Please note: this is an archived news article release
This article was published on Thursday, 24 December, 2015. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Thursday 24th of December, 2015,
Greater Shepparton City Council will be closed from 3pm, Thursday 24 December and will re-open at 8.15am, Monday 4 January 2016. For emergencies in this time, please phone (03) 5832 9700 and follow the prompts.
Waste Services
Collections which normally take place on Friday will take place on Saturday. This applies for collections scheduled on Friday 24 December and Friday 1 January.
This applies for Christmas and New Years weeks only.
Transfer Stations
Shepparton Resource Recovery Centre will close at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and is closed 25 December, 26 December and 1 January 2016.
Changed hours of operation apply (9am-4-30pm) for 28 December Boxing Day Holiday.
Ardmona Resource Recovery Centre will close at 3pm on Thursday 24 and 31 December and is closed 26 December.
Aquamoves
Aquamoves will be closed on Christmas Day (Friday 25 December). All other days are all follows:
Saturday 26 December 8.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday 27 December 8.30am - 9.00pm
Monday 28 December 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 29 December 6.00am – 9.00pm
Wednesday 30 December 6.00am - 9.00pm
Thursday 31 December 6.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 1 January 2016
Outdoor pools – Merrigum, Mooroopna, Tatura
Merrigum, Mooroopna and Tatura outdoor pools will be closed on Christmas Day.
On Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year’s Day, Boxing Day and the Boxing Day holiday the pools will operate from 12.00pm to 5.00pm each day.
(Please note these times are weather dependant and may change without notice)
SPC KidsTown
The SPC KidsTown Playground is open for all school holidays from dawn to dusk, the KidsTown Cafe and the Miniature Train will be closed on 25 and 26 of December (Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Summer School Holiday operational hours: The Miniature Train will operate from 11.00am to 3.00pm and the café will open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day.
(Please note these times are weather dependant and may change without notice)
Riverlinks
The Riverlinks Box Office will close at 3pm on Thursday, 24 December 2015 and will reopen at 10am on Monday, 4 January 2016. Tickets to shows can still be purchased online during this time at www.riverlinksvenues.com.au.
Shepparton Art Museum
SAM will be closed on Christmas Day (Friday 25 December) and New Year’s Day (Friday 1 January 2016). Other days are as follows:
Saturday 26 December Boxing Day – Open 10am - 4pm
Sunday 27 December Open 10am- 4pm
Monday 28 December Boxing Day Public Holiday Open 1- 4pm
Tuesday 29 December Open 10-4pm
Wednesday 30 December Open 10-4 pm
Thursday 31 December Open 10-4pm
Animal Management
Greater Shepparton City Council Animal Shelter will operate on restricted hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with the Animal Shelter open by appointment only between 3pm on 24 December 2015 and 8.15am on Monday 4 January 2015.
To make an appointment to attend the Animal Shelter during the holiday period, please contact 5832 9700 and select option 1.
Please note the After Hours Ranger is always available on this number outside of Council office hours to deal with emergency situations where there is a risk to the public. Situations that are not emergencies will be dealt with when Council reopens in the New Year.
Childcare/Kinder/Family Day Care
Our Long Day Care services will be closed from Thursday 24 December and re-open Monday 11 January 2016
Family Day Care will close Thursday 24 December and re-open Monday 4 January 2016.
Kindergartens will close the week ending 18 December, depending on session days and re-open the week ending 29 January depending on session days at individual services.
For closure enquires please contact Children’s Services 5832 9783
Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Greater Shepparton Business Centre will close from 3.00pm Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) reopening Monday 4 January at 8.15am.
Maternal and Child Health Service
All centres will be closed from 5.00pm Friday 18 December 2015.
Open sessions will not be running over this period.
During all other times, a reduced service to cater for new babies will be available at:
For all enquiries please call 5832 9312 between 9.00am – 4.00pm
Normal service resumes on Monday 11 January 2016.
