Coomalie Community Government Council

The Coomalie Community Government Council is a Local Government Area in the Northern Territory, situated south of Darwin, Palmerston, and Litchfield local government areas. The council governs an area of 2,056km² and has an estimated population of 1,318.

The Council area includes the localities of Batchelor, Adelaide River and Lake Bennett.

The boundary of this area extends from the Manton Dam in the north, to the town of Adelaide River in the south and east from the Adelaide River, to the Litchfield National Park in the west.

Council's Ordinary General Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

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Community Bulletin

Community Bulletin 20 April 2020. pdf395.24 KB

Community Bulletin 13 April 2020. pdf695.37 KB

Community Bulletin 30 March 2020. pdf470.92 KB

Community Bulletin 6 April 2020. pdf427.08 KB

 

 

 

 

 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

30^th April 2020

Coomalie Council Response to The Territory’s Roadmap to the New Normal

Following the Chief Minister’s announcement, Council wishes to advise the following facilities will be open from midday Friday 1^st May 2020:

• Adelaide River Bush Cemetery
• All Playgrounds and Parks and Public Spaces such as Ovals, Adelaide River and Batchelor
• Batchelor Swimming Pool
• Rum Jungle Lake

Physical distancing must be observed at all times, so no contact exercise or sports are allowed.  High levels of hygiene will also be practiced at the Batchelor Swimming Pool and patron levels will be monitored to ensure safety measures can be guaranteed.

The following facilities will remain CLOSED:

• Adelaide River and Batchelor Community Libraries
• Adelaide River Access Shed (Gymnasium)
• Batchelor Community Centre
• Batchelor Tourist Information Facility
• Rum Jungle Bowls Club

Council’s Street Libraries in Adelaide River and Batchelor are available for your reading and leisure enjoyment and all public toilets remain open.

For further information please contact the friendly team at Coomalie Council on 8976 0058

 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

30^th March 2020

Council continues to be responsive during this rapidly evolving situation.  In compliance with Australian and Northern Territory Government restrictions, the Coomalie Council Office is closed to casual visitors. Members of the public are encouraged to call Council on 8976 0058 and conduct business over the phone.  If you do need to come into the Council Office, we ask that you call us in advance.  Council services such as waste and animal management, roads and verge maintenance continue unchanged.

All public facilities remain closed and we ask the community to observe the maximum of two people rule for public gatherings.  Please stay at home unless you need to travel for essentials, medical care or work or education.  People aged over 70, aged over 60 with pre-existing conditions, or Indigenous people aged over 50 should stay home wherever possible for their own protection.

For more information visit the Australian Government website  https://www.australia.gov.au/ or download the official government “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join our WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.

Or visit the Northern Territory Government dedicated site at https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/

 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS

25^th March 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation, new restrictions have come into place and the following public facilities will be CLOSED until further notice:

• Adelaide River and Batchelor Community Libraries
• Adelaide River Access Shed (Gymnasium and Playgroup)
• Adelaide River Bush Cemetery
• Batchelor Community Centre
• Batchelor Swimming Pool
• Batchelor Tourist Information Facility
• Rum Jungle Bowls Club

All public activities, events and gatherings have been CANCELLED including afterschool and school holiday programs, markets and the annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

The following services will CONTINUE:

• Adelaide River and Batchelor Waste Facilities
• Dog Management
• Kerbside Waste Collection
• Public Toilets – Adelaide River and Batchelor

The Coomalie Community Council Office remains open however increased standards of hygiene and physical distancing arrangement apply.

Coomalie Council considers the community’s health and wellbeing a priority matter and will continue to be responsive to advice from authorities as it emerges.  Our commitment is to continue to provide uninterrupted service to the community and we are working with our contractors to ensure a safe and secure community.

Council is also working with NT Police and other stakeholders to ensure social and intellectual needs are catered for.  E-library services are available for all library members and alternative local arrangements will be available soon.  We will be providing updated advice in the very near future through a regular bulletin service.

Please contact the office on 8976 0058 if you have any questions or concerns.  The most up to date and authoritative source of information can also be found at https://securent.nt.gov.au/

 

 

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 ADELAIDE RIVER WASTE TRANSFER STATION UPDATES

 

 

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