Now Open in Moree Plains

Now Open in Moree Plains COVID-20 Community Update 20

Covid Safe Plans have recently been implemented by Moree Plains Shire Council in order to safety reopen various facilities throughout the Plains. In accordance with the plans Council can now announce the reopening of all public amenities and pools across the Shire.

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

OPEN Ovals for Community Sporting Groups

Community sporting groups are now able to resume practice on public ovals and fields after a Covid-19 Safe Plan has been submitted to Moree Plains Shire Council.  Please contact Council’s Engineering Services for requirements regarding bookings on 6757 3222. 

OPEN Mungindi CTC (Open from 7 July 2020)

The Mungindi customer service and library will reopen this Tuesday 7 July, before visiting residence should be mindful of the following:

Business hours are Tuesday and Thursdays: 9am – 1pm and 1:30pm -4pm. Members must register their attendance at the front counter upon entry. A limited number of PCs will be available for 30min bookings per Member/day. No face to face programs will be provided. Returns are subject to a quarantine period of at least 24 hours. Social distancing floor stickers indicate a 1.5m distance for people queuing at service points. Call and collect and home delivery will continue to operate. Increased cleaning will be conducted by professional cleaners. OPEN Public Toilets (from 24 June 2020)

All public toilets are now open across Moree Plains with increased cleaning and soap dispensers. Moree Plains Shire Council is working to ensure all public amenities are cleaned regularly and maintained to a high standard however residences and visitors are advised that the use of the amenities is at their own risk.

Mungindi Pool (Open from 29 June 2020)

The Mungindi Pool will be open for public use from Monday 29 June operating under their usual winter season business hours.  Before visiting the Mungindi pool patrons should be mindful of the following:

All patrons must register their attendance upon entry, leaving their name and phone number for contract tracing purposes. A maximum of 5 patrons can access the facility at any time. Only 2 people may use the hot pool at any time. Change rooms and toilet facilities will be open however patrons are encouraged to shower and change at home. Entry is $3.00. Patrons are reminded to maintain social distancing measures at all times. Winter season business hours are Monday to Saturday: 7.30 am – 12.00 pm and Sunday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Boomi Pool (Open from 29 June 2020)

The Boomi Pool will be open for public use from Monday 29 June operating under their usual winter season business hours.  Before visiting the Boomi pool patrons should be mindful of the following:

All patrons must register their attendance upon entry, leaving their name and phone number for contract tracing purposes. A maximum of 16 patrons can access the facility at any time. Only 6 people may use the hot pool at any time. Change rooms and toilet facilities will be open however patrons are encouraged to shower and change at home. Entry is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for concession. Patrons are reminded to maintain social distancing measures at all times. Winter season business hours are Monday - Sunday: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm and 2.00pm – 5.00pm. A booking schedule will be trialled, please call (02) 6753 5336 between business hours to secure a time to visit. OPEN Moree Community Library (open since 9 June 2020)

From Monday 6 July the Moree Community Library is extending business hours and reopening more areas of the building for members to enjoy. The updated opening conditions are listed below:

NEW à Business hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm.

NEW à Both levels of the library are open for members to browse.

Accessible toilets on the on the ground floor will be open, the rest will remain closed. A limit of 10 patrons are permitted in the building at any time. Members must register their attendance at the front counter upon entry. A limited number of PCs will be available for 30min bookings per Member/day. No face to face programs will be provided. Returns are subject to a quarantine period of at least 24 hours. Social distancing floor stickers indicate a 1.5m distance for people queuing at service points. Members are encouraged to use the self-service kiosk to borrow items and renew their loans. Call and collect and home delivery will continue to operate. Members are asked to continue to use the external chute for all return items. Increased cleaning will be conducted by professional cleaners at the library. MAAC

Certain facilities at the MAAC are now open for public use. For more information please visit the MAAC’s Facebook page or website