Premier declares south-east coast community a no-go zone for people from Kalgoorlie-Boulder

The State Government has banned visitors to Esperance as part of the battle to contain the spread of coronavirus, meaning people from Kalgoorlie-Boulder will not be able to travel there for the Easter break.

Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement today as he explained the WA border would be closed to all but exempt travellers from midnight tonight.

“The Police Commissioner has put in place today a restriction for Esperance,” he said.

“Unless for essential purposes, no visits to Esperance will be permitted.

“This is designed to stop the holiday flood, in particular from Kalgoorlie over Easter and beyond, and was done at the request of the local council.”