Short St William St Clarence St Horton St Hay St AIRPORT T PORT MACQUARIE Town beach PB North Shore beach Club Tents located at Town Beach SN Nobbys beach WAUCHOPE AS AS Port Macquarie Golf Club Lighthouse beach Matthew Flinders Dr KILOMETRES LAKE CATHIE AS Houston Mitchell Dr PB KEW CAMDEN HAVEN LAURIETON PB BONNY HILLS NORTH HAVEN AS AS AS DUNBOGAN Grants beach North Haven beach South beach Rainbow beach Shark beach Pilot beach Diamond Head beach BIKE COURSE 180KM SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 LEGEND BIKE - 2 laps AS AID STATION PB PENALTY BOX SN SPECIAL NEEDS T TRANSITION AREA 8

9 Hay St RUN COURSE MAP Vehicular Ferry North Shore Dr HASTINGS RIVER Settlement Point Rd AS Stevens St COURSE PROFILE RUN COURSE 42.2KM SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 LEGEND AS F SN T LBC RUN - 4 laps AID STATION FINISH SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSITION AREA SPECTATOR HOT SPOTS CLUB TENTS LAP BAND COLLECTION Elevation (m) Distance (km) Park St AS HASTINGS RIVER INSET North Wall Rd TOWN GREEN River Park Rd PELICAN ISLAND Clarence St Horton St RYDGES PORT MACQUARIE Murray St Clarence St Warlters St Park St T LBC HASTINGS RIVER F Clarence St SN Stewart St AS Aston St Mort St WESTPORT PARK Alva Ln Buller St Hollingworth St AS Kooloonb Short St Keena Ln Horton St Hay St William St Church St Gordon St Grant St Lord St Club Tents at Town Beach Owen St 9

10 EVENT TIMETABLE *Subject to change THURSDAY 30 MAY EVENT VENUE 9.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Athlete Check-In Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 9.00am pm IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 2 Expo venues - Glasshouse, 9.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Sport and Lifestyle Expo Clarence Street & Town Square, Murray Street 9.00am pm IRONMAN Information Desk Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 10.00am Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 12.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 2.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 3.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 4.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street FRIDAY 1 MAY 6.30am am Blueseventy Practice Swim Hastings River, Westport Park Boat Ramp 9.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Athlete Check-In Open Note: Last chance to check in - you must check in by 5.00pm TODAY (Friday). Glasshouse, Clarence Street 9.00am pm IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 2 Expo venues - Glasshouse, 9.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Sport and Lifestyle Expo Clarence Street & Town Square, Murray Street 9.00am pm IRONMAN Information Desk Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 10.00am Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 12.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 1.00pm IRONMAN First timers information session Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 3.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 4.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street 5.00pm Compulsory Athlete Briefing Screening (Approx. 30min) Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street IRONMAN Athlete Welcome and Compulsory 6.00pm pm Race Director Update Function Marquee, Westport Park SATURDAY 2 MAY 6.30am am BlueSeventy Practice Swim 6.00am am Port Iron 5km Fun Run Check-In & Late Entries Hastings River, Westport Park Boat Ramp Town Green 10

