City welcomes easing of restrictions

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.

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