Moreton Bay Regional Council will reopen hundreds of playgrounds, libraries and dog parks from Saturday

Moreton Bay residents and their pooches will have a little bit more freedom this weekend as COVID-19 restrictions are eased again. HERE IS WHAT WILL AND WON’T BE OPEN

MORETON BAY Regional Council will reopen hundreds of playgrounds and community facilities this weekend in line with the Sate Government’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Libraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skate parks, barbecues and off-leash dog parks will all re-open on Saturday.

In line with Government restrictions, the use of these facilities will be limited to 10 people at a time and all social distancing provisions still apply.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said it was important residents continued to follow the rules through the slow transition back to normality.

The North Lakes Library will reopen on Saturday as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL PREPARES TO REOPEN PLAYGROUNDS

“After being cooped-up at home with the kids, I’m just as excited as everyone else to get back outside and enjoy our free public amenities,” Cr Flannery said.

“Our residents have been among the best in southeast Queensland at abiding by social distancing restrictions over the past few months, and it’s essential that we keep that up.”

Council will put up s ‘Your Safety is in Your Hands’ signs at all facilities to remind people to keep their distance and wash their hands.

Just 10 people will be able to play on playgrounds such as the one at Pine Rivers Park at a time from Saturday.

MORE MORETON NEWS

How you can see the whales this year

“Most horrible accident”: Boy 10 hit by truck while riding his bike

What the? Driver strapped a fridge where?

“Your safety is in your hands and I trust locals to take all necessary precautions to make sure we continue to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Cr Flannery said.

“That means continuing to use hand sanitiser and if you choose to use facilities like outdoor gym equipment or a barbecue, clean them before use.

“We’re currently in the process of thoroughly cleaning all our libraries before reopening, and our staff have been trained to maintain social distancing, provide sanitisers, wipe down all surfaces and quarantine returned items for 24 hours.”

Settlement Cove Lagoon and other Moreton Bay public pools will not reopen on Saturday.

Cr Flannery said Moreton Bay Region’s 10 library branches would reopen with extended hours to give patrons greater flexibility and find visitation times that suit them best.

“All our libraries except Woodford and Deception Bay are now open until 6pm each weeknight and each one will have a special late night opening sometime during the week,” he said.

“While we’re excited to reopen, your safety is our top priority. So only 10 customers will be allowed at a time in a library following a one-in, one-out policy to avoid overcrowding.”

Library goers will get just 15 minutes to browse or can spend 30 minutes using the public computers – which can be booked ahead of time via phone, email or online.

The late night opening for each library is as follows:

Albany Creek – Thursday until 8pm

Arana Hills – Tuesday until 8pm (once the refurbishment is done)

Bribie Island – Thursday until 7pm

Burpengary – Thursday until 7pm

Caboolture – Tuesday until 8pm

Deception Bay – Tuesday until 7pm

North Lakes – Thursday until 8pm

Redcliffe – Friday until 8pm

Strathpine – Tuesday until 8pm

Woodford – Friday until 7pm

Customer service centres will be open for business from Monday during normal business hours, 8.30am to 5pm.

Council is working to open swimming pools and aquatic facilities, such as Settlement Cove Lagoon, as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit www.mbrc.qld.gov.au or Council’s Facebook page.