Coorong District Council response measures to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global crisis, and our Council has a key role to play in limiting the spread and impact of it.

Our leaders are staying up to date on the latest advice from the State and Federal Governments, and relevant Government health agencies.

Residents who are experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance from Coorong District Council by entering into a long-term payment arrangement. Information is available on our Financial Hardship page.

For more information please click here.

Update - 25 May 2020

The SA Government have released their Roadmap for Easing Covid-19 Restrictions.

Most Coorong District Council services have now resumed:

All playgrounds, parks (incl. dog parks and gardens) have been re-opened to the public.
All community toilets have been re-opened.
All halls can now open and community groups will be able to book facilities (groups are encouraged to contact Council to work through arrangements).
The Coonalpyn Caravan Park and Narrung Campground are now open to the public (including public toilet facilities).
Sporting facilities can open in accordance with the new measures in place.
Public library services:
- Tailem Bend, Tintinara, Coonalpyn and Coomandook Community Libraries are still closed to the public, however all are offering a 'phone and collect service'.
- Meningie Community Library will be opening to the public from 3:45pm - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays.
Tailem Rail Museum, Coorong Gallery and the Meningie Information Hub will be assessed in preparation for Council's executive team to make a decision on re-opening from 8 June 2020.

All Council facilities are receiving regular cleaning to ensure facilities are up to standard – however if you come across anything that requires attention please contact Council on 1300 785 277 so that we can attend to it.

Signs will be in place to remind users of their obligations to social distance. Everyone can play their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by practicing good hygiene, using hand sanitiser and wiping down equipment and surfaces before and after use.

Giant Games and Sports Library

Council has a pretty cool set of resources available for community groups to loan for FREE. You can choose from Giant Games, Portable Disc Golf, Mobile Sports Library and Nature Play Kit. Please contact the Community Development team for more information. Telephone: 1300 785 277, Email: council@coorong.sa.gov.au

**These community resources are FREE to loan, so please ensure they are returned clean and packed away neatly ready for the next user, thank you.**

Community Resources Fact Sheet(505 kb)

Giant Games

These are all your traditional games but they have been resized to be MEGA. You can choose from: MEGA connect four, GIANT jenga, GIANT checkers; or UBER GIANT dice for yahtzee or other games.

Giant Games Resource Hire Form(281 kb)

Sports Library

The sports library includes a range of fun sports equipment to make your next community event or fundraiser one to remember.

Sports Library Hire Form(421 kb)

Portable Disc Golf Basket

If you are looking to improve your disc golf game, particularly your putting skills, then a portable disc golf basket is ideal. Have a go at perfecting your skills before you head out on your disc golf adventure, South Australia’s first disc golf course is located at Lake Indawarra in Tintinara.

Nature Play Kit

Many studies have shown natural play contributes to the overall physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children. This kit includes: wooden blocks, crates, tyres, bamboo sticks, hessian, ropes, just to name a few. See them run wild with their imagination.

Nature Play Kit Hire Form(348 kb)

Funky Fruit Costumes

Choose from a range of funky fruit costumes: 2x strawberry, 2x apples, 1x corn, 1x grape, 1x pea, 1x carrot, 1x egg, 2x banana (XS Size).

Funky Fruit Costumes Hire Form(260 kb)

Funky Fruit