Warren Shire Council’s business operations
10 September 2021
Information for the Warren Shire Community regarding Warren Shire Council’s business operations with the lifting of the Stay-At-Home Public Health Order for parts of Regional NSW including the Warren Shire Local Government Area.
For information concerning the Coronavirus COVID-19, please contact NSW Health.
Warren Shire Council is able to resume some face-to-face services and in–person operations following the lifting of the Stay-At-Home Public Health Order for parts of Regional NSW, including the Warren Shire Local Government Area as of 12.01am Saturday 11th September, 2021.
All Council employees will continue wearing masks when interacting with members of the public indoors and while working in shared, indoor spaces (including when sharing a vehicle). All customers are asked to wear masks if engaging with Council staff indoors.
Kindly continue using the QR check-in at all venues. As COVID-19 is still present in neighbouring communities, this will help with contact tracing, should it be required.
WARREN SHIRE OFFICE
Council's Administration Office, 115 Dubbo Street will be open for face-to-face contact from Monday 13th September 2021 at 8.30am. There will be a limit on the number of customers allowed within the building at the same time in order to comply with the ‘four square metre rule’. Mask wearing inside is mandatory. Please note signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Customer enquiries and requests for service can still be made by telephone to 02 6847 6600 or by email to council@warren.nsw.gov.au.
All customers will need to ensure that they are adhering to the Stay-At-Home Public Health Orders of your respective Local Government Area and only attend Council’s Office for essential business.
WARREN SERVICE NSW AGENCY
The Service NSW Agency will re-open Monday 13th September 2021 at 8:30am with a limit of three (3) customers within the Service NSW Agency/ Council Administration front foyer during these times. Kindly wait outside using the chairs provided and maintain social distancing while awaiting service. Please note signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Mask wearing inside is mandatory. Using your online MyServiceNSW account or calling the Service NSW hotline on 13 77 88 are other options for service.
WARREN SHIRE LIBRARY
Warren Library will re-open from Saturday 11th September 2021 at 10.00am with a limit on the number of people allowed inside the building. Please note the signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Mask wearing inside is mandatory. Phone 02 6847 6656 if you need to make an enquiry.
WARREN SPORTING & CULTURAL CENTRE
Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre including the Gym Facilities will re-open from Saturday 11th September 2021 at 6.00am with a limit on the number of people allowed in the Gym area. Please note the signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Mask wearing inside is mandatory. The rules of cleaning equipment after use and classes with a maximum of 20 people must be adhered to. Phone 02 6847 6670 if you need to make an enquiry.
The Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre will be closed to normal public use during the Covid Vaccination Clinic being undertaken on Thursday/Friday 16/17 September 2021 between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm.
WARREN SHIRE DEPOT
Warren Shire Depot will re-open from Monday 13th September 2021 at 7.00am. Please note the signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Mask wearing inside buildings is mandatory. Phone 02 6847 6647 if you need to make an enquiry.
HEAVY VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION (HVIS)
Transport for NSW will be undertaking pre-booked heavy vehicle safety inspections at the Warren Shire Depot from Monday, 20th September to Friday, 24th September 2021. Covid-19 safety measures will be in place by Transport for NSW. The Covid-19 Safety Plan must be adhered to.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITHIN OUR PARKS AND GARDENS
All our Parks are open but currently cannot be used for Community Sport. Playground equipment within our parks and gardens will progressively be opened on Saturday 11th September 2021 with appropriate signage in relation to Social Distancing. Council will continue to provide heavy cleaning of the playground equipment daily.
WARREN SKATE PARK AND WARREN SPLASH PARK
The Warren Skate Park and Warren Splash Park will progressively be opened on Saturday 11th September 2021 with appropriate signage in relation to Social Distancing. Council will continue to provide heavy cleaning of the touch points on any equipment daily.
WARREN EWENMAR WASTE DEPOT
QR code check-in/out is required. Wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
WARREN GARBAGE PICK UP OPERATING AS USUAL WARREN PUBLIC AMENITIES (PUBLIC TOILETS)
Open as usual but, will be subject to extra cleaning.
COUNCIL’S HEALTH AND BUILDING SURVEYOR, DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE AND RANGER
Will continue to carry out regular duties, provided they are able to maintain appropriate social distancing and masks will be worn at all times. This will also be subject to Covid Safety Plans on building sites, and other Covid safe requirements of the Public Health Orders.
OUTDOOR WORKS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, (WATER, SEWERAGE, ROADS, PARKS AND FACILITIES)
Will continue wherever permissible, providing social distancing requirements can be maintained, including the 1 person per 4-square rule on sites.
CEMETERIES
Open as of Saturday 11th September 2021 with a funeral limit of 50 persons and appropriate social distancing.
WARREN WAR MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL
Warren War Memorial Swimming Pool is expected to open Saturday 2nd October 2021. Please note the signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Phone 02 6847 6600 if you need to make an enquiry.
COUNCIL MEETING
The 23rd September 2021 Council Meeting is expected to be held in person in the Council Community Room, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren. Please note signage at the entrance. QR code check-in/out is required. Mask wearing inside is mandatory.
VACATION CARE
Vacation Care at the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre is programmed for perhaps up to 2 weeks from Monday 27th September 2021 to Friday 8th October 2021. Council is yet to determine whether the Vacation Care Programme will be able to go ahead.
Council can be contacted by:
Phone: 02 6847 6600 Email: council@warren.nsw.gov.au
A reminder that payments to Council can be made by any of the following means:
- Bpay
- Electronic Funds Transfer
Bank Account details:
Account Name: Warren Shire Council NAB – BSB No: 082 897 Account No: 50 999 8723
- Or over the phone – call 02 6847 6600
Council’s staff are available to answer your calls between 8.30 am – 5.00 pm weekdays.
Council’s phone will be diverted to an on-call officer after normal office hours and weekends and public holidays. In the case of emergencies, please call 000.
We ask that the community be patient, remain attentive to social distancing, mask up and take your own precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Importantly get vaccinated as soon as you can.
Council will provide updates as circumstances change.
Covid Testing at the Warren Multi-Purpose Health Service will be by a booked appointment with times between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm. Please telephone ahead on 02 6847 5400 for an appointment, bookings are limited.
Please obey all road signs and speed limits.
Heavy vehicles and large motor vehicles will need to park away from the hospital and walk to the hospital and follow signage. There is no room for heavy and large vehicles to turn around on the hospital grounds.