COVID-19 / BIAV UPDATE: EXTENDED LOCKDOWN
No doubt all BIAV members will have heard the news of the extended lockdown for Greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, announced by Premier Andrews on 7 July.
We are hopeful, and confident, that the boating industry and community can get through this set back, as it has to date with regard to the Coronavirus.
In summary, for six weeks, in Greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, there’ll be only four reasons to leave your home:
Shopping for food and essential items.
Care and caregiving.
Exercise.
Work and study – if you can’t do it from home.
BIAV understands that –
Boating and Fishing are permitted, so long as its close to home, and involves no travel outside Greater Melbourne or Mitchell Shire. Or travel into those areas. This advice was stated by the Premier, and further confirmed in a call to the BIAV CEO by the Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne.
Work and servicing customers, that cannot be done from home, is permitted. Subject of course to social distancing and hygiene requirements. BIAV member businesses can therefore continue to operate including sales, servicing, towing, testing and other operations.
Boat ramps and other water access points to the Murray River (NSW water) from Victoria is not allowed.
We will continue to monitor things and provide business and other advice as soon as it comes to hand.
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