Published on Monday, 23 March 2020 at 11:25:50 AM
Please be advised of the following closures and cancellations at Town of Port Hedland facilities, services and locations as a result of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.
These decisions align with directives outlined by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday evening:
- Wanangkura Stadium gym will close at 12pm today, including all 24/7 access.
- Social Sports programs are suspended, group fitness programs are cancelled and Creche is closed.
- South Hedland Aquatic Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre will remain open, however all swimming lessons are suspended effective immediately. All patrons must exercise social distancing.
- Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema is closed effective immediately.
- South Hedland Library will remain open, however all programming is cancelled. All patrons must exercise social distancing.
- JD Hardie Youth Zone will remain open, however all kids club programming is cancelled from tomorrow. Afternoon youth programming will still run from Mondays to Thursday, and from Saturdays 9am to 2pm. Friday night SLAM basketball is cancelled. No birthday parties or other bookings will be accepted for the facility. All patrons must exercise social distancing.
- All facilities bookings at all indoor facilities, including Jim Caffey Hall, Colin Matheson Pavilion, JD Hardie Youth Zone and Wanangkura Stadium have been cancelled.
A decision on the status of the new Port Hedland Library opening will be made in due course.
The Town is looking into alternative program formats where possible to help the community be engaged during this time. The Town is in the process of working out all the details associated with memberships and bookings and appropriate refunds: we will update the community in due course.
For more information on COVID-19, click here.
For media information:
Laura Hawes
Manager Marketing Communication and Events
(08) 9158 9365 | lhawes@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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