Service changes due to COVID-19

Some of Council's operating hours may be affected by current restrictions.

Service changes due to COVID-19

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Service changes due to COVID-19

_{Updated:16 August 2021}

Some of Council's facilities are currently operating under restricted hours 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.

Please see below for current opening hours and re-opening dates.

The city's Waste Facility will remain open under normal operating hours.

Please note, you will be required to use the provided QR Code to check-in upon arrival and wear a face mask when attending the facility.

Services and facilities reopening

OPEN FROM OCTOBER 11 (70% State-wide vaccination)

Library

Monday: 10am–1pm

Tuesday: 10am–1pm, 4pm–6pm

Wednesday: 10am–1pm, 4pm–6pm

Thursday: 10am–1pm, 4pm–6pm

Friday: 10am–1pm

Saturday: 10am–1pm

The Library offers 24/7 Digital Library and a non-contact Click and Collect service, check the Library website or call 80803460.

Pop-Up Gallery Store (Town Square)

Tuesday: 10am-3pm

Wednesday: 10am-3pm

Thursday: 10am-3pm

Friday: 10am-3pm

Saturday: 10am-3pm

GeoCentre

Tuesday: 10am-3pm

Wednesday: 10am-3pm

Thursday: 10am-3pm

Friday: 10am-3pm

Saturday: 10am-3pm

Living Desert

8.30am to sundown every day

OPEN FROM OCTOBER 18

Visitor Information Centre

Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm

Weekends: 10am-2pm

Living Desert Camp Ground
Online booking and proof of vaccination required.

OPEN AT 80% STATE-WIDE VACCINATION (estimated October 18-25)

Council Administration Centre

Hours TBA

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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"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."

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"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."

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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."

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"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."

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

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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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