COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
Monday 7th December 2020
Disclaimer – this information is considered valid as at the date of publication (shown above). Updates will be provided as, and when, relevant information becomes available.
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Shire Administration Office
The Shire Administration Office has reopened to the public, with visitors asked to apply social distancing restrictions when visiting the office.
Department of Transport
All Department of Transport transactions can be made at the Shire Administration Office. PDA (Practical Driving Assessments) will recommence on 19th June for Wheatbelt residents only.
Public Buildings
Sports Complex – Function Room open for indoor gatherings of up to 87 people
Swimming Pool – open from 1st November to Easter 2021
The Buff (Mukinbudin Gym) – open
Memorial Hall – open for indoor gatherings of up to 100 people
Mukinbudin Library – open
Mukinbudin Library
The Library is once again open for business with a restriction of 4 people in the Library at once.
Some options for audible book borrowings are as follows:
• Borrow Box – free (need a Library card)
• Overdrive (Libby) – free (need a Library card)
• Audible stories – currently free for children/youth books
Please contact the Shire Office if you require assistance with accessing any of these options.
Patrons are reminded to register with the SafeWA QR Code which is at the entrance to the Library.
Caravan Park
The Mukinbudin Caravan Park is open for travellers. We look forward to welcoming visitors into our town.
Visitors are reminded to register with the SafeWA QR Code which is situated on posters at the Manager's Office, Campers Kitchen, Laundry, en-suites, units and houses.
Public Toilets
Public toilets remain open. The Shire has increased cleaning services at public toilets to enhance sanitisation and the potential spread of the virus.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds have reopened and hand sanitiser is provided onsite for users of these facilities. The Shire would like to reiterate social distancing advice from relevant health departments, where people are advised to stay 1.5 metres away from each other and avoid physical contact such as handshakes.
Major Projects
At this stage, the Shire of Mukinbudin major projects are progressing. The Early Learning Centre (Boodie Rats) construction is scheduled for completion late-June and the two GROH houses are continuing. The Roads program will continue as planned for in the 2020/2021 Annual Budget.
Rates
The Shire of Mukinbudin is committed to providing services to the community that are delivered through ratepayer money, therefore rates are still required to be paid in full and on time.
Waste Management
Avon Waste will continue to collect household and recycling waste and the Tip is open.

Dirk Sellenger
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER