COVID Updates for the ACT

10August 2020

Due to the strong support and proactive compliance of the Public Health Directions to date by business and our community, there will be changes to the COVID-19 restrictions, including the reopening of some sectors that have been closed since March.

From 9am on Monday 10 August 2020:

• Steam-based services such as saunas and steam rooms are able to open.
• 24-hour gym facilities can operate without staff.  When unstaffed, a maximum of 25 people are permitted to be in the facility at any one time.
• For gyms, health clubs, fitness centres and boot camps the current arrangements of one person per 4 square metres of usable space applies, up to a maximum of 100 patrons in each indoor space and each outdoor space (excluding staff).
• Communal facilities (such as changerooms) can remain open if a risk assessment has been done and a strict cleaning regime is put in place. This should be outlined in the COVID Safety Plan.

Existing rules remain in place...

• Complete a COVID Safety Plan
• Allow 4 square metres per person
• No more than 100 people (excluding staff or trainers) per indoor or outdoor space, ensuring the one person per 4 square metres rule can be maintained.
• Clearly display occupancy allowance at the entrance to venues/spaces.
• Gyms who provide unstaffed services must display two occupancy signs. Once during staffed hours, and a sign advising occupancy is a maximum of 25 patrons during unstaffed periods.
• Record first name and phone number of all attendees.

Useful Links

Information for Gyms, Bootcamps and Personal Training

FAQs page provided by the ACT Government for Gyms, Bootcamps and Personal trainers