Now Open In The Moree Plains!

Now Open In The Moree Plains!  COVID-19 Community Update 17

From tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May 2020, certain playgrounds and additional public toilets will be opened across the Moree Plains, following the NSW Government’s announcement easing COVID-19 restrictions.

“Playgrounds and outdoor facilities are important to the health and well-being of community members and the reopening of selected facilities will no doubt be embraced by the community”, said General Manager Lester Rodgers.

Closing these facilities was a necessary step to discourage gatherings and avoid the spread of COVID-19. With positive outcomes from the measures taken by the NSW Government, Council is now in a good position to implement the first stage of easing COVID-19 measures.

Mr Rodgers confirmed that “Emerging from COVID-19 restrictions is not as simple as just taking away some “Closed” signage. Council will be taking a precautious and considered approach to reopening facilities. What this means is that a number of Council facilities will not reopen to the public immediately, even if permissible under eased restrictions.

“Community members should note that not all our ovals, parks, playgrounds and public toilets are open across the Shire – only those named are open – as we need to increase our cleaning regime to protect the health and safety of community members. While it is not yet business as usual in our open spaces, these are significant steps forward to reconnect with friends and family in the community.”

Council is urging members of the public to exercise caution when using facilities and to continue to adhere to social distancing requirements and restrictions on outdoor gatherings of 10 people or less. With our new cleaning regime, please take care when using the equipment after spraying has occurred; as we enter the cooler months, certain pieces of equipment may still be slightly wet and slippery until it dries out in the morning sun.

Details of the facilities which are now open are detailed below:

OPEN Moree Skate Park

✅ BYO hand sanitiser.

✅ Public toilet facilities (with handwashing facilities) open at Rocket Park.

❌ No birthday parties or other parties or organised gatherings permitted.

OPEN Kirkby Park (Rocket Park) and Outdoor Gym Equipment

✅ Increased cleaning of equipment.

✅ BYO hand sanitiser.

✅ Public Toilets (with handwashing facilities) open.

❌ No BBQs.

❌ No birthday parties or other parties or organised gatherings permitted.

❌ No water bubblers.

OPEN Apex Park

✅ Increased cleaning of equipment.

✅ BYO hand sanitiser.

✅ Public Toilets (with handwashing facilities) open.

❌ No BBQs.

❌ No birthday parties or other parties or organised gatherings permitted.

❌ No water bubblers.

OPEN Mungindi Playground

✅ Increased cleaning of equipment.

✅ BYO hand sanitiser.

✅ Public Toilets (with handwashing facilities) open.

❌ No birthday parties or other parties or organised gatherings permitted.

OPEN Public Toilets across the Shire

✅ Balo Street Public Toilet.

✅ Jellicoe Park, Warialda Street Public Toilet.

✅ Webb Avenue Public Toilets.

✅ Kirkby Park (Rocket Park) Public Toilets.

✅ Apex Park Public Toilet.

✅ Mungindi Public Toilets.

✅ Garah Public Toilets.

OPEN Boughton Oval

✅ Open for approved Group Fitness classes (group of 10 including instructor). Contact Council’s Engineering Services for requirements on 6757 3222.

✅ BYO hand sanitiser.

❌ Public Toilets closed.

❌ No seasonal sport or training.

❌ No junior or senior sport or training.

We have also been advised by the NSW Government that Cooee Park is open.

OPEN Council Facilities and Services Waste Collection

The waste collection service is operating as usual with general waste (red bin) collected weekly and recycling (yellow bin) and organic (green bin) waste collected on a fortnightly alternative basis.

Waste Facilities

All waste facilities, including the Moree Waste Management Facility and our village landfills, are open in accordance with their usual operating hours and operating under social distancing requirements.

Please be mindful that we are focussed on maintenance of our essential services. We kindly request that community members do not present to our waste facilities with large quantities of domestic general, recycling and organic waste as this may affect our ability to deliver our core waste services.

Water and Sewer Operations

The provision of treated potable water and sewer operations across the Shire are of highest priority. There are no changes to this service at this time.

Gwydir Daycare and Preschool

This facility remains open and specific advice has been provided to families which use this service.

Moree Pound

The Moree Pound is currently open and operating under its usual hours, although operating practises are changing to reduce face-to-face interactions. Payments will need to be made over the phone or electronically.

Moree Customer Service Centre

Our Customer Service Centre at the Max Centre is closed for face-to-face transactions. All Customer Service enquiries and payments will be addressed over the phone or by email. Please call (02) 6757 3222 to speak with a customer service staff member or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Unless otherwise noted, all other Council facilities are closed to the general public until further notice.

The information set out in this Media Release is current as at 11am, Monday 25 May 2020. Updates will be provided on Council’s website and Facebook page.