Community Update 2 - Times for delivery of food and essential supplies now 24/7

Moree Plains Shire Council announced today that any applicable time restrictions preventing stores from restocking food and essential supplies and operating their loading docks outside of business hours have been suspended until further notice, to allow such establishments to replenish food (at local supermarkets) and essential supplies (including pharmaceutical goods).

We understand the logistics challenges COVID-19 has created for suppliers of food and other essential supplies are unprecedented and these changes will allow to products make their way onto shelves as quickly as possible.

Director of Planning and Community Development, Mr Angus Witherby advised that direct contact had been made with the store managers of local supermarkets and pharmacies confirming Council’s position and that this information had also been sent to their head offices. 

“This is just a common-sense thing we can do to help our community during this difficult time" said Mayor Katrina Humphries.

“I know things aren't as difficult here as in the city but we need to take every step we can to make sure that people have access to the food and groceries that they need.”