Published on Monday, 29 November 2021 at 1:15:43 PM
Media Release - Katherine Enters Lockout Until 7 December 2021
In line with the Northern Territory CHO Directions 106, Katherine is in Lockout until Tuesday 7 December 2021.
Katherine Town Council will be amending service operations to the public as follows:
• Civic Centre is opened to fully vaccinated residents
• Katherine Public Library is open to fully vaccinated residents, the Library will open at 10am on Tuesday 30 November 2021
• Katherine Visitor Information Centre (KVIC) is opened to fully vaccinated residents
• Katherine Aquatic Centre is open to fully vaccinated residents
• Katherine Sportsgrounds is open to fully vaccinated residents
• Katherine Showgrounds is open to fully vaccinated residents
• Katherine Hot Springs is open to fully vaccinated residents
• Adventure Play Park is open to fully vaccinated residents.
• Katherine Waste Management Facility (WMF) is:
o Opened to fully vaccinated residents
o Opened to non-vaccinated residents who do not receive a kerbside collection
o Open to Essential Service Contractors
o Will be closing the gates to the facility 10 minutes earlier each day to allow Operator’s time to manoeuvre the tip-face and disposal bins
o Gates will close 5:20pm Monday – Friday, and at 3:50pm Saturday – Sunday.
Katherine Town Council will be enforcing and complying with the CHO Directions (106) regarding the COVID-safe protocols being implemented during the lockout.
When entering a Council facility, staff will request patrons to check-in and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Non-compliant patrons will not be authorised entry into our facilities and will be asked to remove themselves from the premises.
Katherine Town Council would like to also take the opportunity to thank the community for your patience and cooperation throughout these uncertain times.
The staff at the WMF were particularly pleased with patrons who attended the facility yesterday and would like to thank everyone for their respectful cooperation.
We would especially like to thank our Waste Disposal Contractors for going above and beyond during the Lockdown period and providing an exceptional service to our community.
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