You may also contact the 24 hour service Maternal & Child Health Line 132 229
Goulburn Valley Regional Library
All libraries will be closed from 12.30pm Christmas eve until Saturday 2 January 2016.
Shepparton and Mooroopna branches will close at 12.30pm on 24 December 2015 and reopen at 9am Saturday 2 January 2016.
Tatura branch will close at 6pm Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen at 10am Saturday 2 January 2016.
Library administration will close at 12.30pm on Thursday 24 December 2015 and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 4 January 2016.
Aged Services (Meals on Wheels, Home Care, Personal Care, Social Connections)
Home Care services are NOT available on public holidays. If you have any concerns with regards to Home Care over the Christmas period, please contact your Care Manager.
Please note the following public holiday closures.
Personal Care (showering) will be provided as normal, unless you cancel your service. Please contact your Care Manager by Friday 11 December to advise of cancellations.
Personal Care (shopping) where it falls on a public holiday will be transferred to another day.
Respite Care will not be provided on public holidays. If you have any concerns with regards to respite over the Christmas period, please contact your Care Manager.
Meals on Wheels will continue as usual throughout Christmas for existing clients. Please call 5832 9808 to advise of any cancellations.
Social connection groups:
If you use Social Connection groups as a respite opportunity and require this over the Christmas break, please phone 5832 9785.
The closures for Centre-Based meals are as follows:
Mooroopna Community Meals
Tatura Senior Citizen meals
Shepparton Senior Citizen meals
Shepparton Sports Stadium
The Shepparton Sports Stadium will be closed from 5pm, Friday 18 December and reopen on Monday 4 January.
More News from Greater Shepparton
Thursday 19th of February,
Upcoming night works – Midland Highway and Toolamba Road
Greater Shepparton City Council wishes to advise residents and motorists of changed traffic conditions and reduced speed limits in Mooroopna, due to upcoming night works. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Look out for the green compostable bags coming to your door
Greater Shepparton City Council will once again be distributing green compostable bags across the municipality throughout February and March 2026. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Public toilet replacement – Riverbank Garden, Murchison
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to advise that the existing public toilet at Riverbank Gardens, Murchison will be renewed under the Public Toilet Replacement Program. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Shepparton Animal Shelter joins Mission Adoptable
Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to announce the Shepparton Animal Shelter is joining forces with animal shelters across Victoria for a special pet adoption event: Mission Adoptable. Read more
Tuesday 17th of February,
Free workshop to help locals start their small business journey
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting aspiring business owners to take the first step at a free Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on Tuesday 17 March from 6pm to 9pm. Read more
Tuesday 17th of February,
Save the date! Converge on the Goulburn 2026 is on its way
Greater Shepparton City Council invites community members to save the date and get ready for Converge on the Goulburn 2026. This year, the much-loved event will feature a one-day event program on Saturday 21 March from 2pm to 9pm at Victoria Park Lake… Read more
See All News
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
Wednesday 25th of February,
WISE Employment Open Day
If you are, or know someone with a disability who would like to find work, lets chat. Read more
Monday 23rd of February,
Aqua Aerobics
Looking for a fun way to stay fit and cool this summer? Read more
Friday 27th of February, – to Saturday 28th of February,
Summer City Market 2026
Enjoy two vibrant days of shopping, summer sales, market stalls, entertainment and family fun at the Maude Street precinct in Shepparton CBD. Read more
Thursday 26th of February,
Twilight Tennis - Goulburn Valley Young Professionals
Join the Goulburn Valley Young Professionals for a casual Twilight Tennis Social at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club on Thursday 26 February from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM 🎾 Read more
Saturday 28th of February, – to Sunday 1st of March,
Militaria & Collectables Expo 2026
The Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild, conducts an annual Shepparton Militaria & Collectables Expo, to enable people in the region to buy swap and sell items of their collecting and historical… Read more
Saturday 21st of February,
Pedal Boats
Slow down and enjoy the moment. Read more
See All Events