A number of Council services will close as NSW starts to lockdown non-essential services in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Public safety is always our number one priority and Cumberland City Council’s response to this pandemic will mirror the determinations made by the NSW and Federal Governments,” said Mayor Steve Christou.
“I want to reassure residents that essential services will continue. Bins will be collected, routine maintenance and repairs will be going ahead, and our Contact Centre will remain open to answer the calls of the community.
“Council is taking steps to protect staff, which includes having non-frontline staff working from home, where possible.
“I also want to say that we know this situation is very difficult for small businesses. I will be proposing some measures on what Council can do to provide more support at the Council meeting on 1 April 2020.”
By close of business today, the following Council-run facilities will close to the public:
- Pools (Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Granville Swimming Centre, Guildford Swimming Centre and Merrylands Swimming Centre)
- Community centres (Auburn Centre for Community, Auburn Town Hall, Allan G Ezzy Community and Youth Centre, Bathurst Street Park Hall, Berala Community Centre; Granville Town Hall, Greystanes Community Centre, Guildford Community Centre, Lidcombe Community Centre and Linwood House)
- Tennis court hire
- Community bus loop
The following Council-run services are operating:
- Council-run child care centres
- Customer service functions
- Waste services and street cleaning
- Meals on Wheels
- Public toilets
Council has cancelled Citizenship Ceremonies and non-essential public gatherings.
To ensure the safety of our community all our libraries are now closed until further notice. Residents can still contact our library staff between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or email Council with any enquiries at library@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
For updates on Council’s response to Coronavirus and the impact on events, programs and non-essential services go to: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/covid19