11 *Subject to change 7.30am Port Iron 5km Fun Run Race Start Horton Street 8.30am (approx.) Port Iron 5km Fun Run Random Prize Draw Presentation Town Green 7.45am am IRONKIDS Check-In and Late Entries Westport Park 9.00am pm IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 2 Expo venues - Glasshouse, 9.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Sport and Lifestyle Expo Clarence Street & Town Square, Murray Street 9.00am pm IRONMAN Information Desk Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 9.00am IRONKIDS Start Westport Park 10.00am (approx.) IRONKIDS Random Prize Draw Presentation Westport Park IRONMAN Compulsory Overnight Bike Racking and 11.00am pm Gear Bag Check-In Westport Park 11.00am pm IRONMAN Information Desk Open Transition, Westport Park 12noon Transition Tour 1 Westport Park 1.00pm Transition Tour 2 Westport Park 2.00pm IRONMAN Pro Briefing Glasshouse, Clarence St 2.00pm Transition Tour 3 Westport Park 3.00pm Transition Tour 4 Westport Park SUNDAY 3 MAY EVENT VENUE 4.30am am Transition Open Westport Park 4.30am - 6:00pm Information & Drop Out Clerk Open Westport Park 6.30am IRONMAN Australia Race Start - Pro Male & Female Athletes Hastings River, Food for Less Car Park 6.40am am IRONMAN Australia Race Start (approx.) - Age Group Athletes (Rolling Start) Hastings River, Food for Less Car Park 8.30am pm IRONMAN Information & Drop Out Clerk Open Town Green 9.00am pm IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open Glasshouse, Clarence Street 10.00am pm Toyota IRONMAN Australia Sport and Lifestyle Expo Town Square, Murray Street 2.45pm 1st IRONMAN Finisher expected (approx.) Town Green 6.00pm pm Transition Open for Bike & Gear Bag Collection Westport Park 12.00am (approx) Race Officially Closes (17 hours) Town Green MONDAY 4 MAY EVENT VENUE 8.30am am Transition Open for Bike & Gear Bag Collection 2016 Toyota IRONMAN Australia Onsite 8.00am am Registration Open 8.00am pm IRONMAN Information Desk Open 8.00am pm IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open Results and 2015 IRONMAN World Championship 10.00am Kona Qualifiers posted 2015 IRONMAN World Championship Kona Roll 11.00am - 12 noon Down Ceremony 6.00pm pm IRONMAN Awards Ceremony From 9.00pm Official IRONMAN Athlete After Party Westport Park Glasshouse, Clarence Street Glasshouse, Clarence Street Glasshouse, Clarence Street Glasshouse, Clarence Street Glasshouse Theatre, Clarence Street Function Marquee, Westport Park Panthers Port Macquarie, 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie 11

12 GET INVOLVED IRONMAN SPECTATOR HOT SPOTS Check out the best Hot Spots on course, and watch all the action unfold on race day. Live commentary Music Amusement rides Giveaways and more 3.8KM SWIM COURSE Along the water edge at Westport Park, a great vantage point of swimmers heading out, and then coming in to transition. * A free water taxi service will operate on race day throughout the course of the bike leg specifically for spectators. The route will connect all three IRONMAN Spectator Hot Spots via a continuous service between locations. MATTHEW FLINDERS DRIVE The Turn-around at Clarence St Transition area, Westport Park always action packed, athletes coming in and out 42.2KM RUN COURSE 180KM BIKE COURSE CAMDEN HAVEN AREA Location #1 North Haven- Ostler Park Location #2 Laurieton- Corner Laurie and Bold Streets Location #3 Dunbogan- Dunbogan Boatshed PORT MACQUARIE Location # 1 Transition area, Westport Park always action packed, athletes coming in and out. Location #2 The FINISH LINE, Town Great the party continues until the last finisher crosses the line! 12

13 GETTING AROUND ON RACE DAY The event will see thousands of spectators arriving in Port Macquarie to cheer on the athletes. Major events such as this calibre cannot be delivered without some impact to the community. To ensure the safety of the public and competitors, temporary changed traffic conditions have to be implemented. TEMPORARY CHANGED ROAD TRAFFIC CONDITIONS It is essential that the event is conducted in a safe manner, therefore, NSW Police and Port Macquarie Hastings Council have approved for temporarily change traffic conditions to apply. The organising committee have again appointed Men At Work, a traffic management consultant to ensure the traffic management planning and implementation minimises impacts wherever possible and to ensure public and competitor safety. During the event, regular road users will need to be aware of the changed traffic conditions and will most likely need to modify their travel routines. If your business is located on or near the course, you will need to consider how the increased number of people and how the road closures and detours in place will affect your business. This booklet has been developed to assist in your planning. 13

