Keep connected with Council these Christmas holidays

Published on 17 December 2021

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Residents and visitors will be able to continue connecting with Gannawarra Shire Council during the Christmas holidays, thanks to online resources and an emergency contact number.

“Christmas and New Year is a special time for the Gannawarra, especially after the past two years we have experienced,” Mayor Charlie Gillingham said.

“It is important that residents and visitors are aware of what services are available, as well as alternative arrangements that are in place.”

A full list of service changes was published in the 14 December 2021 edition of the Gannawarra Times and the 16 December 2021 edition of the Koondrook Barham Bridge. These changes are also listed below.

Some of these key changes include:

  • Council’s Customer Service Centres will be closed from 2pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and re-open Tuesday, 4 January 2022;
  • The Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools will be closed on Saturday, 25 December 2021; and
  • The Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre will close at 6pm Thursday, 23 December 2021 and re-open at 8am Monday, 17 January 2022.

During this period, residents will be able to keep connected in the following ways:

  • Reporting any problems or issues that require further investigation at any time by visiting www.gsc.vic.gov.au/request;
  • Reporting any emergencies to 0409 022 920;
  • Emailing council@gsc.vic.gov.au at any time; and
  • Following Council’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/gannawarra - which will feature up to date information, including extensions to swimming pool opening hours, heat health alerts, Total Fire Ban declarations and publication of other details.

“Please remember that these options to contact Council are available at any time, not just during the Christmas and New Year period,” Mayor Gillingham said.

“Gannawarra Shire Council, Councillors and staff wish all residents and visitors a Merry Christmas and an enjoyable holiday season.

“We also hope 2022 is a successful year for you and your family.”

Service changes 

Please see below a list of service changes in place during the 2021/22 Christmas-New Year period.

Children's Services

The Gannawarra Shire Children’s Services Office will close at 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and re-open at 8.30am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Cohuna Customer Service Centre

The Cohuna Customer Service Centre will close at 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and reopen 10.00am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

For Council emergencies only please call 0409 022 920.

 

Cohuna Library

The Cohuna Library will close at 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and reopen at 10.00am Wednesday, 5 January 2022.

Cohuna Swimming Pool

Due to a shortage of qualified lifeguards, changes to opening hours will be in place for the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 29 December: 10am-5pm
  • Friday, 31 December: 10am-5pm
  • Saturday, 1 January: 12 noon-5pm

Usual operating hours of 10am-8pm will be in place for all days not specified.

Cohuna Transfer Station

The Cohuna Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, 26 December 2021. Normal operating hours apply on all other days.

Community Access/Respite Care

Community Access/Respite Care services will take place by prior arrangement only.

If you require Community Access/Respite Care over this period, please discuss your needs with our Administration Officers on (03) 5450 9333 before Thursday, 23 December 2021.

Community Care Services

If you are not going to be home for the Christmas holiday period please let office staff know as soon as possible for administration purposes on (03) 5450 9333.

For NDIS, Personal Care and Meals on Wheels alterations/ emergencies/cancellations during the Council office closure period, please telephone (03) 5450 9601.

Denyer Landfill

The Denyer landfill will close at 2pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and reopen at 8.30am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Family Day Care

For urgent queries over the holiday period, please phone 0427 372 488.

Gannawarra Non-Emergency Transport Service

The GNETS service will not be in operation from 5.00pm Thursday, 24 December 2021 and will recommence from Monday, 10 January 2022.

Gannawarra Shire Children's Centre

The Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre will close at 6.00pm Thursday, 23 December 2021 and will reopen at 8.00am Monday, 17 January 2022.

Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre, Cohuna

The Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre will be closed Saturday, 25 December 2021 and Sunday, 26 December 2021.

Operating hours for other dates are as follows:

Friday, 24 December 2021: 9.00am - 12.00pm.

Monday, 27 December 2021 to Friday, 31 December 2021: 10.00am – 1.00pm.

Monday, 3 January 2022: 10.00am - 1.00pm.

The Centre will return to normal trading hours on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Home Care and Property Maintenance

There will be no Home Care or Property Maintenance offered from 5.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 to 7.30am Tuesday, 4 January 2022. Veteran Home Care clients can call (03) 5450 9333 if they would like to re-arrange their times.

Kerang Customer Service Centre

The Kerang Customer Service Centre will close at 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and reopen at 8.30am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

For Council emergencies only please call 0409 022 920.

Kerang Exercise Pool

The Kerang Exercise Pool in Patchell Plaza will close from 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and will reopen 11.00am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang

The Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang will close at 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and reopen at 10.00am Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Kerang Swimming Pool

Due to a shortage of qualified lifeguards, changes to opening hours will be in place for the following dates:

  • Friday, 31 December: 10am-5pm
  • Saturday, 1 January: 12 noon-5pm

Usual operating hours of 10am-8pm will be in place for all days not specified.

Kerang Transfer Station

The Kerang Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, 26 December 2021 and Tuesday, 28 December 2021. Normal operating hours apply on all other days.

Leitchville Library

The Leitchville Library will close at 5.30pm Tuesday, 21 December 2021 and reopen at 1.30pm Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

Local Laws/Animal Control

For after-hours emergencies, including animal/livestock matters, please call Council’s on-call service on 0409 022 920.

Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health Centres will be closed from 2.00pm Friday, 24 December 2021 and will reopen as normal on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

For information, advice or support contact:

Maternal & Child Health Line 24-hour - 13 22 29

Parent Line - 13 22 89

Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 686 268

Nurse on Call - 1300 60 60 24

For urgent matters please contact your local GP or Hospital.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels will continue as usual except for Christmas Day. If you require a meal on Christmas Day please discuss your needs with our administration staff on (03) 5450 9333 before Friday, 24 December 2021.

Personal Care

Personal Care will continue as usual except on Christmas Day, when no services will be offered.

Quambatook Library

The Quambatook Library will close at 4.00pm Wednesday, 22 December 2021 and reopen at 10.00am Wednesday, 5 January 2022.

Waste and Recycling Collection

Waste and recycling collection services will operate as per scheduled between Monday, 27 December 2021 and Monday, 3 January 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

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