Media Release: Town of Paradise Provides Update on Alert Level 3 Operations

With the province deemed to be at Alert Level 3 under the provincial public health guidelines, the Town of Paradise today issued an update on operations and services.

“While Town facilities remain closed to the public, we are open and providing services to our residents,” said Mayor Dan Bobbett. “I thank all Town staff for their dedication and commitment to ensuring our residents continue to have the services they need.”

The Town will offer a limited Summer Day Camp program for July and August as permitted at Alert Level 3. Planning is underway in accordance with the public health restrictions and guidelines. At this time, online registration is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16. This date is subject to change based on operational and public health guidelines. Once program details are finalized and registration is determined, the information will be available on the Town website (www.paradise.ca/camps).

Under updated Alert Level 3 guidelines issued this morning (June 8), recreational fields are permitted to open with appropriate public health guidelines and signage in place. Town staff are preparing the requirements and it is anticipated that Paradise Park (including the dog park and beach volleyball court) and Peter Barry Duff Memorial Park will open later this week; a further update will be provided. With respect to playgrounds, basketball courts, and skate parks, the Town is reviewing the updated public health guidelines and will provide a further update on openings later this week. The public washrooms will remain closed at the parks. The Dianne Whalen Memorial Soccer Complex and Milton Road Ballfield are closed to the public at this time. The Town is in regular contact with local sporting associations, and once they have determined the programming they will be offering, the Town will open both locations for minor sports.

“As part of our COVID-19 response, we have many staff working remotely, providing services to our residents and ensuring business continuity. At Alert Level 3, we will begin to transition staff back to working at Town facilities. We have also redeployed some staff to alternate work responsibilities. This is all being done in accordance with all public health guidelines. The health and safety of our employees and residents is always paramount,” said Mayor Bobbett.

Alert Level 3 Operations:

Essential, core, and business continuity services are on-going; residents can call 782-1400 or email info@paradise.ca to contact the Town;
Town facilities remain closed;
Curbside garbage and recycling collection on-going as per the 2020 Garbage Collection Schedule and the Bulk Garbage Collection program has started for the season;
Public Council Meetings proceeding on regular schedule (first and third Tuesday of the month) via webcasting;
Tennis courts and passive green spaces are open, trails are designated as one-way;
Paradise Park and Peter Barry Duff Memorial Park to open later this week, a further update to be provided;
Recreational fields to open for organized sporting programs, date to be determined in consultation with local sporting associations;
Limited Summer Day Camp to be offered, details to be announced;
Playgrounds, including the Splash Pad, remain closed, updated to provided later this week; and
All in-person Town events, festivals and gatherings are cancelled for Summer 2020; the Town is exploring virtual and on-line events for residents.

“We are constantly reviewing the provincial public health guidance and we are adjusting our operations as needed. We thank our residents for their cooperation, understanding and support as work to provide services during this pandemic,” said Mayor Bobbett.

Updates and details on Town operations are available on the website at www.paradise.ca/COVID

Media Contact:

Diane Keough, Communications Manager

709.769.4212