More than 1600 sign petition in display of support for Cafe Central

A PETITION to allow a local cafe to continue providing alfresco dining has already attracted 1600 signatures after owners said they may have to close their doors

Cafe Central owner Daniel Treacy says they may have to close their doors if they are no longer allowed to offer alfresco dining. Picture Glenn Campbell

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A PETITION to allow a local cafe to continue providing alfresco dining has already attracted 1600 signatures after owners said they may have to close their doors.

Cafe Central owner Daniel Treacy has operated his neighbourhood cafe for the past six years without trouble but recently realised he needed to submit an application for alfresco dining.

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“If this outdoor dining was to be rejected then we would have to unfortunately close the cafe,” the petition said.

“This is because it would not be possible to sustain the business.”

A sign in the cafe’s window says that some of its neighbours had objected to the alfresco dining application.

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The petition had gained 1639 signatures at close of business on Tuesday with hundreds of regular patrons flagging their support for the cafe.

“The values that we believe we bring are a great place for people to meet, relax, eat and drink,” Mr Treacy said.

“We employ a range of staff as well as giving the opportunity for lots of kids to have their first job.

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“We aim to provide a space that is inclusive to all as we want to add value to the local area and Darwin as a whole.”

The petition is addressed to the Department of Infrastructure Planning and Logistics and the Development Authority NT.