Most Council services continue

Whanganui District Council premises are closed but most services continue

Whanganui District CouncilWhanganui District Council has responded to the Government's announcement that it is moving to Alert Level Four at midnight on Wednesday, March 24, 2020, by making further changes to its levels of service.

The moves are intended to minimise contact during the current Covid-19 situation in line with the Government's requirements while ensuring the provision of essential services —
drinking and waste water, solid waste, essential roading services, crematorium and cemetery services.

All council venues are now closed including Council Customer Services at 101 Guyton St and all parks and facilities.

Freedom camping areas in Whanganui are closed and all freedom campers are requested to stay at registered camp grounds with suitable facilities for self-isolation.

All Whanganui District Council public toilets are also closed as these cannot be serviced and could present a public health risk.

Tuesday's Council Meeting has been cancelled and all future committee meetings are on hold.

"We are well prepared for this situation and have put the necessary plans into action," the Council's Chief Executive Kym Fell says. "We are focused on keeping essential services functioning under emergency conditions and supporting the Whanganui District Health Board in the national response to Covid-19."

For all information on COVID-19, go to the Ministry of Health website: www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus, or the New Zealand Government site: covid19.govt.nz/
For information on the local response visit Whanganui District Health Board website www.wdhb.org.nz/