Hobsons Bay Council has amended services following the State Government’s decision to reintroduce Stage 3 restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Hobsons Bay Civic Centre customer service front counter at Civic Pde, Altona, is again closed to face to face transactions.

Residents may still contact customer service from 8.30am to 5.15pm by phone on 1300 179 944 or by emailing customerservice@
hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

A live chat function is also available through Council’s website.

All branches of Hobsons Bay Libraries are closed to the public. Hobsons Bay Libraries will continue to provide a range of alternatives for accessing collections, services and programs from home.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for library membership and to arrange library collections to be delivered at no cost through the ‘Book a Book’ library home delivery service.

Newport Community Hub, Laverton Community Hub and Seabrook Community Centres will remain closed to the public, except for essential public support services. A range of programs and activities continue to be available from home virtually. Phone 8368 0100.

Cr Colleen Gates, Hobsons Bay Mayor, said: “Again we find ourselves in this challenging time in a bid to slow the spread of this global pandemic. We have been here before and this time our patience and resolve will be truly tested as we know the consequences.

“I would like to encourage our community to please abide by the state government directions and to stay home as much as possible. There are four reasons to be out but, even then, we need to limit ourselves for the greater good.

“There will be some members of our community that will really feel this. Please check in on your neighbours, safely, and support our local businesses by shopping online or ordering takeaway.”