Redland City Council essential services will continue during the south-east Queensland lockdown, with other general services operating online or closing.
The lockdown is for 4pm Saturday July 31, to 4pm Tuesday August 3, although it might be extended depending on the extent of infections detected by Queensland Health.
Queensland state schools in each of the 11 local government areas impacted by the three day lockdown will only remain open to vulnerable children and the children of essential workers.
Education Minister Grace Grace said it was imperative that all school communities in lockdown zones strictly followed Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young's directions.
"As you have heard, the government and Chief Health Officer has moved quickly to put in place restrictions to ensure our safety and well-being," Ms Grace said.
Indooroopilly State High School and Ironside State School remain closed for 14 days following confirmation of positive COVID-19 cases in both school communities.
Ms Grace said masks would now be mandatory for all high school students and staff, and for all adults in primary schools from Monday 2 August 2021 in the 11 affected LGAs.
"We all know how highly infectious the Delta variant is so these new requirements are tough but necessary," she said.
"I am confident that every one of our schools in lockdown areas have comprehensive plans and strategies in place to ensure continuity of teaching and learning for our students and staff."
Council's kerbside rubbish collection and recycling and waste centres will continue to operate, but now is not the time for a general clean-up.
Queensland Health has warned that people will be required to stay at home except for essential purposes, including buying food and medications, accessing health care or providing support, exercising locally, and undertaking essential work and study that cannot be done from home.
Masks must be carried everywhere and worn in all indoor spaces and outdoors spaces, except where exemptions apply.
Under the restrictions, the following Redland City Council services will move online or close to the public including:
Council's Customer Service Centres
Customer Service Centres at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point will be closed for the duration of the lockdown, but Council's online and telephone services will continue.
Council's Customer Contact Centre is available for all phone enquiries on (07) 3829 8999 Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, excluding public holidays.
Libraries
Redland Libraries closed at 12pm Saturday 31 July, but the libraries' extensive online services will continue, including e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines, music, movies and children's stories.
Return chutes will also be closed with loan and hold periods extended. No late fees will be incurred. To access our digital library services, visit our website or download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
Art Galleries
Council's Art Galleries will be closed for the duration of the lockdown.
RPAC
Redland Performing Arts Centre will be closed for the duration of the lockdown. All scheduled performances and workshops have been postponed. See RPAC website www.rpac.com.au for latest performance updates.
IndigiScapes Centre
Closed.
Visitor Information Centre
While the Visitor Information Centre at Raby Bay closed at 12pm Saturday 31 July, information will still be available by phone on 1300 667 386 or visit the Redlands Coast website.
Redland Animal Shelter
The gates to Redland Animal Shelter will be closed, with onsite staff available for appointments and emergency drop-offs only.
Community halls
Indoor venues, including community halls, will be closed.
Public swimming pools
Cleveland Aquatic Centre will be closed. Bay Islands Aquatic Centre is already closed for winter.
RecycleWorld
RecycleWorld at Redland Bay Recycling and Waste Centre will be closed.
Recycling and Waste Centres
While our Recycling and Waste Centres remain open, Council urges residents to avoid generating unnecessary waste and avoid visiting the facilities unless absolutely necessary. Social distancing and safety requirements apply.
More information
Watch Council's website and social media for updates. The Queensland Government is the lead agency in managing the public health response to COVID-19.
For more information about the health directive and the latest health advice, visit health.qld.gov.au
Other south-east Queensland local government areas affected by the health directive are Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast.
