COVID-19 UPDATE

Update as at 15 July 2020

We are pleased to have now opened our meeting spaces to Regular Hirer’s and small meeting groups as we progress towards fully opening the centre.The Box Office and Theatre remain closed to the public due to the continuing requirement of Social Distancing and Covid-19 measures required by the State and Federal Government.We remain hopeful The J will be able to open it’s Theatre doors to larger events soon and thank you for your understanding thus far.

All visitors and Hirer’s of The J, please note the following Social Distancing requirements:

Limited numbers in each space. Numbers in meeting spaces limited under Stage 3 are 1 person per 2m2 and 1 person per 4m2 in theatre/auditorium, with 1.5m social distancing required.

The Box Office and any Hire enquiries can be emailed to thej@noosa.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 5329 6560.

Update as at 2 June 2020

Sunday’s announcement about the bringing forward of stage 2 COVID-19 relaxations was welcome news to many people and businesses throughout the State. We are awaiting the release of industry-specific COVID Safe Plans which will outline how several of Council’s public facilities, including the The J, can safely operate with larger numbers of people. It is hoped these plans will be released by the State Government by the end of this week.
Once Council has reviewed and understood the plans we will be able to provide an update about possible facility reopenings. Until this occurs our facilities will remain closed to the public. Council will continue to take a careful and measured approach to ensure patron and staff safety and financial responsibility for ratepayers. We thank you for your understanding.


Update as at 23 March 2020

From midday 23 March 2020, the following Council-run facilities are CLOSED:

  • Noosa Aquatic Centre (the NAC).
  • Noosa Leisure Centre
  • Butter Factory Cooroy
  • Noosa Regional Gallery
  • The J
  • Noosa Library Service (Cooroy, Noosaville and Mobile Library)

These closures are in line with the Federal Government’s new requirements to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

All Noosa Leisure Centre and Aquatic Centre memberships and visit passes will be suspended until the facilities re-opens. Payments for swimming lessons will also be suspended.

While some of the facilities do not meet all of criteria of the latest advice, Council has decided the closures are in the best interests of the community.

Library customers will have the opportunity to make use of a lending pick-up service from midday on 23 March 2020.

Residents who would like to take advantage of the service or want more information, should call the library on 53296555

Customers wishing to return borrowed items can use the after-hours return facilities or can hold onto their books until libraries re-open.

You can also view Council’s broader COVID-19 information here.
Thanks for your understanding.