BY ISABEL EVERETT
Singleton Council has closed their waste management facility until further notice, due to a staff member making possible contact with a person with a case of Covid-19.
Waste Management Facility staff have been sent home as a precaution with the facility to be deep cleaned today.
"The staff member became aware of potential exposure this morning and immediately informed Council’s senior staff. The only time the staff member has been at work since the possible contact was briefly this morning," Singleton Council said in a statement.
"It is Council’s intention to return to normal operations at the Waste Management Facility as soon as practicable."
"Council’s highest priority is the health and safety of our customers and staff. We appreciate your understanding and support in these challenging circumstances."
Kerbside collections will continue to operate as usual.
Other Council facilities are not affected and continue to operate as usual.
Singleton Council has closed their waste management facility until further notice, due to a staff member making possible contact with a person with a case of Covid-19.
Waste Management Facility staff have been sent home as a precaution with the facility to be deep cleaned today.
"The staff member became aware of potential exposure this morning and immediately informed Council’s senior staff. The only time the staff member has been at work since the possible contact was briefly this morning," Singleton Council said in a statement.
"It is Council’s intention to return to normal operations at the Waste Management Facility as soon as practicable."
"Council’s highest priority is the health and safety of our customers and staff. We appreciate your understanding and support in these challenging circumstances."
Kerbside collections will continue to operate as usual.
Other Council facilities are not affected and continue to operate as usual.
