Latest update from Mayor about the City’s response to COVID-19
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Published on 24 March 2020
We’re responding to the ongoing situation and acting on Government advice to ensure the safety of our community while continuing to deliver services as best as possible.
Yesterday the City closed the doors to our leisure centres, libraries and the Midland Junction Art Centre following the government directive announced on Sunday evening.
We also know that many of our small business operators throughout the City have also had to close their doors in response to this directive.
The health of our community must be our priority but there is no ignoring the fact these measures are impacting people’s livelihoods.
We are making decisions every day about how to refocus our resources to continue supporting our community.
We’re taking innovative steps to ensure we continue to service our community where possible, including:
City Youth Workers Outreach
Our Youth workers are thinking outside the box to maintain connections with young people during this time.
Staff will be in the open spaces near the youth centres to connect with young people who may be feeling isolated, anxious and unsure and may find themselves in difficult circumstances. To ensure the safety of staff and young people, the operating times have been adjusted slightly to take place during daylight hours:
Cool Room, Ellenbrook – Mondays and Fridays, 3.30-6.30pm Bullseye, Bullsbrook – Tuesdays 3.30-5.30pm and Fridays 4-6pmStaff will promote hygiene and social distancing protocols at all times. The Youth Centre buildings and any equipment will remain out-of-service.
These outreach sessions are planned until the end of April unless advised otherwise. For more information about other youth services or service providers within the City of Swan please go to our COVID-19 page on the City website.
Libraries
While the library’s doors are closed, our online services continue to operate and the phone lines to all our libraries remain open enabling access to library staff who can assist with library enquiries, City services and payments.
We have a large amount of online content free for our City of Swan library members to access including:
eBooks and audiobooks Streaming movies and documentaries Latest eMagazines eLanguages Online educational resourcesStay connected and keep you and your loved ones entertained during this difficult time. Check out swan.wa.gov.au/libraries or call our friendly staff for more information or to become a member.
Business of government continues
At this stage, the April Agenda Forum and Council meeting will continue, however seating arrangements will be amended and public participation procedures will be adjusted. More information about this will be available on the City’s website from 27 March.
Many City enquiries and payments can be made by phone or online, and we are encouraging our customers to use these options wherever possible.
We are currently still welcoming in-person enquiries and payments at the City’s administration building in Midland, however when you visit please use the sanitiser provided and maintain social distancing protocols
Waste and recycling services
Our waste and recycling services are being maintained so please continue to put your bins out.
The Tip Shop in Bullsbrook is temporarily closed for the foreseeable future. Recyclable Goods Drop Off Days are temporarily cancelled for the time being.Stay up-to-date
The situation is changing rapidly and the City’s role in the pandemic will change over time. Please stay up to date through the following channels:
Please follow the social distancing and health advice being communicated by the Government, be kind to one another this is stressful for everyone, and stay across the facts from reliable sources.
For the latest health information and advice, please visit the WA Department of Health website which is updated daily, or call the Coronvirus health information line on 1800 020 080.
Cr Kevin Bailey
Mayor, City of Swan