Council's festive season operating hours

The festive season is upon us, representing an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, take time off work and relax.

Wyndham City would like to advise residents that there will be some changes to Council operating hours and services over the Christmas and New Year period, which you can read about below.

Wyndham Mayor Cr Josh Gilligan wished all residents a happy festive period.

“I wish everyone a terrific Christmas, New Year and whatever other festivities you commemorate,” Cr Gilligan said.

“As we gather with loved ones and celebrate the year that has been, remember to look out for one another.”

“In particular, check in on people who may be experiencing hardship and embrace the community spirit that makes Wyndham such a great place to live.”

“I hope you all enjoy a well-earned break.”

Rubbish collection

There will be no rubbish collection – including hard waste collection – on Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December 2019 or New Year’s Day, Wednesday 1st January 2020.

Collections scheduled for those days will take place a day later than usual, with collections for the following days also pushed back by a day.

See here for details: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/festive-season-opening-hours

Emergency Council Services

After-hours Council services for emergencies will be available at all times, for things such as snake sightings, building damage and severe and hazardous weather events.

If you require emergency Council services, call 9742 0777 and follow the prompts.

Please note this is for Council emergency services only, not matters for police, ambulance or the fire brigade, for which you call 000.

Lost and sick animals

The Wyndham Pound will be closed on the following days:

If your pet is ill or injured, you can visit or call the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, which is open 24-hours every day, including all public holidays.

If your dog or cat is missing or you find a stray pet on 26th December 2019 or 1st January 2020, contact or visit the Lost Dogs Home in North Melbourne, which is open from 9am – 3.30pm.

If you find a stray animal on Christmas Day, 25th December 2019, call the Werribee U-Vet Hospital on 9731 2000, who may be able to home the lost pet until the Wyndham pound reopens.

Wyndham Libraries

Wyndham libraries are closed on 25th December 2019, 26th December 2019 and 1st January 2020.

On 24th December 2019 and 31st December 2019 the libraries will be open but each branch has slightly varied opening hours, so please click here to learn more: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/festive-season-opening-hours

Council building operating hours

The Civic Centre, Youth Resources Centre and Pound will be shut on the following days:

Recreational services

AquaPulse, the Werribee Outdoor Pool and Eagle Stadium are open every day except Christmas Day, so residents can continue to keep cool and exercise at these terrific facilities over the festive period.

These facilities have slightly reduced hours over this period so be sure to take note of their operating hours before you pop down.

Similarly, the Youth Resources Centre will close an hour earlier than usual over the Christmas and New Year period, so keep this in mind when picking up your children and young people.

Learn more about the festive season operating hours here:

https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/festive-season-opening-hours