Central Coast businesses are registering for COVID-safe credentials en-masse, with the number of local COVID-safe certifications increasing by 371% in the past month.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch congratulated local business owners for rising to the challenge.
“New figures released today show that a total of 2,191 local businesses now have a COVID-safe tick of approval, which is compared to 590 just a month ago,” Mr Crouch said.
“With the COVID-19 pandemic now reaching its sixth month, it’s a difficult time for everyone in our community. I want to thank local business owners who are doing the right thing to protect people on the Central Coast.”
Mr Crouch said following the COVID-safe requirements is not optional.
“There are still some local businesses who are still not doing the right thing and risk being locations where COVID-19 could be more easily spread,” Mr Crouch said.
“NSW Police, Liquor & Gaming inspectors and NSW Health officials are enforcing the requirements and penalties for wrongdoing include significant fines or forced closures.
“The NSW Government has made the COVID-safe registration process as easy as possible. There’s no excuse for local business owners to ignore this important requirement.”
The Public Health Orders allow for penalties of up to $55,000, and a further $27,500 penalty for each day an offence continues, for businesses that breach these requirements. On the spot fines can also be issued.
For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe-businesses.
Postcode |
Number of COVID-safe businesses (23 July) |
Number of COVID-safe businesses (24 August) |
2083 |
4 |
17 |
2250 |
175 |
640 |
2251 |
40 |
158 |
2256 |
21 |
105 |
2257 |
41 |
158 |
2258 |
7 |
28 |
2259 |
103 |
382 |
2260 |
38 |
172 |
2261 |
79 |
285 |
2262 |
24 |
59 |
2263 |
52 |
169 |
2775 |
6 |
18 |
Total |
590 |
2,191 |