COMMUNITY sport hasn't been given the green light, but a number of Wagga sports facilities will reopen when the region emerges from lockdown on Saturday morning.
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Bolton Park Stadium, Equex Centre's multipurpose centre and the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre will be back up and running after they were shut down for the past month during the regional NSW lockdown.
All facilities will be subject to restrictions required under the state government's current Public Health Order.
On Thursday the state government confirmed restrictions would ease as the majority of regional centres were given the green light to emerge from lockdown.
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They confirmed major recreation outdoor facilities including stadiums, racecourses, theme parks and zoos, can reopen with one person per 4sqm, capped at 5,000 people.
Up to 500 people can attend ticketed and seated outdoor events, while up to 20 people can now gather in outdoor settings.
However, deputy premier John Barilaro specified community sport as an activity which isn't allowed to recommence until an 80 per cent double vaccination rate is reached.
QR code check-ins, strict social distancing and hygiene protocols remain in place.
Information on the current Public Health Order will be updated here: https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19/disruption-to-services.
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