The Town of Milton is extending their closures of Town facilities until May 29th.
They say the move is being done to protect the health and safety of residents and staff from COVID-19.
Mayor Gordon Krantz provided a statement:
“Public safety is paramount and with the evolving COVID-19 situation, we are playing it safe and extending the closure of all facilities to protect our community,” said Mayor Krantz. “Practice physical distancing, stay home as much as possible and keep a safe distance of two metres from others. We’ll get through this together, Milton.”
Mayor Krantz has been working with Milton Council and the Town’s Crisis Management team. They say they continue to monitor this situation, in consultation with Halton Region Public Health, and reassess the Town’s service changes and operational adjustments. At this time, resources are being directed to the areas of greatest need and the Town will re-open facilities and recreational programs as soon as it is reasonable to do so.
Refunds are being automatically given for events within two to four weeks for recreation and culture programs and rentals that are impacted by these closures, including shows at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton. More information can be found here.
Most Town staff will continue to work remotely. The Town says services will continue to be delivered.
Staff who maintain our roads, parks and facilities are practicing physical distancing and following prescribed safety protocols. As a result of the extended closures many part-time, seasonal and casual staff will be on temporary breaks in service effective April 6.
To see a full list of facilities affected by the extended closures, for information about municipal services affected by COVID-19 and the Town of Milton’s actions to protect the community, visit milton.ca/coronavirus.
