We're appealing for all families throughout the Wollongong local government area to do the right thing when visiting one of our playgrounds.
Council has been advised of people who have been using our playgrounds as a way to meet up with others and violate lockdown restrictions.
We don't want to close our playgrounds, as they're an important space for children to exercise at this time. However, it's essential people follow the public health guidelines and keep each other safe.
"Our focus is on the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community and we're working closely with NSW Police to support their efforts to uphold the Public Health Order," Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.
"They've told us about the disappointing behaviour of some of our residents who aren't following the advice and are gathering in playgrounds or not keeping their distance from others.
"We need everyone to do the right thing so that we can keep on enjoying this privilege. Police can't be stationed at each and every playground, so we rely on our community to be sensible and think of others.
"We don't want to have to close our playgrounds as we know that exercise at our playgrounds is important for the health and wellbeing of many of our community members. So please do the right thing. No one is above the rules, and there's no excuse if you're found flouting the Public Health Orders."
If your regular playground is crowded or you can't keep a safe distance from others, we suggest:
- Don't risk it! Head back home and come back another time.
