Scenic Rim residents are being encouraged to continue with COVID-safe practices even though the lockdown has been lifted for the Greater Brisbane area.
Mayor Greg Christensen said that although the COVID-19 directive for the lockdown did not include the Scenic Rim, members of the local community should still follow the ongoing restrictions that remain in place within the five local government areas of Brisbane, Logan City, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Redlands.
He said that in line with the state government’s ongoing restrictions, local residents who leave the Scenic Rim to travel into an affected region in the Greater Brisbane area should abide by the mandatory mask wearing requirement for those regions.
“Our community needs to understand that lockdown zones are for our neighbours to the north of the region and include Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Ipswich City Council and Redland City Council,” Cr Christensen said.
“Even though the Scenic Rim is not subject to the restrictions, everyone should be exercising really thoughtful and diligent hygiene practices for the benefit of all.
“I encourage you to shop local, plan your week within the Scenic Rim, and people working in the affected Greater Brisbane regions might want to plan for alternative work arrangements.
“We need to all be aware that events can move quickly, so it’s important that we all stay vigilant with our COVID-safe practices here in the Scenic Rim as we go about our daily lives.”
Council services including customer service centres and libraries are continuing to operate as per their current arrangements.
The Scenic Rim local disaster management group is continuing to monitor the situation.