14 The following table provides a summary of the changed traffic conditions in and around your area: CAMDEN HAVEN Street / Road Description Time LAKE STREET between ive and Laurie Street 7.30am pm Sun 3 May LAURIE STREET between Lake Street and Bold Street 7.30am pm Sun 3 May BOLD STREET between Laurie Street and Reid Street 7.30am- 4.30pm Sun 3 May REID STREET between Bold Street and The Boulevard 7.30am- 4.30pm Sun 3 May THE BOULEVARDE between Reid Street and Camden Head Road 7.30am pm Sun 3 May CAMDEN HEAD ROAD between The Boulevard and Bergalia Crescent 7.30am pm Sun 3 May DIAMOND HEAD ROAD 7.30am pm Sun 3 May PORT MACQUARIE Street / Road Description Time PARK STREET between Bay Street and the Anchorage PARK STREET between Hastings River Drive and Bay Street BULLER STREET between Hollingworth and Short Street SHORT STREET between William Street and Clarence Street CLARENCE STREET between Mourn Street and Short Street STEWART STREET between Clarence Street and William Street WILLIAM STREET between Stewart Street and Pacific Drive PACIFIC DRIVE between Lighthouse Road and William Street Changed (Westbound) 10.15am pm Sun 3 May 4.00am pm Sun 3 May 4.00am pm Sun 3 May 4.00am pm Sun 3 May 6.00am pm Sat 2 May 4.00am pm Sun 3 May 6.30am am Sat 2 May 6.15am pm Sun 3 May 6.15am pm Sun 3 May 6.30am pm Sun 3 May LIGHTHOUSE ROAD 6.30am pm Sun 3 May DAVIS CRESCENT 6.30am pm Sun 3 May 14

15 MATTHEW FLINDERS DRIVE between ive and Lighthouse Road 6.30am pm Sun 3 May Street / Road Description Time OCEAN DRIVE between Pacific Drive to Abel Tasman Drive Abel and Lake Street 7.15am pm Sun 4 May Street / Road Description Time SETTLEMENT POINT ROAD between Settlement Point Road and Park Street Local access only 10.15am pm Sun 4 May LAKE CATHIE AND BONNY HILLS SETTLEMENT POINT Emergency access will be available at all times during the road closures. 15

16 Stoney Creek Rd Pacific Hwy MAP 1 RACE DAY ACCESS MAP SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 SEE MAP 2 Hastings River Dr AIRPORT TO LAKE CATHIE, BONNY HILLS AND CAMDEN HAVEN PORT MACQUARIE North Shore Beach Hastings River Town Beach Nobbys Beach WAUCHOPE Oxley Hwy Pacific Dr Lighthouse Beach SEE MAP 3 Port Macquarie Golf Club Bago Rd Houston Mitchell Dr Pacific Hwy TO PORT MACQUARIE LAKE CATHIE KEW Pacific Hwy QUEENS LAKE LAURIETON CAMDEN HAVEN SEE MAP 4 BONNY HILLS NORTH HAVEN DUNBOGAN South Beach Rainbow Beach Shark Beach Grants Beach North Haven Beach Pilot Beach SEE MAP 5 Diamond Head Beach LEGEND KILOMETRES Access route Course Closure Sunday 3 May Refer to specific maps for further details and timings. For further information and resident access arrangements, visit or call the IRONMAN hotline

