COVID-19 - Disruption to Council services
The following services have already been disrupted as a result of the current advice from the Federal and State Governments
If you have any questions in regards to Council services, contact us on +61 2 6226 1477.
For the latest news and updates related to COVID-19 please read more in our dedicated news page.
Service | Status | Notes |
Playgrounds |
Open
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All playgrounds are open for community use. |
Yass Library |
Open
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Stage 4 - Yass Library Opening Hours Monday - 9.30am - 5.30pm For more information: see our Libraries page |
Yass Caravan Park |
Open
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A COVID-19 Plan is in place and bookings are being accepted. |
Animal Shelter |
Open
|
Operating as normal. |
Customer Service |
Open
|
The following measures will be in place to ensure the safety of our community members and Council staff:
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Community Centres/Halls |
Open
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As of 16 June 2020, Council owned halls, community centres and sporting grounds were made available for booking and can occupy one person per 2 square metres per premises. This includes the following:
Any organisation wishing to book these facilities must present a copy of their COVID Safety Plan to Council either via email council@yass.nsw.gov.au or in person at Council's Administration Office, 209 Comur Street, Yass. Although these facilities are open, they will be operating under some restrictions in accordance with NSW Government guidelines. These include:
To download the COVID safety plan template please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe-businesses Please note your booking will not be confirmed or a key issued until we have received a copy of your COVID Safety Plan.
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Yass Dog Park |
Open
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Open for community use. |
Cemeteries |
Open
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The number of people who may attend a funeral or memorial service or a gathering following a funeral or memorial service, is subject to the square metres rule applicable to the venue where it is held. Places of public worship, funeral homes and crematoria must be registered as a COVID Safe business. People attending the service will be required to supply their name and contact details so that they can be used for contact tracing. |
Joe O'Connor Park RV and Camping Ground |
Open
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RV and Camping Ground at Joe O'Connor Park is open to self contained RVS or caravans only. Amenities are not available. Ground is open but social distancing rules apply. |
Skatepark |
Open
|
Open for community use. |
Public Toilets |
Open
|
All public toilets are open.
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Pools |
Open
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Yass and Binalong Pools will close for the season on Friday, 26 March 2021. |
Yass Valley Information Centre (VIC) |
Open
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Open for business. The following measures are in place:
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Council Meetings |
Information
|
The community is invited to watch the live streaming on YouTube and paste the link below into your browser: |
Sewer Services |
Open
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Operating as usual. |
Water services |
Open
|
Operating as normal. |
Waste and Recycling (Kerbside) Collection |
Open
|
Existing collection schedule in place. |
Murrumbateman Library |
Closed
|
Return chute still operating for returns. |
Mobile Libraries |
Closed
|
Not operating until further notice. |
Building Inspections |
Information
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• Council is carrying out inspection for Final Occupation Certificates and Building Information Certificate inspections. We are requesting that the building be empty at the time of the inspection. |
Public health and safety inspections |
Information
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Routine health inspections have been cancelled. High risk/urgent inspections can be conducted on an as needs basis. On-site Sewer Management inspections have been deferred unless very high risk (major spillage/etc). Advisory/support role continues for businesses. |
Transfer Stations |
Open
|
Open but NO CASH PAYMENTS. EFTPOS facilities are now available at all Transfer Stations. Debtor accounts will be organised if payments cannot be made by card. Additionally:
Waste Transfer Station trading hours can be found here |
2020 Council Elections |
Information
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The NSW Government made the decision to postpone the September 2020 local government elections in the face of the COVID-19 crisis until September 2021. Current Councillors will continue to hold their civic offices until the rescheduled local government elections are held. |
Development Applications |
Information
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To lodge a Development Application or submit documentation, please email Council@yass.nsw.gov.au, mail, or use the mail slot in the front door of the Customer Service building. NO FACE TO FACE INTERACTIONS. |
Outdoor exercise equipment |
Open
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Outdoor gyms are reopen for community use. |
Playing fields |
Open
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Community sporting activities are allowed, including training sessions and contact activities. For community sporting activities that involve more than 100 participants, the organiser must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan for community sporting competitions and full training activities.
Learn more about minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission when participating in community sports as a player or spectator. |
For the latest news and updates related to COVID-19 please read more in our dedicated news page.