More venues reopening from 25 October

Last modified on 25 October 2021

We’re excited to welcome our community back to more of our venues from Monday 25 October, following eased restrictions for fully vaccinated people under the NSW Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.

In order for Willoughby City Council to reopen to the public, we are required to follow mandates by NSW Health and the NSW Government. To visit our Council venues you are required to:

• be double vaccinated and able to provide relevant documentation upon request (over 16s)
• wear a mask (over 12s)
• check into the venue
• practice social distancing

We have COVIDSafe plans in place and are undertaking regular cleaning of our facilities. We’ll also be adhering to the 4 metre rule, so there will be some caps in capacities, and in many settings signage and other markings will encourage social distancing. All our staff are fully vaccinated. Please be patient with our staff while we open our services and venues in line with public health orders. Look out for more information over the coming weeks. Check our website and follow us on social media.

Willoughby Leisure Centre

Feels good to be back! From Monday 25 October, Willoughby Leisure Centre will return to standard opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 5.30am – 9.00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 7.00am – 7.00pm

Change room facilities will be available, however patrons are still encouraged to change and shower at home.

Bookings are required for group fitness classes and must be pre-booked online or over the phone. Bookings are not required for Health Club.

The Willoughby Leisure Centre Pool will be open for:

• Lap swimming
• Aqua classes
• Swimming lessons
• Squads

Recreational swimming will not be permitted. To book your swim, aqua class or lesson visit Willoughby Leisure Centre.

Casual Sports Hall bookings are available. Organisations with COVIDSafe plans may run competitions.

The crèche will be open with reduced capacity and bookings are required.

The Café will be opening to a maximum of 20 visitors in the café seating area.

Chatswood Library

We’re pleased to extend the current operating hours at Chatswood Library:

• Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 8.00pm
• Friday: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Our public PCs will be available as will the study tables and student study room (priority will be given to HSC students). While events and activities will continue online, they may be face-to-face where possible. Room bookings may be available depending on distancing and capacity requirements.

Further openings

Chatswood Youth Centre

Chatswood Youth Centre is open for group bookings from Monday 25 October. Drop-ins will commence from Wednesday 3 November.

Willoughby Park Centre

Willoughby Park Centre is open to regular hirers and the WCC arts program from Monday 26 October. Unstaffed venues remain closed for now.

Dougherty Community Centre

The Dougherty Community Centre is currently being refurbished until February 2022. However, our Venues Services team is happy to take bookings for 2022 on 029777 7802.

More information on COVID-19

Please see NSW Health website or the Australian Government Department of Health for the most accurate and up-to-date information.