17 MAP 2 Settlement Point Ferry Shoreline Dr Point Plomer Rd River Park Rd Com modore Cres Bay St Bellbowie St Widderson St Portside The Anchorage Cres SETTLEMENT SHOPPING CENTRE Settlement Point Rd Stevens S t Girraween Rd Iluka Pl Park St Warlters St Hastings River Dr Park St PELICAN ISLAND Access to and from Sails Resort is available via Bay Street only. Follow the directions of the traffic controllers who will advise when it is safe to cross the course. HASTINGS RIVER WESTPORT PARK Buller St Waugh St Bridge St Gordon St Hollingworth St Clarence St Short St RACE DAY ACCESS MAP LEGEND SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 Horton St Hayward St Access route Course Closure 4.00am 7.00pm (includes Buller St, Short St, Clarence St and Buller St Bridge) Murray St North Wall Rd 6.15am 7.00pm (Stewart St) 6.15am 6.00pm (William St between Stewart St and Pacific Dr) Settlement Point Rd closed (local access only) 10.15am 12.00am Park St closed (local access only) 4.00am 12.00am Vehicle cross over point For further information and resident access arrangements, visit or call the IRONMAN hotline TOURIST PARK Munster St William St Church St Gordon St Stewart St Grant St Road closures continue along Pacific Dr and Lord St Oxley Hwy Gore St PORT MACQUARIE Lake Rd PORT MACQUARIE PRIVATE HOSPITAL Hill St 17

18 Lake Rd TO PORT MACQUARIE Herschell St Lord St Flynn St Swift St Pacific Dr Nobbys Beach MAP 3 McLaren Dr TO PORT MACQUARIE Koala St TO LAKE CATHIE, BONNY HILLS AND CAMDEN HAVEN VIA OXLEY HWY Granite St Calwalla Cres Shelly Beach Emily Ave Koala St Shelly Beach Rd ROSENDAHL RESERVOIR Orr St Ken nedy Dr SEA ACRES NATURE RESERVE Lighthouse Rd Crestwood Dr C restwood Dr J on as Absalom Dr Livingstone Rd Pacific Dr Mont a gue St Ba n galay Dr Davis Cres Miners Beach Emerald Dr EMERALD DOWNS GOLF COURSE Marbuk Ave Amet hyst W ay ALL MATTHEW FLINDERS DR RESIDENTS TO ENTER VIA EMERALD DOWNS ROUNDABOUT Sapphire Dr Cathie Rd Hart St PORT MACQUARIE GOLF COURSE s Matthew Flinders Dr evendul Cr Lighthouse Beach RACE DAY ACCESS MAP SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 LEGEND Elk horn Gr Links Cres Access route Essential access point Course Closure Sunday 3 May 6.30am 6.00pm For further information and resident access arrangements, visit or call the IRONMAN hotline

19 Kenwood Dr LAKE CATHIE Lak Fisherma n W y Lakeside Evans St MAP 4 Sprin g Creek Rd TO PORT MACQUARIE AND CAMDEN HAVEN (VIA PACIFIC HWY) Houston Mitchell Dr Forest Pky Springhill Pl LAKE CATHIE Explorers W ay Abel Tasm a n Dr Miala St Tallong Dr Mullaway Rd Fiona Cres Middle Chepana St Rock Rd TASMAN SEA Bonny View Dr BONNY HILLS Seawind Ch ACCESS IN ONLY (EXIT VIA BEACH ST) McGilvray Rd Kendall Cres Beach St EXIT NORTH ONLY Seafront Cir Rodney St RACE DAY ACCESS MAP LEGEND SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 Access route Local access only Course Closure Sunday 3 May 7.15am 5.15pm Essential access point For further information and resident access arrangements, visit or call the IRONMAN hotline Panorama Dr Jungara Cres 19

20 Bold St MAP 5 TASMAN SEA NORTH HAVEN Queens Lake Rd Kew Rd RACE DAY ACCESS MAP SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015 Stingray Creek LAURIETON Eames Ave Alfred St Edith St The Parade Access through North Haven Bowling Club carpark Camden Head Rd To Port Macquarie Laurie St Tunis St Lake St George St Short St Bay St The Boulevard Be DUNBOGAN ll St Camden Head Rd GOGLEY S LAGOON Scarborough Way Hanley St Reid St Laurieton United Services Club Lord St DEAUVILLE Camden Haven River Diamond Head Rd Beach St LEGEND IRONMAN Spectator Hot Spot Free water taxi Access route Local access only Course Closure Sunday 3 May 7.30am 4.30pm Essential access point For further information and resident access arrangements, visit or call the IRONMAN hotline

