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THE Surf Coast Shire council is reviewing and adjusting provision of some of its services and events in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

From tonight, the council will make a number of initial service and event changes as health authorities amplify messages about infection risks posed by international travellers and public gatherings.<\/p>\n

It is also likely that more changes will be required shortly.<\/p>\n

As of tonight, the shire\u2019s Visitor Information Centre services in Torquay, Lorne, Winchelsea and Anglesea will transition from over-the-counter to phone, email and website-based services, and\u00a0Torquay\u2019s Australian National Surf Museum will be closed.<\/p>\n

Ongoing review of council-run events has led to a decision to postpone an International Women\u2019s Day High Tea in Winchelsea on Sunday, and Monday\u2019s launch of Winchelsea\u2019s entrance sculptures.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese decisions are not made lightly, but we have a responsibility to be proactive in dealing with a rapidly evolving situation,\u201d chief executive officer Keith Baillie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are taking our lead from health authorities, and latest advice from Victoria\u2019s Chief Health Officer on the risk levels posed by people arriving from overseas.\u00a0 This has influenced our decision to transition the visitor information services and close our museum.<\/p>\n

\u201cTravellers will still be able to access all they need from visitor information services but via different means, talking to our staff and volunteers over the phone, or collecting information at the door or online.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Baillie said any council-run community events that brought people into close contact were now being reviewed, considering the risks and possible consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntroducing mitigating measures like encouraging people to stay at home if they feel unwell or providing hand sanitising might not be enough. Cancelling or postponing events is our safest options in these circumstances.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegretfully that includes postponing events such as the high tea and sculptures launch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Baillie urged organisers of external events to take risk of spread of COVID-19 into serious consideration during their planning.<\/p>\n

A council pandemic working group is meeting daily to evaluate and respond to latest COVID-19 developments, with consideration of the council\u2019s pandemic plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously the spread of the disease has potential for widespread impact on community life,\u201d Mr Baillie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe anticipate that further changes to council services will be required and we will be keeping our communities informed as this occurs.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople seeking COVID-19 updates and health advice should visit the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website at dhhs.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople seeking latest shire-based updates can go to surfcoast.vic.gov.au<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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