Town Hall, Playgrounds and Clubs Close, BBQs and Water Fountains Turned Off as COVID-19 Measures are Reinstated
Perth Re-Enters Lockdown on evening of 31 January 2021
The Town of East Fremantle has taken swift action in response to urgent health advice by the State Government and as of 5pm, Sunday 31 January 2021, will close our Town Hall and will be fencing off and closing playgrounds Town-wide, closing clubs and disabling barbeques and water fountains to reduce the community’s risk.
These measures will help the Town to enforce new guidelines on social distancing in public places, and these decisions have been made to restrict and prevent the spread of COVID-19 following recent locally-acquired cases.
Residents who can work from home are advised to do so, and local schools are also closed for the first week of term.
In implementing this directive, effective today, the following Council-owned community buildings within the Town of East Fremantle will be closed;
• Camp Waller
• East Fremantle Bowling Clubhouse
• East Fremantle Cricket / Lacrosse Clubhouse (Preston Point Reserve)
• East Fremantle Croquet Clubhouse
• East Fremantle Football Club (East Fremantle Oval)
• East Fremantle Junior Cricket / Football Clubhouse (Henry Jeffery Oval)
• East Fremantle Tennis Pavilion
• EH Gray Midwife Centre
• Glyde In
• Leeuwin Scout Hall
• Sumpton Green
• Tricolore Community Centre
Please note that under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA), it is an offence for a person to fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any of these directions, punishable by a fine of up to $20,000 for individuals, and $100,000 for bodies corporate.
Mayor Jim O’Neill said East Fremantle residents had responded magnificently to the previous lockdowns and encouraged everyone to take precautions to ensure the safety of the community.
He advised that many families are staying indoors, which is the safest course of action, but recognised that children and young people still need fresh air and exercise.
“In groups of two, we encourage parents and siblings to still go for walks, ride bikes and get some physical activity each day as this is crucial to physical and mental health, and East Freo has some of the most beautiful river-side walks and bike tracks in Perth.”
Beyond this, there are many online resources available, through schools and other sources, to help keep the young (and the not so young) entertained during the first week of the school term. He encouraged parents to seek out online learning options for their children to make best use of the time.
For updates on how COVID-19 and other news about the Town, consult our website at www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au, where you can find links to social media channels.
