Published on Friday, 5 February 2021 at 4:20:34 PM

The City of Vincent Library and Community Centre will reopen and Beatty Park Leisure Centre will partially reopen tomorrow following the end of the five-day COVID-19 lock down.

Up to 150 people at a time will be allowed in each facility and the 4sqm rule will be in place during the post-lock down transition period.

The Beatty Park outdoor pool and gym will open during the transition period, but fitness classes will not be going ahead due to State Government restrictions.

The transition period - which will allow for the full 14-day incubation period for COVID-19 to run its course -  starts at 6pm tonight and will end at 12.01am on 14 February.

Beatty Park memberships will remain suspended until 14 February.

• Leederville Skate Park and all playgrounds across Vincent will reopen to the public at 6pm tonight.
• Community sports can restart with a maximum of 150 participants and spectators.
• Loftus Recreation Centre will also reopen tonight under the 4sqm and 150-person capacity rules, but all sports competitions will be postponed until 15 February.
• Community hall and park bookings are available, with park bookings capped at 20 people and hall bookings limited by the 4sqm rule.
• Kerbside bin collections are an essential service and will continue as normal during the transition period.
• Face masks will still be mandatory in all public places and workplaces, except during vigorous outdoor exercise.

Businesses to reopen

All businesses except nightclubs can open their doors tonight under the capacity rules.

It is essential for businesses to keep a mandatory visitor register and promote the use of the SafeWA app.

The City’s environmental health officers are available to provide advice to local businesses on the transitional measures.

Updates will be provided over the weekend at www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

Exposure sites

Coles Express in North Perth, on the corner of Walcott and Fitzgerald streets, has been added to the list of exposure sites.

Anyone who visited the petrol station on 25 January between 9pm and 10pm must get tested for COVID-19 and isolate at home until they receive a negative result.

Chemist Warehouse in North Perth is also listed as an exposure site. Anyone who visited the pharmacy on 29 January between 5.30pm and 7.30pm must also get tested.

Contacting the City

Customer service and ranger support will continue to be available for community members.

Single-use face masks will be available at the City’s administration centre, the Community Centre and Beatty Park.

In the first instance, please contact the City by phoning 9273 6000, emailing mail@vincent.wa.gov.au or through our website vincent.wa.gov.au

City of Vincent AGM

The City's Annual General Meeting of Electors (AGM) will go ahead at 5.30pm on Tuesday 9 February at the City of Vincent Administration Centre.

Masks will be mandatory and the meeting will be streamed online for community members who do not want to attend in person.

To watch the meeting online, visit vincent.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/livestream

Quotes from City of Vincent Mayor Emma Cole

“This is the best outcome we could have hoped for and it has been a fantasic effort from our community and local businesses in doing all that was asked of us over the past week,” said Mayor Emma Cole.

“Together, with the best health advice and strong leadership guiding us, we’ve done so well.

“We’re really looking forward to re-opening Beatty Park, the Vincent Library, community halls and especially our playgrounds. And we’re thrilled students can return to school on Monday.

“Please remember the additional SafeWA check-in requirements, to wear your masks and to keep up physical distancing as we transition through the next nine days.

“To our business owners in need of guidance on how the health directives impact your business, our health team remain available for support and advice.

“I’d like to say thank you to all staff at the City of Vincent for continuing to provide services and support to our community during this time, including our hard working health officers, rangers, parks and waste teams.

“Thank you to everyone for rising to the challenge. It has been a big week on many fronts, and your resilience and community spirit has been amazing.”

Further Information

Exposure sites

Testing sites and times

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