Nsw Government weekly update 15 February

  • Restrictions have been eased and the 2sqm rule reintroduced across the Greater Sydney region following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.
  • The following measures have been effective since 12.01am Friday, 12 February for the Greater Sydney region including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains:
    • 1 person per 2sqm will apply at all venues, except for gyms. Weddings and funerals will still be subject to a 300 person cap.
    • Masks will only be mandatory on public transport, but will strongly be encouraged in other indoor venues where social distancing is not possible.

DINE & DISCOVER LAUNCHES IN THE ROCKS AND BROKEN HILL TO HELP BOOST NSW BUSINESSES

  • The commencement of the NSW Government's $500 million Dine & Discover stimulus program is a step closer, with testing starting in The Rocks and Broken Hill.
  • Phase 2 is expected to start later this month with pilots in the Northern Beaches, Sydney CBD and Bega Valley Shire Council. The state wide rollout is expected to take place in March.
  • Following the state wide rollout, every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, to spend in participating businesses.
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