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).
On May 24 the Victorian Government announced a progressive easing of restrictions.
A number of Council facilities and spaces are being reopened as a result of these latest changes.
These include playgrounds, the skate park and dog park. These public spaces will re-open progressively as Council undertakes inspections and cleaning of each area.
More detail on the Victorian Government's easing of restriction is available here.
The Civic Centre remains closed to the public. Council is reqeusting that you raise issues 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: May 29, 3pm. Information subject to change depending on advice from the Department of Health and Human Services. Services not listed are operating as normal until further notice. |
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AquaZone |
AquaZone will offer outdoor fitness classes from June 1 while the indoor pool, gym and indoor fitness classes will be reintroduced from June 22. Access to the classes, gym and pool will be via a booking system to ensure compliance with directions from the Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions. |
| Airport | Terminal building to be reopened with social distancing required. |
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Archie Graham Community Centre |
Closed to the public. 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 |
| Beaches | Lady Bay and the Promenade remain open however social distancing regulations apply. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has advised that Victoria Police will monitor beaches and be issuing on-the-spot fines for individuals who break social distancing rules. |
| Boat ramps and jetties | Re-opened |
| BMX Track | Re-opening |
| Childcare | Still operating. |
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Civic Centre |
Closed to the public. Residents can resolve issues via phone or internet. Tel: 5559 4800. Email: contact [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au Lodge an online request: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/lodge-request |
| Community playgroups/simply singing/ holiday program | Postponed until further notice. |
| 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 for now. Childcare services are operating but there will be no excursions. |
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Events |
Welcomes for Deakin University medical and international students cancelled. Tourism industry conference cancelled. TEDxWarrnambool postponed. |
| Environmental Health Services | Still operating. |
| Family Services | Still operating. |
| Fines and infringements |
Those who have been fined or issued with an infringement ticket can apply to defer the payment. Applications are assessed against Council's hardship provisions. Click here to apply. |
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Flagstaff Hill/ Visitor Information Centre |
Closed to the public from 5pm, March 20. Visitor inquiries by telephone and online only. |
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Gymnastics Centre |
Closed to the public. |
| Immunisation service | Still operating. |
| Kindergartens | Operating until March 28. |
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Library |
The Warrnambool Library will reopen from Tuesday June 9 with reduced hours which are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm Staff are still available to take your call on 5559 4990. Fines will be waived for all library materials returned until further notice For further information: www.crlc.vic.gov.au |
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Lighthouse Theatre |
All performances have been suspended until 30th April, in line with the restrictions on mass gatherings. |
| L2P program | Closed. |
| Maternal Child Health | Still operating, but consultations will be conducted over the phone. The Maternal and Child Nurse will call you at the time of your appointment. |
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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. Social support groups - not operating. |
| Outdoor spaces | Dog park, skate park and playgrounds reopening. |
| Parking | Free parking in the city centre until at least June 30. Time limits still apply. |
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Parks and Gardens |
Normal maintenance schedule. |
| Pet registration | Pet owners can apply to defer this payment. Applications are assessed against Council's hardship provisions. Click here to apply. |
| Rates | Ratepayers can apply for rate deferrals. Applications are assessed against Council's hardship provisions. Click here to apply. |
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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. |
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Surfside Holiday Park |
From June 1 the holiday park self-contained cabins will re-open. Visitors with self-contained caravans or camper vans (own shower, toilet) will be able to stay. Communal facilities including toilets, showers and kitchens will remain closed and general camping is not permitted. |
| Toilets |
All public toilets are being progressively re-opened from May 13.
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| Vacation Care | Vacation Care will proceed at this point from Monday March 30 for parents/guardians working in essential services. Numbers are strictly limited and a modified program will be provided to children to ensure social distancing is maintained as much as practicable. Additional hygiene measures will be in place throughout. |
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Warrnambool Art Gallery |
The Warrnambool Art Gallery will be open from June 9 with opening hours of 10am to 5pm weekdays, 11am to 3pm Saturdays and 10am to 3pm Sundays. The WAG is offering a reserved time of 10am-11am on Saturdays for WAG members and people considered vulnerable to COVID-19 infection including the Aboriginal community and people aged over 70 years. |
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Warrnambool Stadium |
No sporting competitions are taking place. |
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Waste Collection |
Operating as normal. |
| West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House |
Closed until further notice. |
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Youth Services |
Youth Achiever Awards will be conducted online. Further details to come. |
