Moreton Bay Regional Council set to close libraries, museums and galleries

One of Queensland’s largest councils has announced the closure of many of its facilities due to the pandemic - but customer service centres will stay open.

Redcliffe Museum - one of the centres which is to close due to precautions by Moreton Bay Regional Council during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

Moreton Bay Regional Council will start closing a number of its centres from today.

All galleries and museums in the region will close at the end of the day today. A date of reopening is yet to be determined.

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Libraries will be temporarily closed for two weeks starting from Monday March 23.

Strathpine and Caboolture Customer Service Centres to remain open but Redcliffe Customer Service Centre, at Redcliffe Library, will close in line with the library.

Acting Mayor Mike Charlton said Council programs have been suspended and some facilities closed to minimise opportunities for the virus to spread.

“Moreton Bay Region is not immune to the Coronavirus pandemic, but we must all do whatever it takes to slow the spread of this aggressive virus,” he said.

“As such we have closed most of our venues and are awaiting advice from the federal government on the operation of swimming pools and aquatic centres.”

“Council will continue to take the best advice from Federal and State Governments until the situation is brought under control, and keep ratepayers informed of the latest updates.”

For more information please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Closures:

■ Strathpine Administration Centre - Open.

■ Caboolture Administration Centre - Open.

■ Redcliffe Administration Centre (in the library) - Closed for two weeks.

■ Redcliffe Entertainment Centre - Closed, tickets are being refunded.

■ Galleries and Museums - Closed.

■ Environment Centres - Closed.

■ Council Caravan Parks in Donnybrook, Toorbul, Beachmere and Clontarf (Bells) - Closed.

■ Libraries - Closed for two weeks from Monday 23 March

■ Morayfield Sport and Events Centre - Closed from Monday 23 March until further notice.

■ The Hub Business Centre - Closed from Monday 23 March until further notice.

■ Queensland State Equestrian Centre - Closed except for small, outdoor events.

■ Aquatic Facilities and Swimming Pools - subject to reduced hours details on Council’s website.