Tilligerry RSL Sports Club has postponed its New Year's Eve fireworks display until later in January but the show will go on in Nelson Bay.
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The spokesperson told the Examiner that staff would confirm with the RFS on Tuesday afternoon that conditions were still suitable for fireworks.
"We are pleased to advise that after close consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Maritime Police and Ka-Boom pyro-technicians that the 2019 NYE 9pm fireworks will be going ahead in Nelson Bay as planned. Subject to adverse weather conditions," the marina stated about 12.30pm.
"The display will be monitored by volunteer Marine Rescue and Ka-Boom fireworks pyro-technicians and d'Albora Marina team members.
"As the display is over water all parties are satisfied that there is minimal chance of any incident, should conditions change an update will be provided through the relevant channels."
Nelson Bay and Newcastle look set to host some of the only fireworks displays to ring in the New Year across the region, coming amid mass cancellations due, in large part, to the ongoing hot, dry conditions and fire danger.
A total fire ban is in place for the Hunter on Tuesday, though exemptions can be made to conduct fireworks in line with advice from the state's fire authorities.
Tilligerry RSL Sports Club advised the community through its Facebook page late on Monday that it had decided to cancel its 9pm fireworks display, but it did not do so lightly.
"After much thought and discussion the Tilligerry RSL Sports Club fireworks display set down for 9pm on NYE have been postponed to Australia Day 2020," the club stated.
"We look forward to celebrating New Years Eve with our family and friends here at the Tilligerry RSL Sports Club [Tuesday] night with our outdoor activities commencing at 5pm with jumping castles and face painting for the kids as well as entertainment buy local legends 'Gasoline' followed by Newcastle's Party Band Project X inside from 9pm."
The club stated on December 27 that it had decided to proceed with its New Year's Eve fireworks - a decision that was "weighing heavily on us as to what is the right thing to do".
The statement, also made on Facebook, further read that the club was in discussion with the RFS to ensure its final decision was "the best interest of the community especially in regards to safety".
Following Monday's announcement that it had decided to postpone its fireworks display until Australia Day, Tilligerry RFS said the sports club had its "full support".
"This decision was definitely not taken lightly and has been hard for Tilligerry RSL," the brigade posted to Facebook on Monday night.
"We all need to respect their decision and know that they're just looking out for our community and not wanting to put any of us at risk due to the conditions that are approaching upon us [Tuesday] afternoon and later into the night."
In addition to working with the RFS about safety regarding its fireworks in Nelson Bay, d'Albora Marina will be hosting official NSW RFS donation tins and taking collections across the marina throughout the New Year's Eve celebrations, which kick off at 10am.
The marina will be filled with live music by Emily Smith and Hayden Johns, children's activities, roving entertainment and a family friendly silent disco.
The fireworks will be set off from a barge on the water, located off Nelson Bay's breakwall, at 9pm.
Parts of Government Road, Yacaaba Street, Shoal Bay Road, Magnus Sreet, Teramby Road and Victoria Parade will be closed on Tuesday evening due to the crowds anticipated to flock to the foreshore.
Up to 10,000 people are expected to flock to the Bay's foreshore - from d'Albora Marina around to Little Beach - on Tuesday for New Year's Eve celebrations.
A total fire ban is in place for the Hunter on Tuesday, prompting the RFS and police to remind revellers that set off illegal fireworks they risk being fined more than $2000.
"Conducting your own private fireworks display this New Year's Eve, though it's may seem fun, could lead to heavy fines or even jail time," the RFS said.
"A total fire ban is in place for New Year's Eve and the penalties for disobeying them are severe: $2,200 on the spot fine; if the matter goes to court a fine of up to $5,500 and/or 12 months gaol; and if a fire that escapes and damages and destroys life, property or the environment can attract fines up to $132,000 and/or 14 years gaol."
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