Current Council Services

Cowra Shire Council are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, their families, our volunteers and our community. Council continue to take advice and guidance from NSW State Government (NSW Health) and the Federal Government (Department of Health) that are the lead agencies in relation to the management of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Council will ensure essential services continue to be delivered to our community including water, wastewater, garbage collection and ranger services. We are constantly reviewing our plans to make sure we are prepared for any situation. As this situation rapidly unfolds we may need to change, reduce or postpone services and events at short notice. If this happens, we will let you know.

Service	Status	Notes
Council Customer Service Centre		Existing operating hours are in place. Residents are requested to avoid entering the centre unless essential. Contactless payments preferred. Click here for more information on how to pay online.
Council building, planning and regulatory services		Existing operating hours are in place. All inquiries should be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by contacting 6340 2000 or 6340 2048. Appointments made only if neccessary.
Council Depot		Existing operating hours are in place. Visitor appointments only. Please contact 6340 2120 to make an appointment.
Cowra Airport		Existing operating hours are in place.
Cowra Aquatic Centre		Open. Please visit the Aquatic Centre page as the centre will be operating differently this season due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Cowra Cemetery		There is no longer an upper limit for funerals, but premises must comply with the 'one person per 2 square metre rule'.
Cowra Civic Centre		Open with conditions. For more information visit Civic Centre website.(external site
Cowra Library		(external site)Open with conditions. For more information and future updates, visit Central West Libraries.(external site
Cowra Regional Art Gallery		Open with conditions. For more information visit Cowra Art Gallery website.
Cowra Van Park Farleigh Reserve Gooloogong Campground		Cowra Van Park open with restrictions in place. For more information visit Cowra Van Park website. Farleigh Reserve open for day trips only. All other camping grounds are open.
Council Section 355 Committees		Able to recommence at the discretetion of Committee members.
Council Meetings		With the easing of pandemic restrictions, Council is pleased to confirm new arrangements for community members to speak at Council and General Committee meetings. Residents are now able to have their say on topics listed on the agenda for that meeting either in person or by video link. Speakers are required to keep their statement to a limit of five minutes.
Food shop inspections		Recommenced with social distancing measures in place.
Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)		Open. Services back to regular operation, including second-hand store.
Parks, reserves, sportsgrounds and open spaces		All remain open for public use. Social distancing must be exercised.
Playgrounds		Please use the facilities with caution. Wash your hands before and after use and please ensure you observe current government guidelines for social distancing and gatherings of people. It is your responsibility to leave the area if it becomes too busy.
Public Toilets		All open. Please use the facilities with caution.
Council Public Meeting Rooms		The Kendal Street Public Meeting Room and Nguluway Room are open for bookings with restrictions in place.
Ranger Services		Existing operating hours are in place.
Cowra Skatepark (Col Stinson Park)		Please use the facilities with caution. Wash your hands before and after use and please ensure you observe current government guidelines for social distancing and gatherings of people. It is your responsibility to leave the area if it becomes too busy.
Cowra Saleyards		Prime lamb and sheep sales to continue every Wednesday at 11am in keeping with NSW Government COVID-19 Guidelines.
Water services		Existing operating hours are in place.
Waste recycling (kerbside) collection		Existing collection schedule in place.
Wastewater services		Existing operating hours are in place.
Visitor Information Centre		Open. Contact the Visitor Information Centre for more information on tel. 6342 4333.
Cowra Dog Park		Please use the facilities with caution. Wash your hands before and after use and please ensure you observe current government guidelines for social distancing and gatherings of people. It is your responsibility to leave the area if it becomes too busy.