Blue Mountains City Council has introduced QR code requirements for its nearly 40 outdoor recreation areas in the municipality in a bid to keep the community safe during COVID-19.
Council says signage with Service NSW QR codes has been installed at large playgrounds, as well as dog off-leash areas and outdoor sports courts.
“It is critical that we help keep our community safe, given the escalating COVID-19 situation. One way is by Council adding QR codes to our outdoor recreation facilities, so that Service NSW receives the details of people visiting these areas,” said Mayor, Mark Greenhill.
“Please check in if you visit these facilities. This makes contact tracing easier, if required.”
The current NSW Public Health Order states exercise and outdoor recreation activities are a reasonable excuse to leave home.
“We all need to help slow the spread of the virus and only move through the community for essential reasons,” Mayor Greenhill said.
“If we experience an increase in local cases of COVID-19 – then Council will close play spaces and outdoor sports courts. Council’s Crisis Management Team are assessing these issues daily so we can be responsive. Now is not the time for complacency.”
Council has turned on the lights – between 5pm and 9pm Monday to Friday – at 12 sportsgrounds, giving the community the chance to get outside and be active during the restrictions.
