Narromine Shire Council update for COVID-19

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 the NSW Government has taken significant steps to increase restrictions across the state.

The restrictions include the closure of pubs, registered clubs, gyms, indoor sports venues, cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, night clubs, restaurants and cafes (takeaway available), religious gatherings and places of worship.

To align with the NSW Governments restrictions and to protect Council staff the following Council businesses and services are being affected from Monday 23 March 2020 until further notice;

• Narromine Aquatic Centre – Closed
• Trangie Aquatic Centre – Closed
• Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre – Closed
• Council’s Customer Services and Payments Centre – Closed to the public, available on 6889 9999 and via online services. A reminder that payments can be made by any of the following:
  • eNotices: Click or go to https://narromine.enotices.com.au/ and sign up to pay your Council invoices online
  • Over the phone: Call 6889 9999 and give your credit card details over the phone to one of our friendly Customer Service Operators
  • In person: Visit any Australia Post branch and have your Narromine Shire Council Rate or Water Notice with you. Australia Post will accept Cash, Cheque and Credit Card and their hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm.
• Council Depots (Narromine and Trangie) – Closed to the public

All other Council services are not affected at this time including;

• Waste Facilities and Waste Transfer Stations
• Water and Sewer services
• Rubbish Collection
• Planning and Health Survey functions

Narromine Shire Council’s General Manager Jane Redden said “Waste collections will continue as scheduled, water and sewer services will continue and staff are continuing to maintain public spaces, roads and the Waste Facilities.”

“Council will continue to monitor the national Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic in this constantly changing environment and would like to assure the community that essential services will continue”

“Council outdoor work operations are being assessed to ensure the ongoing safety of our employees and the community” she said.

All suppliers to Council will continue to be paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.

For more information on Council services and how these changes could affect you, please call Council on 6889 9999. For more information on COVID-19 visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/diseases/pages/coronavirus.aspx

Media Contact:

Narromine Shire Council, General Manager, Jane Redden T: 0407 438 422