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Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) Bega Valley Shire Library Sapphire Aquatic Centre Sapphire Coast Tourism
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Opening hours and contact details for the Bega Valley Shire Council, Shire Libraries, Bega Regional Gallery and Council run childcare centers.

Call us during business hours to speak to a customer service team member on 02 6499 2222

Our standard operating hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
We are closed on public holidays.

ABN: 26 987 935 332

Bega Valley Shire Council is committed to providing our customers with quality, responsive and friendly service, in person, on the phone, online and in the community. We encourage and value your feedback in accordance with our Customer Service Charter and our service standards policy.  To read our Organisational Service Standards Policy visit our Public Policies page and search for service standards or 6.13


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Council has provided several ways in which you can make payment to Council. These options include: online; direct debit, Bpay; by phone; post bill; at the post office; Centrepay or in person at council's office Zingel Place Bega. For full details click here.

02 6499 2222

Bega Valley Shire Councils public business hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (excluding Public Holidays), during which time you will be able to receive assistance across our range of services.  

Non-urgent calls received outside of business hours will be responded to in a timely manner once business resumes.

Emergency support is available 24/7 on this same number.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you. Visit their website for more information National Relay Service.

Bega Valley Shire Council's main office is located in Zingel Place, Bega

Our standard operating hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
We are closed on public holidays.

Contact us via email: council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

Please note our public business hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm (excluding Public Holidays), during which time you will be able to receive assistance across our range of services.

Emails received outside of business hours will be responded to in a timely manner once business resumes.

Contact us via the post

Bega Valley Shire Council, PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550

  • We will respond in writing to your written enquiry within fifteen (15) working days.
  • If your enquiry cannot be completed within fifteeen (15) working days, we will respond to you with the reasons why and the expected time frames.

We are committed to providing our customers with quality, responsive and friendly service, in person, on the phone, online and in the community.


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The Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre is located in the heart of the Bega Valley’s central business district and cultural precinct. The Civic Centre offers corporate clients and the community a first-class conference and event facility complemented by contemporary style, comfort and attention to detail. It is a multi-purpose facility with the ability to accommodate a wide variety of events and functions with a holistic event management service.

The Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre is located at Zingel Place Bega.
Enquiries can be made by phoning 02 6499 2462 or visiting the website at begavalley.nsw.gov.au/civiccentre
 

Bega Valley Shire has four librarys, these are based in Bega, Bermagui, Eden and Tura Beach.

Our libraries have a wide range of online services and runs a range of programs and events. For more information visit the website at library.begavalley.nsw.gov.au or visit a library in person.

For contact details, locations and operating hours visit the website at Library opening Hours & Locations webpage

South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA), Zingel Place, Bega NSW 2550

Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Closed public holidays.
Phone: 02 6499 2201

For information about the gallery vist the website: secca.com.au

The go-to place in the Bega Valley for co-work, training and meeting needs!

The Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre is located in the beautiful seaside township of Merimbula.

Location: 14 Cabarita Place, Merimbula NSW 2548

Phone: 0419 220 031

For more information visit the website begavalley.nsw.gov.au/bv-regional-learning-centre

Eden Early Learning Centre

Location: 2A Bimmil Street, Eden
Opening Hours: Monday  - Friday 7.30am – 5.30pm
Phone: 02 6496 1660
Fax: 02 6496 4447
Email: children@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Website: Children's Services

 

Sapphire Mobile Preschool

Candelo Sports Centre: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm
Bemboka Community Hall:  Friday 9am - 3pm
Phone: 0428 871 159
Email: children@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Website: Children's Services

 

Bandara Children’s Services

Location: Corner Laws Drive and Rawlinson Street Bega
Opening Hours: Monday  - Friday 7.45am – 5.45pm
Phone: 02 6492 4360
Fax: 02 6492 5854
Email: children@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Website: Children's Services


 

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