Gladstone Regional Council has been monitoring and responding appropriately regarding the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, with our priority being the safety of the community and our people.

To ensure the safety of our employees and patrons, Council has decided to cancel all public programs until further notice.

Council will continue to follow health advice from Queensland Health and directions from the Queensland and Australian Governments.

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens, remains open, maintaining normal operating hours.

For a list of facilities reopening inline with Queensland’s Roadmap to easing COVID-19 restrictions, view the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page.

Open from Saturday 16 May

• Council owned playgrounds, skateparks and outdoor fitness equipment

Open from Monday 18 May

• Tondoon Botanic Gardens Administration Building

Restrictions are in place regarding number of patrons allowed in these facilities at any one time to ensure we can maintain social distancing.

We ask that visitors do not attend these facilities if you; have returned from overseas in the last 14 days, have cold or flu like symptoms, have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days. Interactions will be done as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise face to face contact.

If you see people not adhering to restrictions, please contact 13QGOV (13 74 68).

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