A new state government hopes to strike a balance between ensuring safety and keeping public space open. (Image of Australian News Network)
For residents of the new state, outdoor summer activities this summer will be different from the past because of the existence of Coronavirus, such as going to the beach to keep "a bath towel distance" with others, meeting in the park with social distance signs on the ground, and outdoor dining areas in restaurants will be more common.
The new state government announced monday the "new crown safe summer program "(COVID Safe Summer Plan), outlining strict new rules residents need to abide by to spend the summer safely.
State government are working with the health sector, local government and businesses to strike a reasonable balance between keeping the state open and controlling the spread of Coronavirus, the governor of the new state, Berry Giklian, said.
"We know that the outdoors is healthy and we have to keep a social distance of 1.5 meters ahead of schedule ," Berry Giklian said. We want to encourage healthy lifestyles, but also to keep safe in the new crown. "
"We know how much our community loves fresh air, beaches and parks, but we all need to do something different this summer. "
According to Rob Stokes, New State Director of Public Space Affairs, Australia has the opportunity to "learn some lessons" from how the northern hemisphere enters the summer in response to the new crown epidemic ".
New state residents go to the beach to play, need to pay attention to keep a safe distance from others. (Image of Australian News Network)
New state's "new crown safety summer program" has five main points. The first two points focus on introducing new restrictions and strengthening law enforcement checks on social distance in public places.
Parks within and around Greater Sydney will have social distance signs, and beach visitors will have to keep "a bath towel distance ".
In addition, more flags will be set on beaches with lifeguards patrolling to make people more aware of social distance.
"We know we'll all stay here this summer, and no one can go overseas ," Stokes said. The good news is that our state has vast land, wonderful parks, wonderful bays, and everyone has a place. "
"Of course, we can't go to one place at the same time, so the Safe Summer Plan is to tell you where you can go and when. "
The third element of the programme is the organization of a series of activities in the summer to enable people to enjoy the summer in an organized and safe form.
According to Stokes ," whatever you like, you have something to do this summer. "
The fourth element of the programme is to work with local businesses to encourage the introduction of open-air dining areas and to be more flexible in the street space available for outdoor dining areas.
A final point in the programme is to work closely with local government to convey information on how summer can be enjoyed safely.
According to Stokes, the point is to get the city parliament to promote public spaces that residents may not notice.
"We have a lot of public space, but we don't know exactly where they are in the local community ," Stokes said. "
"So we're going to put the spotlight on this beautiful city, all the forgotten parks. "
