To help contain the spread of COVID-19, Warrnambool City Council is encouraging all residents to follow advice from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
From August 2, 11.59pm, all Victorians will be required to wear a face mask when they leave home.
More detail on the Victorian Government's COVID-19 restrictions is available here.
The Civic Centre remains closed to the public. Please make requests to Council via phone or internet. When making payments, we invite you to make use of online and self-serve transactions. Alternatively, credit card payments can be processed over the phone by calling 5559 4800.
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Current status of Warrnambool City Council sites and services
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Site/service |
Date and time information is current: August 14, 8am. Information subject to change depending on advice from the Department of Health and Human Services: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus |
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AquaZone |
Closed. |
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Airport |
Terminal building open. Social distancing, face masks required. |
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Archie Graham Community Centre |
Closed. For general enquiries about Council’s Ageing and Disability services including Home Support Services will continue to be provided including: For enquiries about these services, phone: 5559 4801 |
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Beaches |
Lady Bay and the Promenade remain open however social distancing regulations apply. |
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Boat ramps and jetties |
Open. |
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BMX Track |
Closed. |
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Childcare |
Still operating. |
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Civic Centre |
Closed. Residents can resolve issues via phone or internet. Tel: 5559 4800.
Email: contact [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au
Livechat: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au (click on the icon at the top right of the page)
Lodge an online request: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/lodge-request
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Community playgroups/simply singing/ holiday program |
All groups have ceased for the duration of Stage 3 restrictions. |
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Council meetings |
Council meetings closed to the public but livestreamed via www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au |
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Early Childhood Services |
Kindergartens and childcare centres are open. |
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Events |
No events are currently planned.
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Environmental Health Services |
Still operating. |
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Family Services |
Still operating. |
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Flagstaff Hill/ Visitor Information Centre |
Flagstaff Hill closed
Visitor Information Centre closed to the public.
Visitor servicing to continue via email and social media.
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Gymnastics Centre |
Closed. |
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Immunisation service |
Still operating. |
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Kindergartens |
Open. |
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Library |
Building closed but staff will continue to offer contact-less and virtual services. |
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Lighthouse Theatre |
Closed. Performances are suspended. The theatre will contact with ticket holders about cancellations or postponements as they are confirmed. Patrons should visit the Lighthouse Theatre website for the latest status of all upcoming performances and events. Where possible, events will be rescheduled. In accordance with the Ticketing Code of Practice, refunds will be made where a performance is cancelled. The Box Office is closed to in-person transactions but is available via phone (5559 4999). |
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L2P program |
Closed. |
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Maternal Child Health |
Open. Appointments for all babies up to eight weeks of age. Maximum of 2 children under 6 years of age and 2 adults from same family at the appointment. Telehealth for all babies and children aged 4 months and over. |
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Meals on Wheels, Home and Community Care Services |
Domestic assistance - still operating. Personal care - still operating. Respite and care support - still operating but without excursions. Home maintenance - mowing and pruning still operating, limited home modification work (eg building ramps, installing rails). Meals on wheels - still operating. |
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Outdoor spaces |
Dog park, skate park and playgrounds closed from August 5, 11.59pm. |
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Parking |
Time limits still apply. Free parking is availabke in the 2P spaces in the Ozone, Parkers and Cramond and Dickson Carparks until 11am on weekdays.
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Saleyards (SWVLX) |
Weekly sales and monthly store sales to continue while adhering to physical distancing and other rules. Please only attend if absolutely necessary and as long as your attendance in not in breach of physical distancing rules or any other advice from the Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Social Support Groups |
The Archie Graham Walking Groups and Social Cycling Groups have temporarily ceased. For further details contact: Archie Graham Community Centre
Phone: 5559 4920
Email: agccustserv [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au
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Surfside Holiday Park |
Closed. Office can be contacted between 10am and 3pm on 5559 4700. |
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Toilets |
Public toilets remain open but some closures may be required in the future. |
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Warrnambool Art Gallery |
Closed. |
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Warrnambool Stadium |
Closed. |
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Waste, recycling, FOGO service |
Operating as normal. |
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West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House |
Closed. For people in the West Warrnambool or Dennington area, West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House, supported by Warrnambool and District FoodShare, is providing an outreach service for items such as food hampers and toiletries. Contact Jill on 0418 944 276 or jbourke [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au |
