Christmas Closures

Published on 11 December 2023

As the festive season approaches, please note the following changes to our services:  

Admin Buildings
The council's administrative centres will close on 22 December 2023 and are scheduled to reopen on 2 January 2024. This temporary closure includes all administrative buildings.

Waste Facilities
Waste Facilities will be closed on 25 & 26 December 2023, and 1 January 2024. Additionally, kerbside bin collections will be delayed by one day from 25 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 (e.g., Monday's collection on Tuesday).

Early Learning Centre
The council's early learning centres will have their last day for children on 20 December 2023. These centres will reopen on 3 January 2024.

Youth Centre
The youth centres in Murrurundi and Scone will close on 19 December 2023 and reopen on 23 January 2024, while the Merriwa centre will shut down a day earlier, on 18 December 2023, and reopen on 22 January 2024. The Youth Service will operate as usual until 22 December 2023.

Libraries
Libraries in Aberdeen, Merriwa, and Murrurundi will follow the administrative centres' schedule, closing at 12 pm on 22 December 2023 and reopening on 2 January 2024. However, Cassilis Library will remain closed during this period.

Attractions
Notable attractions such as Hunter Warbirds and Visitor Information Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

For emergencies involving roads, bridges, animal control, water, sewer, and landfill during after-hours, residents are urged to contact the council at 02 6540 1199. Issues can also be reported at any time through the council's website: Report an Issue

This comprehensive schedule alteration is part of the council's efforts to accommodate the festive season while ensuring essential services remain available to the community. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and utilise online services where possible.