Central Coast Council is implementing measures to help protect the safety of its staff and community during the current COVID-19 resurgence.

Following the announcement of a NSW Government Public Health Order requiring the Central Coast to enter a two week lockdown – effective from 6pm Saturday 26 June 2021 until 11:59pm Friday 9 July 2021 – Council has temporarily closed a number of its facilities but will continue to deliver all essential services.

Council Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer said Council’s primary responsibility during this difficult time is staff and community safety.

“Our community knows what is required to get COVID-19 outbreaks under control and we thank you for understanding the necessary changes that Council has put in place,” Mr Farmer said.

“Council will continue to provide essential services for our community during this lockdown, this includes water and sewer services, waste collection, road repairs and child care centres.

“Our parks and beaches remain open for exercise only and please note that lifeguard services are not in operation during the cooler months.

“Please refer to our website and social media channels for the latest information on necessary temporary closures of some facilities and any impacts to our services.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the Central Coast community has proven to be resilient throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Central Coast is all too familiar with what needs to be done to halt community transmission of COVID-19 and Council is taking necessary and required measures,” Mr Hart said.

“Please carefully follow all requirements outlined by NSW Health through the current Public Health Order and we will keep you informed of any changes to Council facilities or services.”

Any visitors to the Central Coast or Greater Sydney from 21 June 2021 or after must adhere to Public Health Order requirements – follow stay-at-home orders for a period of 14 days after leaving the region.

Penalties for not following restrictions are enforceable by Police – this includes leaving the home for non-essential reasons, not social distancing and non-essential travel.

Council urges any community members who are feeling unwell or experiencing any COVID-19 symptom to self-isolate and get tested immediately.

Essential Council services continuing during current lockdown:

• water and sewer
• waste collection
• road repairs
• development assessments
• child care centres remain open
• public toilets remain open
• parks and playspaces remain open (for exercise only)
• beaches remain open (please note lifeguards are not on patrol during the cooler months)
• holiday parks are open for essential travellers only
• Central Coast Stadium events will be updated at centralcoaststadium.com.au
• after hours call outs for emergencies
• call centre for customer enquiries.

Council facilities temporary closures during current lockdown:

• Administration buildings at Wyong and Gosford
• Libraries
• Leisure centres, gyms and pools
• Theatres and The Regional Gallery
• The Entrance Visitor Information Centre
• Senior and Youth Centres
• All our community facilities, such as halls.

For the latest information on COVID-19 related impacts to Council facilities search ‘COVID-19’ on Council’s website – centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

To keep up-to-date with Council’s latest news search ‘E-News’ on Council’s website – centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Please refer to NSW Health communication channels for the latest COVID-19 information and requirements.