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Update of COVID-19’s impact on Gunnedah Shire Council services

Update of COVID-19’s impact on Gunnedah Shire Council services

15 May, 2020

Following recent announcements from the NSW Government, parks and playgrounds across the Gunnedah Shire have been reopened today for recreational use.

All playgrounds have reopened, except for Livvi’s place which will remain closed for scheduled maintenance until Tuesday 19th May 2020.

Social distancing measures still apply at playgrounds. Under the current restrictions only 10 people are permitted to gather in an outdoor area at the same time and the 1.5 metres apart and 1 person per 4m2 also apply.

Council is urging the community to exercise caution when visiting playgrounds and follow these guidelines:

  • Maintain good hygiene practices. Wipe down surfaces and wash hands before and after using equipment,
  • Observe current government guidelines for social distancing and gatherings of people,
  • It is an individual’s responsibility to leave the area if it is too busy,
  • Stay at home if sick, and
  • Be mindful of others to ensure everyone gets a turn.

At this stage, Council will maintain current operational levels as no additional changes to services have been recommended by the NSW Government.

The Gunnedah Shire Council Elgin Street administration building remains closed to in-person visitors. Appointments, enquiries and payments continue to be conducted over the phone and online and there is a lockbox at the front of the building to leave documents and cheques.

Those wanting to make cash payments should continue to wait until the facility reopens. No interest will be charged in the interim.

Council will continue to monitor updates from the NSW Government and provide updates when public health orders allow for reopening of other services.

 

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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.