Council announces further closures to minimise spread of COVID-19

A council north of Brisbane has announced the closure of two if its local offices.

Council workers participate in a Demonstration day conducted by Toro Commercial Mowing equipment

Two Moreton Bay Regional Council offices will not be opening tomorrow morning.

The customer service centres in Strathpine and Caboolture will shut at the close of business this afternoon for an undetermined period as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokesperson said council’s call centres would remains open to service all inquiries and one-on-one meetings could be arranged for people unable to access what they needed online or via phone.

Public playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skateparks, barbecues and off-leash dog parks in the region will soon be a no go zones.

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“Council is in the process of closing all these facilities with closures to come into effect as of midnight tonight following new restrictions announced by the Federal Government overnight to minimise the spread of COVID-19,” the spokesperson said.

On Sunday the National Cabinet revised down its 10-person limit on public gatherings to just two people, with the exception of those living in the same household.

People aged 70 or older have been advised to stay indoors unless going out for exercise or fresh air.

“While facilities are closed, residents can be assured that Moreton Bay Regional Council will continue to deliver essential services during the coronavirus outbreak,” the spokesperson said.

Crews will continue to collect waste, maintain roads and mow council’s open spaces throughout the new lockdown rules.

Residents were asked to place their rubbish bins on the kerb the night before their regular bin day to ensure they did not miss the rubbish pick-up.

For more information, visit mbrc.qld.gov.au or council’s Facebook page.