Are you travelling through the South Burnett?
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group is aware of a small number of travellers in our region and advises all people to continue to follow directions issued by the Chief Health Officer.
Currently, Queensland borders have been closed to all persons without a state permit for entry, and people are able to travel within Queensland without the need of a permit, however all persons travelling are advised to return to their fixed place or abode as soon as possible.
South Burnett Regional Council has closed all campgrounds, Council showgrounds, Council operated caravan parks, and prohibited overnight stays in all public rest areas. Bonafide commercial freight vehicles are exempt from public rest area restrictions and are able to stay overnight if required. With a small number of caravans still within our region, all visitors are required under direction to stay in commercial accommodation being a motel or a privately run commercial caravan park. The Chief Health Officer has clarified this position by directive under the Public Health Act 2005.
People operating commercial accommodation may continue to do so and should follow the advice of Queensland Health to minimise the risk of Covid-19 to their facility as well as keep up to date records of guests.
Where people live permanently in caravan parks or are staying in caravan parks as interim abodes where their primary residence is not available, they may continue to do so, with social distancing observed. This includes the use of cabins within caravan parks.
For further information please see Queensland Health.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these arrangements, please contact Council by phone on 4189 9100 or email.
