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Adjusted hours for Blacktown local pools, gyms and libraries
DUE to the impact of COVID-19 infections, a number of Blacktown City Council venues will operate at reduced hours over the coming weeks.
Council’s aquatic and leisure centres at Blacktown, Stanhope Gardens, Emerton and Riverstone will be aff ected by adjusted hours as well as Blacktown City Libraries.
The temporary change of hours comes after a number of staff tested positive to the virus or have been identifi ed as close contacts, making them unable to work.
The changes will come into eff ect at all venues, excluding Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, from 10 January until 30 January.
Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre has already implemented adjusted hours, as of January 5.
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale apologised for the inconvenience caused.
“Unfortunately, the high number of COVID-19 infections we are seeing in our community has also impacted staff at Council venues across Blacktown City,” Mayor Bleasdale said.
“This has meant many have tested positive or have been in close contact with a positive case, meaning they are unable to work.
“As a result, Council has made the diffi cult decision to reduce hours at the City’s aquatic and leisure centres and libraries.
“We hope to return to normal operating hours as soon as possible and thank our residents for their patience.
“I wish everyone aff ected by the virus at this time a speedy recovery.”
Details of adjusted service hours for the period 10–30 January are below.
For the latest COVID-19 information, visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Stanhope Leisure Centre. Stanhope Leisure Centre.
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
Normal operating hours Monday 5.30am – 9.00pm Tuesday – Friday 5.30am – 9.00pm Saturday / Sunday 8.00am – 7.00pm From 10 – 30 January Monday 7.30am – 9.00pm Tuesday – Friday 7.30am – 7.30pm Saturday / Sunday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Blacktown Aquatic Centre
Normal operating hours Monday – Friday 5.30am – 7.30pm Saturday 6.00am – 7.00pm Sunday 8.00am – 7.00pm From 10 – 30 January Monday – Friday 7.30am – 7.30pm Saturday 6.00am – 5.00pm Sunday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Normal operating hours Monday–Friday 7.30am – 8.00pm (stadium to 9.30pm) Saturday / Sunday 8.00am – 7.00pm (stadium to 5.00pm) From 5 – 30 January Monday–Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm Monday 6.00pm – 9.30pm (stadium only 17 & 24 Jan) Saturday / Sunday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Riverstone Swim Centre
Normal operating hours Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 7.00pm From 10 – 30 January Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm
Mount Druitt Swim Centre
Normal operating hours Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 7.00pm From 10 – 30 January Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm
Blacktown City Libraries
Normal operating hours Libraries normally close at 7.45pm Monday through Friday, weekend hours are as listed on Council’s website. From 10 – 30 January All libraries to operate from 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday through Friday All libraries to operate from 9.30am to 4.00pm Saturdays and 12.00 to 4.00pm Sundays.
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