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Enquiries from media should be directed to media1@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5581 7941. For interviews or comments from the Mayor, please contact Lisa Grundy on lgrundy@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5581 7941.
Friday
27 March 2020Lifeguard services and City parking - statement from CEO
1.44pmStatement from City of Gold Coast CEO, Dale Dickson:
Lifeguard Services
The City of Gold Coast’s professional lifeguard service will continue to operate business as usual at this time.
We are aware that Surf Life Saving Queensland has reduced its volunteer service to...
Wednesday
25 March 2020Temporary changes to City of Gold Coast services - 25 March 2020
2.43pmDue to the evolving Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City has made further changes to our services.
Playground equipment, BBQ’s and outdoor gym equipment
- The City’s 600 playgrounds, 389 barbecues and 347 pieces of gym equipment will be closed until further notice.
- Signage...
Tuesday
24 March 2020Business Sector Advice - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2.32pmStatement from CEO Dale Dickson:
“The City has today announced a raft of measures designed to provide immediate financial support for local business affected by the Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The measures complement the significant packages being offered by the Queensland and...
Monday
23 March 2020Services Australia information
6.07pm
The Australian Government has announced more financial assistance for coronavirus affected job seekers. Could you be eligible? Head over to the Services Australia website for further details.
Community Recovery Hotline
6.03pm
If you have no other means of getting food or essential items, you can call the Community Recovery Hotline 1800 173 349.
The hotline has been activated by the Queensland Government to assist people who have been advised...
Temporary changes to City of Gold Coast services
1.38pmThe City of Gold Coast has today made the decision to temporarily halt some services to help slow the spread of COVID-19 both within our workforce and the wider community.
Public libraries, aquatic centres and some customer service centres will all...
