Christmas close-down period

Armidale Regional Council would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Council’s offices, libraries and community service facilities will be closed during the festive period, from Christmas Day to 4 January.

Armidale Folk Museum and Visitor Information Centre will only be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day and will operate as usual for the remainder of the Christmas holidays.

Monckton Aquatic Centre and Council’s recycling and waste facilities will only be closed on Christmas Day, while the Guyra pool will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Waste collection services will continue as normal over the Christmas break.

For urgent enquiries please contact Council’s 24 hour service on 1300 136 833. For all other enquiries please refer to Council’s self service portal via the menu on the home page.

Published on 22 Dec 2020

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