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Service changes due to COVID-19

_{Updated: 4 November 2020}

All of Council's facilities are currently in the process of gradually reopening after being interrupted due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Please note that Council is taking a cautious approach to all facility reopenings in order to meet Government guidelines, and ensure the safety of the community and staff.

Services and facilities reopening

Our services and facilities are reopening as resources, restrictions, and safety allow.

Current Facility Hours and Services

Albert Kersten Mining
and Minerals Museum

Civic Centre

Library

Regional Art Gallery

Visitor Information Centre

Council's Administration Centre is open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Living Desert Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, and the Sculpture Symposium are open 8:30am to sundown each day.

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.

Find out more about self service

More information

Bookings open for Civic Centre

"The Civic Centre is such a great asset for Broken Hill and I'm sure there will be plenty of locals and community groups happy to see it available again."

Industrial Relations Commission backs Council COVID-19 measures

"I have to provide far more personal details when simply visiting a restaurant or bar for example."

Gallery, Admin Centre reopening

The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery and Council's Administrative Centre are the latest Council facilities reopening under modified conditions due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

COVID-19 Stimulus Package could help fund major upgrades

"They're already shaping up as very exciting and worthwhile developments for Broken Hill."

Partial reopening of Library, VIC

"We unfortunately can't have people physically browsing the collection just yet."

Council eyes Government assistance

"We are still in very uncertain times regarding this pandemic so it makes perfect sense to bolster our finances while we can with the assistance of the State Government.”

No rush to open facilities: Council

"We were quite surprised by the announcement regarding galleries and libraries, it wasn't something we'd have expected until late June at the earliest."

Unity needed in difficult times: Deputy Mayor

"These are difficult times, and it is imperative we work together."

Waste relief as Council aims to reopen tip

"If one of our waste services crew contracts the virus then we will potentially have to shut down the whole facility."

Waste facility closure FAQ

Taking a trip to the tip is not listed as an acceptable reason to leave the home.

Waste facility access restricted

"We can't in good conscience allow it to continue as a gathering point and a destination for non-essential travel."

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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Phone: 08 8080 3300
Fax: 08 8080 3424
Post: PO Box 448 Broken Hill NSW 2880

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240 Blende St
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Monday to Friday 9am 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.

Service changes due to COVID-19

Current Facility Hours and Services

More information

Bookings open for Civic Centre

Industrial Relations Commission backs Council COVID-19 measures

Gallery, Admin Centre reopening

COVID-19 Stimulus Package could help fund major upgrades

Partial reopening of Library, VIC

Council eyes Government assistance

No rush to open facilities: Council

Unity needed in difficult times: Deputy Mayor

Waste relief as Council aims to reopen tip

Waste facility closure FAQ

Waste facility access restricted

Don't risk penalties for trash

Mayor calls for lockdown

Playgrounds to close

Mayor seeks COVID-19 support

Council bolsters COVID-19 preparation

Council Administrative Centre to close

Council to prioritise online service

Stimulus needed to offset tourism downturn

Safety first as conference cancelled

An ounce of prevention

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Service changes due to COVID-19

Current Facility Hours and Services

More information

Bookings open for Civic Centre

Industrial Relations Commission backs Council COVID-19 measures

Gallery, Admin Centre reopening

COVID-19 Stimulus Package could help fund major upgrades

Partial reopening of Library, VIC

Council eyes Government assistance

No rush to open facilities: Council

Unity needed in difficult times: Deputy Mayor

Waste relief as Council aims to reopen tip

Waste facility closure FAQ

Waste facility access restricted

Don't risk penalties for trash

Mayor calls for lockdown

Playgrounds to close

Mayor seeks COVID-19 support

Council bolsters COVID-19 preparation

Council Administrative Centre to close

Council to prioritise online service

Stimulus needed to offset tourism downturn

Safety first as conference cancelled

An ounce of prevention

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