GYMNASIUMS, yoga, indoor pools and dance studios can re-open within a fortnight and kids' community sport can resume across NSW from July 1, as more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, has thanked the local community for its patience while the Government works through its COVID-19 recovery plan, which is built around health advice.
"I am so proud of the way the Oxley community has followed the health advice and played their part to flatten the curve to such a point where we can now re-introduce kids' sports and open gyms," Mrs Pavey said.
"Sport and exercise boosts morale and this is exactly what NSW needs right now."
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the NSW Government was committed to doing all it can to get as many people back to work as quickly and safely as possible.
"Sport and businesses will need to do things a little differently than in pre-COVID-19 times and following a safety plan is key to keeping people safe," Mr Barilaro said.
"A COVID-19 safety plan will need to be in place but the re-opening of kids' sporting competitions from July 1 will give groups and local government which manages many of these facilities, time to work through all the new changes.
"Sport plays such an important role for communities across NSW, so I am pleased clubs and organisations will now be able to plan their fixtures list for their seasons to resume."
From June 13, the following will be allowed:
Fitness, gymnasiums, pilates, yoga and dance studios can re-open with up to 10 people per class and 100 people in an indoor venue
Community centres, including their recreational facilities can re-open
Some indoor recreational facilities including pools and saunas can also re-open with restricted numbers
Tattoo and massage parlours can re-open with up to 10 clients
The four square metre rule must be applied at all times.
From July 1:
Community sport competitions can restart for those aged 18 years and under. A decision on a potential return date for adult community sport will be made at a later stage.
