Local Businesses rise to the COVID-19 challenge

Aug 24, 2020
Regional development

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