Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Changes to mandatory inspection availability
In an effort to minimise COVID-19 exposure risks Council have needed to implement changes to the availability of Council Plumbing and Building Inspector, Mr Chris Imrie.
From next week all mandatory plumbing and/or building inspection bookings will be limited to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1pm onwards with priority given to time critical inspections such as drainage and/or concrete footings/slab inspections.
Council has consulted with a number of local builders and plumbers to ascertain how to minimise inconvenience during these unique times. The feedback received indicated that maintaining mid-week, afternoon inspection services would go a long way to achieving minimal disruption.
To ensure everyone can get the inspections they need please ensure that bookings are made via the main office number (02 6924 8100) with as much notice as possible – same day bookings, or inspections outside of these hours cannot be guaranteed and may not be available.
Council is endeavoring to maintain a high level of service to our local construction industry during this public health emergency and will continue processing applications, approvals and certificates as normal via remote workplace arrangements. Questions and enquires will still be answered either by phone or email and special appointments or site inspections can be arranged if necessary.
It is regrettable that such measures are required and we would appreciate everyone’s understanding and co-operation during this difficult time.
Any questions of concerns please contact the Junee Council office on 02 6924 8100.
Friday, 27 March 2020
As of Monday, 30 March 2020, our office will be CLOSED to the public.
Whilst staff are still working behind closed doors, face-to-face services are no longer provided.
If you are unable to access online services, please call us on 6924 8100 between 9.00am and 5.00pm to make an appointment if you require assistance.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
In line with the updated directions of the Minister, Council advises that all NSW caravan parks and camping grounds are closed except for the purpose of accommodating permanent residents of those premises or other persons who have no other place of permanent residence.
Those affected include (but not limited to):
- Bethungra Dam Reserve
- Illabo (Showground and Tennis sites)
- Junee Golf Club
- Junee Tourist Park
- Sandy Beach Reserve
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In an effort to reinforce social distancing principles Council is strongly advising the community not to use public playground equipment. At the present time we do not have the resources to routinely disinfect playground equipment.
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On Monday, 23 March at midday the Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre closed its doors following a Directive from the State and Federal Government as a precaution against spreading COVID-19. As a result there is currently no access to the entire facility.
We understand that this is devastating for members and staff and we are working on ways to provide some form of health and fitness to the Junee Shire community and wider membership eg loaning of equipment (limited) and online hosted group fitness classes.
There is no timeframe on when we might re-open, therefore we have placed all memberships on hold until further notice. We have put all future direct debits on hold accordingly.
Please follow the Junee Recreation and Aquatic Centre and Junee Shire Council social media platforms and websites for regular updates. We will be sending out further communication directly to members in the coming days.
We wish everyone good health and please stay safe.
The JJRAC Team
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
In light of the recent announcement by the Prime Minister, the following provides an updated status of the various Council facilities as at this morning.
- Junee Recreation Centre is closed for all activity. Council are working on ways to provide some form of health and fitness to the Junee Shire community and wider membership eg online hosted group fitness classes.
- Junee Library will close until further notice as at 5:30pm this evening. People wishing to return items are still able to do so using the returns chute located at the front of the library. Whilst the library is closed, you are still able to access online services including apps for audio books, eBooks and eMagazines. Visit www.rrl.nsw.gov.au/elibrary to download.
- Athenium Theatre is closed.
- Broadway Museum, including the Visitor Information Centre are closed. Contact Council on 6924 8100 or visit www.youmeandjunee.com.au for Visitor Information Centre enquiries.
- Council’s Customer Service and Service NSW remain open however we request that you only attend the office if absolutely necessary and that online (www.service.nsw.gov.au) and phone services are the preferred communication. Cash payments will not be accepted.
- Centrelink Service Centre located at Council offices is temporarily unavailable. Customers are able to access services by calling the agency at home. The jobseeker line – 132850 - Hours of operation have been extended and the lines are now open 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Junee Community Transport remains operational with no restrictions at this point in time but we request that trips are booked only for essential travel.
- Council organised school holiday programs have been cancelled.
If everyone does their part in adhering to all government warnings, best hygiene practices and social distancing (limiting interaction with other people to an absolute minimum) we can reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
We’re all in this together!
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