Response to Coronavirus

We are embarking on a series of measures and actions in the interests of the health and wellbeing of residents in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Council has a duty of care to the community and our staff and we are fully committed to take whatever action we can to slow the spread of the virus in our region.

Council is taking the lead in this by cancelling or postponing all non-essential gatherings, events and meetings that come under Council control. Our Administration Centre and non-essential Council venues and facilities are also closed.

 

Council's Administration Centre is closed

Council’s Administration Centre will be closed to the public from Thursday 26 March 2020 until further notice.

Operating status for Council venues and facilities

Operating status overview for each Council venue and facility, effective from Thursday 26 March 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions regarding Council services during COVID-19.

Assistance to businesses during the pandemic

Information and assistance available to local businesses to help manage the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media release COVID-19 30/03/20

Following new directives from the Federal and NSW governments, and acting on the latest health advice intended to slow the spread of COVID-19; all playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gyms in parks and reserves in Blacktown City, will close.

Media release COVID-19 26/03/20

Following new directions from the Australian Government, and acting on the latest health advice intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are implementing additional restrictions including the closure of all sporting fields, community centres and our Administration Centre.

Media release COVID-19 23/03/20

We are implementing additional measures in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Media release COVID-19 20/03/20

We are taking further coronavirus (COVID-19) protective measures including restricted operations at Council swimming pools and leisure centres, and the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.

Media release COVID-19 19/03/20

There are further measures to protect the health and wellbeing of residents and staff in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic including cancelling all Council controlled events up until 30 June.

Council's response to COVID-19 - 17/03/20

We are embarking on a series of measures and actions in the interests of the health and wellbeing of residents in response to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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