Skate parks off limits under coronavirus restrictions

The Torquay Road skate park has been filled with sand to stop people ignoring new social distancing rules introduced to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Fraser Coast Regional Council CEO Ken Diehm said playgrounds throughout the region were closed this week in line with new coronavirus restrictions announced by the National Cabinet.

“The health and safety of the community is our highest priority, and we all need to abide by the directions coming from all levels of government to slow the spread of the coronavirus,” he said.

“It is very disappointing that we have still had many people, particularly children, gathering at the skate parks and moving aside or vandalising barriers that had been put in place.

“We have filled the Torquay Road skate park as a trial to prevent its use and may adopt similar measures at Anzac Park in Maryborough and at the Pialba Esplanade Precinct skate park in the future if necessary.

“With schools moving to pupil-free days next week, it is imperative parents take responsibility for what their children are doing and where they are.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is that everyone follow the rules around social distancing and gathering in groups. The National Cabinet has introduced these measures to keep us all safe and slow the spread of the coronavirus.

“These are difficult and challenging times for everyone, and we all have to make big changes in how we go about our daily lives.”

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