Council fitness centre hours extended

THE Milne Bay Aquatic Centre and Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre will extend trading hours for customers from Monday.

Toowoomba Regional Council environment and community committee chair James O’Shea said the council was pleased to be able to welcome back more people following the easing of COVID19 restrictions.

“There’s no doubt it’s been a challenging period for everyone so it’s pleasing council can make these changes to get more people back doing what they love,” he said.

“As we continue to operate under a CovidSafe plan, we still have a number of restrictions and protocols in place but are able to offer a broader range of services. In addition to this we have increased cleaning and sanitation protocols in place.

“From Monday we will bring back group exercise classes, the Learn-to-Swim program and will be able to accommodate more people in the facility.”

The operating hours for both facilities will be Monday – Friday 6am-8pm, Saturday 7am-4pm and Sunday 7am-12pm.

The services on offer will include gym, group exercise classes and the learn-to-swim program and indoor pools for fitness, recreation and rehabilitation.

The program pool will be available by booking only due to number restrictions

All memberships currently on suspension will be resumed as of Monday, July 13 but if members wish to remain on suspension they need to contact the centre. For more information on the changes visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ servicechanges.