The City welcomes the Victorian Government's announcement of an easing of some restrictions in place to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
In line with the statewide changes to restrictions, the City will open public access to a range of outdoor spaces this week, including:
- Boating ramps, piers and jetties;
- Golf courses;
- Tennis and basketball courts;
- Equestrian centres; and
- Beaches, including Eastern Beach Reserve.
Under the new guidelines, which come into effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 May, people are permitted to gather in groups of 10 on the beach or park, as long as people maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from each other at all times.
The City is moving quickly to put in place necessary safety measures to allow its directly-operated golf courses (Lara and Balyang) and public equestrian centre to open on Friday.
Community members cannot use playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment, public barbecues, drinking fountains and fish cleaning tables, all of which remain closed.
Existing signage from the City's affected facilities will be removed and replaced over the coming days.
