Cask wine sales could be restricted in the city to reduce problem drinking in the Parklands

CASK wine sales in the city could be restricted under a proposal being considered by the Adelaide City Council to combat problem drinking in the Parklands. Councillor Sandy Wilkinson yesterday suggested making a submission to the Senior Officers Group responsible for administering the Parklands dry zone — which includes representatives from the council, health agencies and police — to consider whether restricting the sale of low-cost and high-volume alcohol, such as cask and fortified wines, in the city would reduce problem drinking and anti-social behaviour.