21 DETOUR ADVICE Suggested Detour Routes Pacific Highway Houston Mitchell Drive Oxley Highway PORT MACQUARIE TO LAURIETON Oxley Highway - Pacific Highway - ive (toward Laurieton) - Kew Road- Bold Street LAURIETON TO PORT MACQUARIE Bold Street - Kew Road - Ocean Drive - Nancy Bird Walton Drive - Pacific Highway - Oxley Highway PARKING Make yourself aware of the altered parking and traffic conditions in your area. It is advised to avoid the following car parks as you will not be able to access from 4am on Sunday 3 May: Westport Park - Volunteer Marine Rescue and Westport Park boat parking *closed Short Street- Food for Less, Sea Plane Clarence Street- Horton Street horse shoe Fisherman s Co-op car park Stewart Street- opposite Lord Street Town Beach (North and South) Flynns Beach Shelly Beach (North and South) Nobbys Beach Rocky Beach John Downes Park Settlement Point Road (North) Sea Acres North Haven Boat Ramp car park Boat ramp at Apex park Laurieton Camden Haven Marine Rescue If you have underground or offstreet parking with a driveway on the course or a road closure, you will still be able to use this but will only have access before the roads close and after the roads re-open. 21

22 BOAT RAMP CLOSURES Camden Haven North Haven - Camden Haven River Dunbogan Reserve - Camden Haven River Bay Street Dunbogan - Camden Haven River Henry Kendall Memorial Reserve - Camden Haven River Stingray Creek - Camden Haven River Laurie St Wharf - Camden Haven River Port Macquarie (Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May) Westport Park - Volunteer Marine Rescue Short Street - Food for less carpark boat ramp and Sea Plane Buller Street - Sea Rescue boat ramp Laurieton Seymour Street - LUSC Boatramp Short Street - Camden Haven Marine Rescue Lake Cathie Evans Street PEDESTRIAN ACCESS Pedestrian access will be maintained to all properties at all times via all footpaths throughout the event. Designated pedestrian crossing points across the course will be available to the public during the event. SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS Please allow yourself extra time as delays are expected on Sunday 3 May Make sure staff are informed and prepared. Advise staff of the changed conditions and detours in place so they can allow enough time to get to and from the workplace. Consult with existing or regular customers. Identify staffing levels based on expected business activity on the day of the event. Get involved! Refer to the following pages for advise on how to become part of the event. 22

23 SHOWCASING YOUR BUSINESS The event will bring substantial and long lasting economic and social benefits, and will deliver national and international exposure to Port Macquarie. Thousands of spectators will be visiting on the day of the event and in the lead up to the event bringing long lasting tourism benefits. There are many opportunities for residents and businesses to participate in the excitement of this world class event. You may like to consider some new ideas to make the most of the thousands of spectators in town. Some considerations include: Operating hours you may like to consider the possibility of extending or changing business hours. For example, if you re a café within the course vicinity, you may like to open earlier than usual on Sunday. Special offers you may like to take the opportunity to offer special deals, tweak your menu or have a sale. Extend normal alfresco you may like to consider extending alfresco areas or provide extra tables and chairs in areas that are expected to be popular spectating points. DECORATE YOUR SHOP WINDOW If you have a business located on or nearby the event course, you may consider taking advantage of the hundreds of spectators who will be along the course. Promotional material will be provided for those wanting to promote a connection with spectators and athletes, many of whom will visit the city ahead of the event. You could produce an attractive shop front by displaying IRONMAN posters or streamers and balloons in the IRONMAN colours. If you wanted to get more creative you could have a Swim-Bike-Run theme.there are many options that can be explored using your own flair and creativity! 23

24 FURTHER INFORMATION We hope that this guide was informative and helps you in the preparation for the event. Contact IRONMAN on one of the following for the most up-to-date information IRONMAN Hotline: IRONMAN Website: Port Macquarie Hastings Council: Phone (02) IRONMAN Asia-Pacific thanks you for your continued support and cooperation 24