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read moreThe NSW Government’s latest advice on the reopening of Greater Sydney’s economy indicates that when the state reaches an 80% level of full vaccination an increased number of activities will be possible - including indoor swimming pools reopening for lessons - along with sport stadiums, theme parks and race courses being able to reopen with density limits of up to 5000 people.
With parts of the current lockdown set to be eased as of Monday 11th October when the state reaches a 70% level of double vaccination, the 80% vaccination target is expected to be reaches on or around Monday 18th October.
The latest advice states that when this is achieved “from the Monday after NSW hits the 80% (aged 16 and over) double-dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated.”
The reopening of indoor pools for lessons is a significant as earlier advice had said indoor pools were unlikely to reopen until December.
Welcoming this development, the Aquatics and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW advised that it is “thrilled that the NSW Government has listened to the calls of the sector and revised its Roadmap to Recovery to permit indoor pools to reopen for swimming lessons when NSW achieves its 80% vaccination target.”
ARINSW Chairperson, Matt Griffiths advised “we are pleased that the State Government has constructively engaged with ARINSW and recognised the importance of swimming lessons recommencing at indoor pools on 18 October 2021 under COVID safe conditions.
“Indoor pools comprise the majority of aquatic venues in NSW and play a vital role in the delivery of essential learn to swim lessons and provide employment opportunities for thousands of people.”
The latest guidance advises that when the 80% vaccination level is reached people who are fully vaccinated will be able to undertake the following:
Exercise and recreation
Events and entertainment
Travel and transport
Reopening of indoor pools for lessons
ARI went on to advise that “since the NSW Government announced the Roadmap to Recovery on Monday 27th September 2021, the sector has experienced widespread confusion and anxiety as to when indoor pools would reopen.
“ARINSW made urgent representations to NSW Government to seek assurances that indoor pools would be reopening before the first day of summer.”
With recent changes to the Roadmap to Recovery, ARINSW will continue to engage with Government on the development of the COVID-19 Safety Plan for the re-commencement of swimming lessons at indoor pools.
The NSW Government Roadmap to Recovery has been updated and is now available via the NSW Government website.
Easing of restrictions at 70% full vaccination - www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/70-percent
Further easing of restrictions at 80% full vaccination - www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/80-percent
Opening up NSW in December 2021 - www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions/opening-in-dec
Image courtesy of Carlile Swimming.
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