Service changes due to COVID-19

Council services, events and regular programs have been impacted by measures to help slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Service changes due to COVID-19

_{Updated:26 March 2020}

Many of Council's services, events, and regular programs may be impacted over the coming weeks by COVID-19.

All of Council's face to face services are closed until further notice, with the exception of the waste facility.

Council's waste facility is operating on reduced hours from 8:00am - 1:00pm daily.

Please temporarily disregard any information on our website that refers to face to face service delivery or payment by cash.

We will update this page as new information is available.

You can find all the information we have released about COVID-19 related service changes below.

To stay up to date with the latest information from Health NSW please visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx.

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Don't risk penalties for trash

"The NSW Government have made it very clear they'll be strong on enforcing these restrictions, so we'd encourage everyone to comply."

Mayor calls for lockdown

"Now is not the time for panicked behaviour or alarmist statements."

Playgrounds to close

"Children are not immune to this virus."

Mayor seeks COVID-19 support

"Well continue to review our situation and hopefully implement further relief if possible."

Council bolsters COVID-19 preparation

"Staff in non-essential services are being asked to work from home where practicable."

Council Administrative Centre to close

"Please make use of our online or phone services where possible."

Council to prioritise online service

Council is set to temporarily suspend face-to-face service at its cultural facilities for 30 days as it continues to prepare for the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Stimulus needed to offset tourism downturn

Mayor Darriea Turley AM has called for a stimulus package for Broken Hill and Central Darling, predicting that tourism in the areas will be disproportionately affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Safety first as conference cancelled

The Western Division of Councils conference set to be held in the city this week has been postponed in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

An ounce of prevention

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Council will postpone or cancel all events and programs across its services that require groups of people to congregate.

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Email: council@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 08 8080 3300
Fax: 08 8080 3424
Post: PO Box 448 Broken Hill NSW 2880

Administrative Centre
240 Blende St
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Cashier 8:30am to 4pm

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to their elders, past and present.