COVID-19 Update - 20 March
Last modified on 20 March 2020
We aim to keep as many services and facilities running as long we can, within the guidelines set by the federal government. However to ensure the safety of our community, staff and volunteers we’ve cancelled events and have encouraged social distancing across our facilities.
Our waste collections and street sweepings will continue as normal. Our other services, particularly Meals on Wheels and shopping bus for elderly will continue, with additional hygiene and social distancing in place.
All facilities remain open including Dougherty Community Centre, MOSAIC, Incinerator Art Space, Art Space on The Concourse and childcare centres and we have introduced additional cleaning within highly used facilities.
There have been further modifications to the services at Chatswood Library. The Castlecrag Community is closed until further notice. For the availability of other branch libraries please call Chatswood Library on 02 9777 7900.
The Willoughby Leisure Centre remains open with additional modifications to group fitness classes. All swimming lessons have been cancelled. The spa and sauna are closed. Kids Klub (school holiday activities) is going ahead. Read about how we’re protecting our staff and members.
Sporting groups with bookings at our facilities have been contacted about arrangements regarding ground hire. All sports grounds and outdoor spaces are still available for community use.
A message from the Mayor
A message from Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney about how Council is supporting the community during the COVID-19 crisis including the impact on services and facilities.
Cancelled events
- ANZAC ceremony - 25 April
The Concourse
The Concourse has taken the difficult decision to cancel or reschedule all performances until the 31 March. Ticket holders will be contacted by the box office.
Council run events effected include:
- Harmony Day Singing in Harmony community choir – 21 March
- Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Dreamscape – 4 April – ticket holders will be contacted by The Concourse box office to discuss exchange options
Chatswood Library
- Talks@Willoughby presents Caroline Overington speaking about Missing William Tyrrell – 24 March
- Turning Your Dream Home into a Reality – 18 March
- Talks@Willoughby presents Adam Courtenay speaking about The Ghost and the Bounty Hunter – 8 April
- Sydney Writers’ Festival - Heather Rose: Bruny – 30 April
- Sydney Writers’ Festival - Tim Flannery: Life – 1 May
- Library Children’s Programs - all regular children’s programs at Chatswood Library and all branch libraries, including Storytimes, Little Dragon, Ninja Kids, Little Bear, Toddler Time, Baby Bounce, LEGO® Clubs, and Fri-Yay - Friday Fun at Northbridge Library are cancelled until further notice.
Dougherty Community Centre
- Dance to the Nines – 20 March
- Seniors Social Lunch – 8 April
Live Well In Willoughby
- Bike Maintenance – 26 March
- Food Swap – 3 April
- Wild Places – Building Clay Habitats – 4 April
- Fashion Revolution – 23 April
- Composting and Worm Farming -30 April
- Sydney Edible Garden Trail – 21 & 22 March
- Loving Spiders – 22 March
- Repair Café – closed for April
Zenith Theatre
- Alice in Wonderland – 18 – 22 March – performances have been postponed. Ticket holders will be contacted to discuss alternative dates.
Council Chambers
- Community Information Seminar – The Future of Transport – 23 March
This will no longer be a public event. The speakers’ presentations will be recorded and made available on Council’s website for viewing.
Vivid Sydney at Chatswood
22 May – 13 June
Unfortunately at Vivid Sydney at Chatswood has been cancelled on the requirement of the Australian Government, the NSW Government and health authorities regarding non-essential, organised gatherings of more than 500 people.
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