Mountain bike trails in Derby will be closed until further notice in an effort to stop people travelling unnecessarily says the Mayor of Dorset.
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Dorset Council Mayor Greg Howard said he discussed the closure of the trails with Premier Peter Gutwein this morning and came to the decision they should be shut.
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"It makes sense given there were quite a few bookings for Derby for Easter and we don't want people to congregate in one spot," he said.
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The move comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison implored Australians to cancel all non-essential domestic travel.
Cr Howard said the trails would be closed as soon as logistically possible.
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