Important Update
We received a call this morning from a local MPP office with the 1-888 toll-free information line. NGCOA Canada immediately called looking for clarification on
part #13
of the Government's list of essential workplaces, and how that relates directly to your turf & maintenance team members.
We received verbal confirmation from the coordinators that your turf maintenance teams should be able to maintain their properties over the next 14 days. All work on the grounds that the outdoor staff are doing must be justified as essential property maintenance to preserve, protect and prevent damage to the property AND all precautionary measures MUST be in place during this critical time; including social distancing, hand washing, workspace cleaning, etc. It was noted that it is imperative to only have staff doing what is
essential
for the golf course property (for instance removal of tarps off greens, necessary turf cutting, etc.).
We have requested written confirmation to send out to our NGCOA Canada members on this issue. We are currently waiting for this written confirmation.
We want you to know that the NGCOA Canada has been working to find answers and will continue to do so.
