COVID-19 Emergency

In line with current advice from the federal and state governments, the following Forbes Shire facilities are temporarily closed:

  • Forbes Olympic Pool
  • Some toilet facilities are closed. The following public toilets remain open and accessible in town:
    • Lawler Street (Woolworths carpark)
    • Albion Park
    • Apex Lakeside 
    • Lions Park
    • Victoria Park
    • Railway – toilets only not the Visitor Information Centre
    • Dreaming Centre – 1 toilet only unisex – disability
    • Rotaract – Waterpark precinct – 1 toilet only

Service Changes

The following Council services have been impacted die to COVID-19:

  • Town Hall Administration Office is open to the public with a limit of 3 persons in the Foyer area
  • Central West Livestock Exchange continues to operate under strict new conditions.
  • Council events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice
Covid-19 Safety Plans

In accordance with Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020, the following facilities are required to operate under a Covid-19 Safety Plan, and Conditions of Entry.

 
Facility Safety Plan
 Conditions of entry
APEX Riverside Tourist Park
 PDF (PDF 494KB) PDF (PDF 234.9KB)
Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
 PDF (PDF 510.7KB) PDF (PDF 310.9KB)
Forbes Indoor Pool
 PDF (PDF 515KB) PDF (PDF 246.2KB)
Wheogo Short Stay Rest Area
  PDF (PDF 491.4KB)  PDF (PDF 231.5KB)
Forbes Youth and Community Centre
  PDF (PDF 520.4KB)  PDF (PDF 232.7KB)
Forbes Visitor Information Centre
  PDF (PDF 496.7KB)  PDF (PDF 317.9KB)



Local Assistance Phone Line

This phone number 02 6850 2393, is for residents to call for more information regarding services and support available to them by government departments and local charities. It will be answered by Forbes Shire Council staff between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday and they will direct you to the relevant services. If you have a health query we recommend you call 1300 687 327, which is a Coronavirus COVID-19 helpline.

Australian Health Department

Contact: www.health.gov.au for the latest developments on the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

NSW Health Department

Contact: www.health.nsw.gov.au for the latest developments on the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Local Health Department

Contact: www.healthdirect.gov.au for the latest developments on the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Clinics

Bathurst Base Hospital Howick Street, Bathurst 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Phone 02 6330 5311
Dubbo Base Hospital Myall Street, Dubbo 8am-8pm, 7 days. Phone 02 6809 6809
Orange Hospital 1530 Forest Road, Orange 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Phone 02 6369 3000