Council close bayside aqua facilities amid coronavirus pandemic

A Brisbane councillor has called for residents to follow social distancing rules or face more restrictions after popular aqua facilities on the bayside were closed due to the coronavirus.

Baysiders enjoying the Wynnum Wading Pool during the school holidays. Picture: Adam Armstrong

A BRISBANE councillor has urged residents to follow social distancing rules or face more restrictions after the Brisbane City Council closed popular aqua facilities on the bayside yesterday.

After the Wynnum Library had already been closed on Saturday, it was announced yesterday afternoon the Manly Pool, Wynnum Wading Pool and Wynnum Whales Water Park had been closed.

It was part of Council’s decision to close the South Bank Lagoon as well as all aqua areas tomorrow.

Wynnum Wading Pool. Picture: Chris McCormack

ALP Councillor (Wynnum Manly) Peter Cumming said the social distancing rules needed to be abided by and if people failed to comply, he believed council could close down all playgrounds on the foreshore.

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“This has happened in major parks overseas,” he said.

Cr Cumming also said electronic books could still be ordered from the Council Library.

He also urged for baysiders to support local restaurants and cafes, who have been forces to close their dining areas and sell takeaway only.

The Manly Pool. Picture: Renae Droop

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Cr Cumming said several restaurants had contacted him to advise they would bring meals out to the cars of customers who had ordered and paid over the phone and would deliver to customers with disabilities.