Port Stephen
With NSW now reaching the 70% double dose vaccination target, Port Stephens Council will open a number of venues from Monday 11 October.
Under the NSW Government’s public health order, the following changes to our services will apply from Monday:
- Council’s Administration Building at 116 Adelaide Street Raymond Terrace will reopen to the public from 8L30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Proof of vaccination is not required as this is considered an essential service under the public health order.
- Raymond Terrace Library, Tomaree Library and the Mobile Library will reopen to those who are fully vaccinated as required under the public health order
- Indoor swimming pool at Lakeside Aquatic Centre will reopen for recreational swimming only. All visitors to pools will be required to be double vaccinated and follow current mask and physical distancing requirements under the public health order.
- Learn to swim programs will resume at Lakeside and Tomaree on Monday 18 October 2021 with Tilligerry resuming on Monday 25 October 2021. This will provide staff and trainers with sufficient time to prepare for return to full business operations.
- Council’s holiday parks will reopen – book at https://www.beachsideholidays.com.au/
- Outdoor volunteers can recommence provided there is a COVID Safe plan in place and vaccination requirements under the public health order are met.
- Hall volunteers are scheduled to recommence from Monday 18 October with COVID Safe plans in place and if vaccination requirements are met under the public health order.
- Our Visitor Information Centre will reopen to those who are fully vaccinated as required under the public health order. Our friendly staff are also available to help on 1800 808 900.
We’re continuing to deliver services valued by our community while doing our bit to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The safety of our community and our employees is our top priority. We have COVID Safe plans in place for each of our facilities to ensure community safety.
The situation is constantly changing and we thank you for your patience as we work through these challenges together.
To stay up to date on changes to services, visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/covid19
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