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Bega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm on Thursday 1 April to observe public holiday closures over Easter.
30 March 2021
Bega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm Thursday 1 April to observe public holiday closures over Easter.
Additionally, the Union Picnic Day holiday will be held on Tuesday 6 April.
Council offices will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 7 April and Shire libraries will operate as normal from Wednesday 7 April.
Shire waste transfer stations (tips) will be closed Good Friday (2 April). Otherwise, regular opening hours apply as listed on Council’s website.
Bin collection will occur as normal, including on Good Friday.
All outdoor pools are closed for winter, except the Bega War Memorial Pool which will remain open Thursday 1 April due to scheduled programs and events.
The Sapphire Aquatic Centre will be closed on Good Friday only (2 April), and will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 5pm.
Eden Early Learning Centre and Bandara Children’s Services will close for Easter, re-opening on Tuesday 6 April.
The Bega Valley Regional Gallery will be closed for Easter, re-opening on Wednesday 7 April.
The Bega Valley Bushfire Recovery Support Service will be closed over the Easter break, re-opening on Wednesday 7 April. The service can be contacted on (02) 6499 2345 or via email at recovery@begavalley.nsw.gov.au. For urgent housing assistance during that time, please call Link to Home on 1800 152 152.
For emergencies during the Easter period, phone Council’s after-hours service on (02) 6499 2222.
All media enquiries and interview requests are coordinated by Council's Communication and Events team under the adopted Communications Policy. To view this policy, visit Public Policies and search 'communications'.
To submit a media enquiry or to request an interview:
Councillors can be contacted directly for enquiries regarding decisions of the elected Council and non-operational matters. Interviews with the Mayor should be arranged through the Communication and Events team contact details above.
If you’re a journalist or media organisation that would like to receive media releases and notifications about media opportunities, please email your name, title and contact details to media@begavalley.nsw.gov.au and we will add you to our distribution list.
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Zingel Place
PO Box 492
Bega NSW 2550
Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 4.30PM
Administration building Zingel Place Bega
Australia
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