Two months ago our Club was forced to close due to the Covid-19 restrictions that were implemented. To say that a lot has occurred during this time would be an understatement.
Many financial measures have been put in place to ensure the ongoing viability of our Club and during these continual changes of restriction we will continue to review these measures while at all times planning for a secure future.
As most of you would have heard last Friday the State Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced “the NSW Government will allow pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to have up to fifty customers, subject to a one person per four square metre rule, and with strict social distancing guidelines from 1 June 2020.”
What we know so far is –
While not all of these other conditions have been fully explained yet, they will include additional staffing to ensure expected sign in/sign out procedures, provision of food to patrons, roving cleaners, and monitoring of patrons regarding social distancing conditions are met. We accept that not all patrons will feel as comfortable in this “new normal”, we ask that everyone understand and accept that these processes are necessary to ensure the safety of our patrons, our staff, and the wider community.
Club operating costs are significant, while trading revenues in a restricted setting will be lower than in a pre-COVID-19 environment. We must ensure that when we do re-open we do so with the long-term viability of the Club top of mind. While we will not be re-opening on 1st June, we are in the process of planning a staged re-opening that will ensure a viable and compliant environment for all of us.
We look forward to welcoming our Members and patrons back to our Club in the near future.
On behalf of your Board,
Matt Vertzonis (Club President)
Thursday 28th May 2020
Many financial measures have been put in place to ensure the ongoing viability of our Club and during these continual changes of restriction we will continue to review these measures while at all times planning for a secure future.
As most of you would have heard last Friday the State Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced “the NSW Government will allow pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to have up to fifty customers, subject to a one person per four square metre rule, and with strict social distancing guidelines from 1 June 2020.”
What we know so far is –
- Venues must have a bistro, restaurant or food offering operating;
- There will be no service at the bar and alcohol can only be consumed with food;
- All customers must be seated and no group bookings of more than 10 are allowed;
- All venues must ensure social distancing and will need to develop a COVID safety plan consistent with NSW Health guidelines;
- The four square metres per person requirement remains, meaning no bridge, dance or musical events can be conducted;
- At present the 10-person gatherings for outdoors is still in place; and
- There will be a number of other conditions that must be met.
While not all of these other conditions have been fully explained yet, they will include additional staffing to ensure expected sign in/sign out procedures, provision of food to patrons, roving cleaners, and monitoring of patrons regarding social distancing conditions are met. We accept that not all patrons will feel as comfortable in this “new normal”, we ask that everyone understand and accept that these processes are necessary to ensure the safety of our patrons, our staff, and the wider community.
Club operating costs are significant, while trading revenues in a restricted setting will be lower than in a pre-COVID-19 environment. We must ensure that when we do re-open we do so with the long-term viability of the Club top of mind. While we will not be re-opening on 1st June, we are in the process of planning a staged re-opening that will ensure a viable and compliant environment for all of us.
We look forward to welcoming our Members and patrons back to our Club in the near future.
On behalf of your Board,
Matt Vertzonis (Club President)
Thursday 28th May 2020
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