Christmas close-down period

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

Council’s offices and cultural facilities will be closed during the festive period, from Christmas Day to 2 January.

Armidale Folk Museum, Armidale War Memorial Library and Guyra Library will also be closed on those days.

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 24 Dec 2019

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