Municipal facilities are set to reopenĀ in Stratford.
City Hall, the City Hall Annex, and other administrative offices as well as recreational facilities including the William Allman Memorial Arena are opening their doors back up to the public on Monday.
COVID-19 safety measures, including face masks and physical distancing, will be in place.
Only 50 per cent capacity is being allowed at indoor recreation facilities while spectator areas inside indoor recreational facilities are restricted to have numbers up to 50 per cent of the capacity.
CITY OF STRATFORD’S MUNICIPAL FACILITIES REOPENING MONDAY, JANUARY 31
In keeping with the Province of Ontarioās Roadmap to Reopen, the City of Stratford will be reopening its municipal facilities to the public on Monday, January 31.
That includes City Hall, the City Hall Annex at 82 Erie Street, and other administrative offices, as well as our recreational facilities: the Rotary Complex, Agriplex, the William Allman Memorial Arena and the Dufferin Arena. Civil ceremonies at City Hall remain suspended until further notice, and marriage licences and commissioning of documents will continue to be done by appointment only.
Appropriate COVID-19 safety measures, including the need for face masks and proper physical distancing, will be in place at all of our facilities.
Please note that the elevator at City Hall is still unavailable, and anyone with accessibility needs is asked to contact the Clerkās Office at 519-271-0250 extension 237 to make alternate arrangements.
And we continue to provide services online, by telephone and by appointment where possible.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
There are specific protocols in place at our recreational facilities, including the Rotary Complex, the Agriplex, the William Allman Memorial Arena and the Dufferin Arena:
Proof of Vaccination QR Codes
Patrons are required to use their proof of vaccination QR code and the Verify Ontario app for providing proof of vaccination. The QR codes can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy.
Patrons must also provide proof of identification at the point of entry. Proof of vaccination staff must review and confirm the proof of vaccination and identification before permitting entry.
All patrons over the age of 12 are required to show proof of vaccination and proof of identification.
Medical Exemptions
Written documentation stating a medical exemption from being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be accepted.
Effective December 15, 2021, Ontario began a new process to provide an enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificate with QR code for individuals who have an eligible medical exemption.
Medical exemptions issued outside of Ontario are not eligible for an enhanced vaccine certificate.
Face masks
Face masks or face coverings are required to be worn by all patrons entering the facilities. Patrons who do not comply will not be permitted entry.
Food and Drink Prohibited
Food and/or drink is prohibited inside the facilities. Patrons are not permitted to have food and/or drink in any areas of the facility, and are not permitted to enter the facilities with food and/or drink.
Capacity Limits
Capacity limits for indoor recreational facilities are restricted to have numbers up to 50 percent of the capacity. Spectator areas inside indoor recreational facilities are restricted to have numbers up to 50 percent of the capacity (up to a maximum amount of 500 spectators).
