Wingecarribee Shire Council has responded to the most recent Public Health Orders.
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Late Saturday the NSW Government announced that the Wingecarribee Shire would go into a seven day lock down, in line with other regional areas.
The council remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of its staff and the continued provision of vital services to the community, whilst complying with the required health orders.
Council services still open:
- Water services. The service will continue to operate as normal.
- Sewerage services. The service will continue to operate as normal.
- Domestic rubbish collection. The service will continue to operate as normal.
- Before and After School Care at Mittagong Public School open until further notice.
- Family Day Care open until further notice.
Council services that have been restricted:
- Customer Services. The council's customer services centre will be closed. However, Council's 24/7 Contact Centre will continue to operate please call 4868 0888.
- Southern Regional Livestock Exchange (SRLX) open to buyers and agents only.
- Animal Shelter. Open by appointment only. Please register your contact details upon entry. Appointments can be arranged for: release of impounded animals, potential adoption of animals, dropping off found stray animals. For further information visit: www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Animal-Shelter
- Sports fields open for essential exercise only.
- Council Reserves and parks open for essential exercise only. (Note: exercising in groups such as a boot camp or team sport is not permitted)
- Council libraries and library van services temporarily closed. For online or digital library services, visit library.wsc.nsw.gov.au
- Southern Highlands Welcome Centre. The Centre is temporarily closed. To enquire about business opportunities or future destination ideas, visit Council's Destination Southern Highlands website: www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au
Council services temporarily closed:
- Bushcare and Rivercare programs and events have temporarily ceased. Visit the council's website for further information.
- Community facilities and halls temporarily closed. Visit the council's website for further information.
- Council events and activities temporarily postponed. Visit the council's website for further information
- Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) is temporarily closed. Visit the council's website for further information.
- Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre is temporarily closed. Visit www.mossvaleaquatic.com.au for further information.
Council reminds all residents to remain vigilant and continue to look out for one another by staying home if you're feeling unwell and maintaining social distancing, wearing masks as required and practicing good hand hygiene.
We encourage all our community to follow NSW Health advice and if you show any symptoms, get a COVID-19 test.
For the latest COVID-19 updates including advice, restrictions and details on the NSW Government's financial support packages for individuals, households and businesses, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
To learn more about the State Government's rules and restrictions for NSW, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules.
For general COVID-19 information and advice, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au.
Council reminds residents of alternate or online options that are available in place of reduced capacity or temporarily closed services.
To view the full range of the council's online connections, visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Connect
To view the full range of online contact options, visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Contact-Us
Wingecarribee Shire Council appreciates your patience.
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