Three key Council facilities set to reopen Tuesday 2 June

Three key Council facilities set to reopen Tuesday 2 June

Published on 01 June 2020

Mildura Rural City Council is thrilled to be reopening three of its key community facilities after COVID-19 restrictions forced their closure more than two months ago.

The Mildura Library, Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre and Mildura Arts Centre will all reopen tomorrow, Tuesday 2 June, following the easing of State Government restrictions.

Council CEO Sarah Philpott said staff had done an incredible amount of work behind the scenes to get these important facilities back open for the community to enjoy.

“Staff and public safety is our number one priority, so we have put strict measures in place to ensure we’re adhering to all the relevant guidelines and importantly, playing our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus,” Ms Philpott said.

“We know the community has missed being able to access our facilities in person, and we’re looking forward to welcoming people back through the doors.”

Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura Library and Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre will reopen with limited hours and service offerings, as of Tuesday 2 June:

Mildura Library Open for borrowing and returning materials only Open Tuesday to Friday 1pm–6pm; closed Queen’s Birthday public holiday Visits limited to 15 minutes or less Click & collect service available by calling (03) 5018 8350. Click & collect also available Saturday 10am–12noon and Sunday 1pm–3pm. Returns chute open 24/7 Cashless payments only Maximum 20 visitors at any one time. Red Cliffs, Merbein, Ouyen and Mobile Library services will remain closed until further notice A postal service remains available for residents throughout the region The following library services are unavailable until further notice: -    Photocopying, printing and faxing -    Computer and Wi-Fi access -    Newspaper browsing -    Group programs, events and activities -    Meeting rooms           Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre Open Tuesday to Friday 9am–5:30pm; Saturday to Sunday 9am–5pm; closed Queen’s Birthday public holiday Visits limited to 15 minutes or less Retail and display areas closed, but retail products still available for purchase Cashless payments preferred Bookings can be made online at visitmildura.com.au Assistance available over the phone 1800 039 043 and via Facebook Mildura Arts Centre  Open 10am–4pm daily (Café Bar open 10am–2pm daily) Gallery, Rio Vista Historic House and Café Bar accessible Table service and take away only at Cafe Bar Visits limited to 2 hours or less

Ms Philpott reiterated that the key health messages still stood firm, and encouraged everyone to stay safe by maintaining good hygiene, keeping their distance from others and staying home they felt unwell.

She also thanked the community for embracing the services Council had made available whilst facilities were closed.

“While the doors have been closed to the public, our staff have come up with creative and innovative workarounds to keep delivering services, in some form or another, for the benefit of the community.

“Like so many local businesses and workplaces, we’ve had to adapt and evolve and I am extremely proud of how our organisation has approached the challenges of the pandemic,” Ms Philpott said.

While Council’s Service Centres will remain closed to the public until further notice, however staff continue to work remotely and are available to assist residents over the phone and online.

For more details about service changes and Council’s pandemic response visit mildura.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5018 8100.

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