Council services changes due to 5-day COVID-19 lockdown restrictions

Council services changes due to 5-day COVID-19 lockdown restrictions

Published on 16 July 2021

Changes to various Gannawarra Shire Council services are in place whilst Council adheres to the State Government’s five-day COVID-19 lockdown, which came into place at 11.59pm Thursday, 15 July.

The changes, which are currently in place until restrictions are eased by 11.59pm Tuesday, 20 July or earlier, as deemed by the State Government, include:

The closure of Gannawarra Library Service branches at Cohuna, Kerang, Leitchville and Quambatook, with members able to access online resources at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/libraries or by phoning your local library branch; Closure of the Kerang Exercise Pool, with Warra Waders swimming lessons cancelled; The closure of the Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre; The cancellation of any facility bookings during this time; The cancellation of Social Meals sessions planned during the lockdown period; The cancellation of the L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program; and The cancellation of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten information sessions planned for Kerang on Monday, 19 July and Leitchville on Wednesday, 21 July.

Residents are encouraged to contact Council during the lockdown period in the following ways:

All Council-managed kindergarten, family day care and long day care services, as well as other Council services will continue to operate during the lockdown period.

“Please note that during this time residents may only leave their home for one of five reasons. These are to shop for food and supplies; authorised work reasons; care and caregiving; exercise for up two hours and with one other person, or receiving a vaccination,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Tom O’Reilly said.

“Face coverings must be carried at all times, and must be worn indoors and outdoors except within your own home, or if an exemption applies.”

Residents who are concerned regarding COVID-19 are encouraged to phone the Department of Health Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus