Latest COVID-19 restrictions impact the Goondiwindi region
« Back“I want to reassure residents that the latest COVID-19 restrictions are simply a case of acting on the front foot to ensure our community stays safe. While I’m sure the last-minute change to the pools’ opening times will be disappointing to many, especially in the last few days of the season, the ongoing safety of our community is and always will be Council’s primary concern.”
Queensland Health is the official source of up-to-date and accurate information on COVID-19. Goondiwindi Regional Council encourages all residents to stay informed with the latest advice directly from Queensland Health at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ and https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/urgent-covid-19-update
Inglewood & Texas pools
Due to the new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Queensland Health, the lessee of both Inglewood and Texas public pools has advised Council of the following changes:
- The Inglewood pool will be closed tomorrow, 30 March. It will be open with limited staff for the last day of the season on Wednesday 31 March.
- The Texas pool will be open with limited staff tomorrow, 30 March. It will then close for the off-season.
“I understand that the new three-day lockdown for Greater Brisbane will affect the pools’ staffing capacity, and I absolutely applaud the local staff members for doing the right thing and self-isolating as required,” Mayor of the Goondiwindi region the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM said. “The lessee has the full support of Council in this decision.
Masks and gatherings in the Goondiwindi region
The latest Queensland Health advice is that from 5pm Monday 29 March:
- Gatherings for all of Queensland is limited to 30 people.
- Mandatory masks for all Queenslanders when outside your home – please note local businesses e.g. supermarkets should not permit access unless customers are wearing masks, some exemptions do apply please visit the website for more information.
- Restaurants, cafes, and bars can only open for seated eating and drinking, no standing allowed.
Isolation for visitors to Greater Brisbane
The latest Queensland Health advice is that from 5pm Monday 29 March:
- people who have been in the Greater Brisbane region since the 20 March 2021 will be subject to home confinement restrictions.
Cr Springborg also said the new lockdown requirements will affect him directly, and he will be self-isolating for the next three days. He is encouraging any residents who have been in Brisbane since 20 March to do the same and abide by the latest health directives.
“Just like myself, there will be quite a few in our community who must now isolate due to the Greater Brisbane lockdown,” Cr Springborg said. “However, the latest Queensland Health measures will affect every resident in the Goondiwindi region and I urge everyone to familiarise themselves ASAP with their responsibilities.
“We all want to be able to enjoy the Easter period, and following the new restrictions as announced by Chief Health Officer is our best ticket to preventing any further outbreaks,” he said. “This is also a timely reminder more generally about the ongoing importance of physical distancing and good hygiene.”
Any resident who is feeling unwell, or showing any symptoms of COVID19, should immediately be tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.