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This article was published on Thursday, 3 June, 2021. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
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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