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Posted on Thursday 3rd of June, 2021,
Greater Shepparton City Council is monitoring and responding to State and Federal government requirements in the management of the current COVID-19 outbreak.
With the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria expected to come into effect from 11.59pm tonight, a number of Council services will be able to resume.
As of Friday 4 June 2021 Council’s offices will be open to the public. Anyone who visits the buildings are required to wear a facemask, as per the Victorian Government’s requirements, unless exempt.
The following arrangements will also be in place. For more detailed information, head to our COVID-19 update page.
Closed Facilities
· Aquamoves (Including the outdoor 50m swimming pool)
· Riverlinks Eastbank and Westside
· Shepparton Sports Stadium
Operating with Restrictions
· Eastbank Café
· Greater Shepparton Business Centre
· KidsTown (The playground is open however the café will remain closed at this time)
· Senior Citizens Facilities/Council Halls
· Tatura Park Exhibition and Events Complex
· Victoria Park Lake Caravan Park
Open
· Aerodrome
· Animal Shelter
· Botanic Gardens
· Customer Service
· GV Libraries
· Family Day Care
· Immunisation sessions
· Kindergartens
· Long Day Care
· Maternal and Child Health Services
· Meals on Wheels
· Parks and Recreation Reserves (Please note that for Recreation Reserves and Sports Fields junior outdoor community sport will return and adults will be able to resume training outdoors)
· Playgrounds
· Public Toilets
· Resale Shop at Shepparton Resource Recovery Centre
· Resource Recovery Centres
· Saleyards
· Sharps disposal – collection service available
· Shepparton Art Museum
· Skateparks
· Visitor Centre
More information on restrictions for regional Victoria can be found here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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