COVID-19: How Council is responding

• Media Releases

  1 July	Libraries return to normal hours (PDF 226Kb)
  28 May	Libraries re-open (PDF 215Kb)
  21 May	Local Business Booster Program (PDF 278Kb)
  15 May	Skate parks reopen (PDF 243Kb)
  14 May	Council to reopen some facilities (PDF 249Kb)
  12 May	New site for local business (PDF 203Kb)
  30 April	Free Online course for Business (PDF 196Kb)
  28 April	Call for Community Transport Volunteers (PDF 236Kb)
  27 April	Council support for regular passenger service (PDF 204Kb)
  14 April	Waste facilities update (PDF 234Kb)
  9 April	April Council meeting closed to the public (PDF 198Kb)
  7 April	Council assistance (PDF 204Kb)
  30 March	Council update COVID-19 response (PDF 430Kb)
  25 March	Council update COVID-19 response (PDF 249Kb)
  24 March	Support local business (PDF 221Kb)
  23 March	Update on public pools (PDF 196Kb)
  19 March	Council venue management in response to COVID-19 (PDF 198Kb)
  18 March	Council meeting gallery limited to speakers only (PDF 407Kb)
  17 March	Council taking proactive measures (PDF 216Kb)

• Council buildings and services

  VENUE	STATUS
  Mudgee Customer Service Centre	Open
  Gulgong Customer Service Centre	Open
  Rylstone Customer Service Centre and Library	Closed for refurbishment.
  Mudgee Administration Building	Open
  Operations Administration Building	Open
  Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos Libraries in Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone	Open for borrowing and returns.
  Mudgee Town Hall and Cinema	Closed
  Buildings for hire including: Community halls and facilities	Closed: Council will not be accepting any bookings for events or activities occurring before 1 July. Existing bookings will be contacted by Council staff to reschedule or receive a refund.
  Ironed Out	Open
  Waste Facility Stores (‘Tip Shops’) in Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos	Open
  Waste Facilities and Rural Waste Transer Stations	Open
  Children’s playgrounds	Open. Residents must continue to practise physical distancing and should use facilities with caution, use their own cleaning provisions where possible and wash hands immediately after use.
  Passive parks	Open but residents must abide by government physical distancing orders.
  Sports grounds	Open but residents must abide by government physical distancing orders, events prohibited.
  Community Transport	Limited service please contact 6378 2710 to discuss options.
  Meals on Wheels	Operating, but all enquiries should be directed to 6378 2714.
  Family Day Care	Operating, but all enquiries should be directed to 6378 2730.
  Mudgee Valley Tourist Park	Open
  Mudgee Pound	Closed to the public. Remaining operational. Contact Council for enquiries.
  Mudgee Region Saleyards	Restricted access
  Mudgee Showground	Closed (due to Fever Clinic)
  Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone skate parks	Open
  Mudgee, Gulgong and Rylstone dog parks	Open. Residents must continue to practise physical distancing and should use facilities with caution, use their own cleaning provisions where possible and wash hands immediately after use.
  Public toilets	Open
  Gulgong Showground	This facility is not a Council managed facility.

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  For all health advice in relation to COVID-19 please visit:

  NSW Health

  Australian Government Department of Health or contact 1800 020 080

• eNewsletters

  Council has been publishing COVID-19 editions of its 'Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region' and ‘Builder’s and Developer’s Update’ e-newsletters to provide the latest support information for businesses, builders, developers and residents with an interest in the Mid-Western Region. The e-newsletters outline COVID-19 support available from Council, the NSW Government and the Australian Government, and the continuing service delivery from Council’s Planning and Development departments.

  1 July	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  24 June	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  17 June	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  10 June	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  3 June	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  25 May	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  21 May	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support - Local Business Booster Program
  13 May	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  8 May	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  1 May	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  21 April	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: Funding and Employment Opportunities for Local Businesses
  14 April	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  9 April	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  3 April	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Business Support
  1 April	Builders and Developers Update: COVID-19 Edition
  24 March	Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region: COVID-19 Support Available

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