HRCC services over Christmas and New Year

Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. There will be some changes to opening hours and services in December/January.

The Council Civic Centre and Depot will be closed from 3pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

For urgent enquiries during this time, please call (03) 5382 9777.

Waste Collections

There will be no waste collections on Christmas Day.

If your bins are emptied Mondays, please have your bins out by 6am on Friday 22 December.

All other collection days are unchanged during the holiday period.

Transfer Stations

All Transfer Stations including Horsham and Dooen Transfer Stations are closed Christmas Day 25 December 2023.

Visitor Information Centre

Closed Christmas Day

Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub

Closing Friday 22 December. Re-opening Tuesday 2 January at 9am.

New baby service available by appointment only on Wednesday 27 December and Thursday 28 December 2023.

Horsham Library

Closed from 1pm Saturday December 23. Re-opens Tuesday 2 January.

Horsham Aquatic Centre (YMCA)

Closed Christmas Day.

Boxing Day: Open 8am-4pm.

New Year’s Day: Open 8am-4pm.

Community Safety

For dog attacks and contained animals call 03 5382 9777 for referral to Council’s after hours service – matter will be directed to a ranger. All other urgent matters are to be submitted via the on line portal Lodge a Service Request on Council’s website.

Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange

The weekly livestock markets will restart on 17 January 2024.

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