New COVID-19 restrictions close Townsville playgrounds, dog parks

Public playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skateparks and dog parks in Townsville will soon be a no go. LIST OF WHAT’S CLOSED >>

The water park on The Strand is closed. It will be followed by Townsville City Council managed public playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skateparks and dog parks at midnight. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

Public playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skateparks and dog parks in Townsville will soon be a no go.

Townsville City Council will close the facilities from midnight due to new restrictions imposed by the Federal Government to minimise COVID-19 from spreading.

On Sunday the National Cabinet had revised its 10-person limit on public gatherings to a new limit of two people with the exception of households. People aged 70 or older have been advised to stay indoors unless going out for exercise or fresh air.

People on The Strand have been reminded to maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of coronavirus. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

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The council assured Townsville residents it would continue to deliver essential services during the coronavirus outbreak.

Crews will continue to collect waste, fix roads, and maintain water and wastewater systems throughout the new lockdown rules.

Residents should continue to place their rubbish bins on the kerb by 6am on their regular bin day.

Originally published as New COVID-19 restrictions close Townsville playgrounds, dog parks