Changes and Reopening of Services and Facilities
Subject to the latest State and Federal Government advice, Council’s focus is to ensure services and programs are provided as safely, effectively and reliably as possible.
Please find below list of Council services and facilities currently impacted by COVID-19 Queensland Health directives, as well as those reopening in the South Burnett region (subject to conditions and user limits).
Current Service Impacts
Service/Facility |
Impact |
---|---|
Cemetery (Toilet facilities) |
Open |
*Council Tourist/Caravan parks |
Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park – Open for day use only – 6am–6pm (1 public amenity open) Yallakool Caravan & Recreation Park – Open for day use only – 6am–6pm (1 public amenity open) Murgon Caravan Park – open |
Council Parks |
Playgrounds – open Skate parks – open BBQs – open Public amenities - open 48 hour stop overs – open (Stuart River Rest area – Toilets currently closed for maintenance works - scheduled to reopen Wednesday 17 June) |
Council sportsgrounds & showgrounds |
Closed until further notice |
Customer Service / Facilities |
Customer Service Centres open EFTPOS payments are preferred. |
Galleries & Museums |
Wondai Heritage Museum - Open All other locations closed until further notice |
Halls & cultural centres |
Halls – reopening Monday 15 June 2020 |
*Libraries |
Open
|
Swimming Pools |
South Burnett Aquatic Centre – Nanango reopening Tuesday 16 June 2020 (pool lap or hydrotherapy use by bookings only) Update for Nanango Pool 09-07-2020:
Blackbutt, Kingaroy, Murgon, Proston, Wondai - Closed during winter |
Visitor Information Centres |
Murgon, Wondai & Nanango - Open |
Waste Facilities |
Open |
* Council Tourist/Caravan parks; refer to media release 04-06-20 South Burnett reviews re-opening of the region’s dams
*Libraries; programs are available on line and restrictions in place
Please note: The current Queensland Chief Health Officer Movement and Gathering Direction states a maximum of 20 people can gather publically outdoors regardless of whether people are members of the same household or not.
Council is also mindful of the need to be extremely cautious in ensuing all appropriate safety measures and operational procedures are in place to protect our patrons/staff from the potential spread of COVID-19 prior to re-opening. As such, Council is working to implement the appropriate COVID safe arrangements as a matter or priority.
Council appreciates your understanding and cooperation as we partner with the community and other levels of government to address Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impacts.
Members of the community are encouraged to keep informed on the latest COVID-19 health advice at www.health.qld.gov.au, phoning 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), Council’s website here or Council’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/southburnettregion for further information.
To help keep your family and the community safe, residents are urged to download the Australian Government’s free COVIDSafe app.
South Burnett Regional Council reminds residents to follow the Queensland Government messaging: If you are sick, stay home; if you're feeling unwell with symptoms of COVID-19, you should contact your doctor about being tested; practice social distancing; continue good hygiene practices.