Sea Point residents have been asked to object to a liquor licence application by the 24-hour BP garage located on Regent Road. The outcry comes after BP became the first petroleum company to be granted a liquor licence in June, where they have announced that alcohol will be sold at various BP petrol stations in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Even though this might seem like a good move for some, the Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay (SFB) Ratepayers and Residents Association urged residents to partake in the public comment to oppose the application, IOL reports.
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A poster by the SFB on their Facebook page says, “Do we need any more evidence against mixing alcohol with driving? The close proximity to a school, old age care and religious facilities, tourist and transport hub makes your objection even more important.”
BP head of convenience, Belinda Petersen, also previously mentioned that the brand emphasizes safety and convenience, as they are excited to offer wine takeaway sales through Pick n Pay Express for customers, as per Times Live.
A petition by SA Agst DrunkDriving stated that making alcohol available at petrol stations sends the wrong message, especially as the government is looking at ways to tackle alcohol abuse.
“The impact on our citizens, our health system, our fiscus is enormous – think of the trauma caused by crashes, stabbings, Gender-Based Violence, sexual abuse etc,” the petition read.
Meanwhile, residents have until September 27 to submit their comments on the application.
Stop alcohol being sold at petrol stations in SA-Sign the Petition! https://t.co/lim0I1I7ie @PresidencyZA @traumacentre1 @Saapa7 @MRCza @IOL @etv @SAfmRadio @Radio702 @CapeTalk @WHO @SANCANational @_ArriveAlive @alanwinde @bhekicele_rsa @MbalulaFikile @HealthZA @David_Makhura
— SA Agst DrunkDriving (@SADD_SA) June 21, 2021
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