Mulch has been placed on the skate park at Glendinning Park.

Lack of cooperation from some community members will see increased measures implemented at local skate parks and playgrounds.

Last week, the City of Greater Geraldton closed playgrounds and skate parks in compliance with requirements from the state and federal authorities in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Despite signage and roped off areas, some people are ignoring the closures, removing signage and continuing to use facilities.

City of Greater Geraldton CEO Ross McKim said it was disappointing that some were not taking isolation requirements seriously.

“It’s unfortunate that people are disrespecting necessary requirements during this extremely difficult time,” he said.

“I urge all community members to comply with all isolation requirements so we can all get through this crisis as quickly and as healthy as possible.

“We will now be using a model adopted by many other local authorities, while it’s not something we want to do, it’s important we keep our community safe during this time.”

Mulch will be placed on the affected facilities to ensure they are not used during this time.

Mr McKim said he understood this time is particularly difficult for young children and youth, and encouraged the community to embrace other activities which are available online and in digital formats.

“It goes without saying that it is extremely hard to stay inside and practice social distancing during this time,” he said.

“We recognise this is a health crisis, but social implications on the community need to be carefully managed.

“I urge the community to embrace online resources and adapt as much as possible.”

The City’s Community Development team are working hard to ensure programs are still accessible.

Sunset Yoga is now live streamed through social media and a number of different organisations are implementing similar provisions.

Various resources for employers, schools and higher education, health, aged care, childcare, transport, travel and hotel sectors are available at the following websites:

HealthyWA website

Commonwealth Department of Health

State Government Coronavirus Page

National Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080

Community members are advised to check the City’s website and Facebook page for the status of City events and to contact individual event organisers for updates on non-City run events.

That City would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during this difficult time and please remain calm, together we will get through this.

Community members are reminded they can still contact the City through phone on (08)9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au