COVID 19

Council has implemented strict protocols to ensure we comply with directions issued by government in relation to managing the COVID 19 risk. These protocols apply to our staff, our customers and visitors to our premises, and councillors alike. Please be understanding that we will do our best to maintain services and help in what are unique and challenging circumstances.

For all your questions on COVID-19, please click here

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Tenterfield Shire Council

Step out of your imagination and into the unspoilt beauty of Tenterfield. It’s humble. It’s authentic. It’s true.

COUNCIL FACILITIES RE-OPEN WITH EASING OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Customer Service

Council will operate a Customer Service Desk from the Visitor Information Centre where community members can pay rates, etc. via EFTPOS or cheque. No cash payments will be taken until further notice.

The Customer Service Desk will operate from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.  Should you have an enquiry or wish to speak to members of the Planning or any other section of Council, please continue to call (02) 6736 6000.

Please note that the Administration Building remains closed to the public due to building works in progress.

 


Tenterfield Library

Libraries in our shire have reopened with restricted visiting times. See HERE for more information.

 

Visitor Information Centre

As visitors start to trickle back into Tenterfield, our Visitor Information Centre will be open to welcome them and provide the necessary help.

The opening hours for the VIC are as follows:

Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Sunday : Closed – Please phone us and we will be happy to assist.


Tenterfield Memorial Pool

The pool opened on Saturday, 3 October for the 2020/2021 summer season. COVID restrictions will apply.

Click here for further information

 

School of Arts Cinema & Museum

Museum

  • 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – Monday to Friday
  • 10.00 am to 3.00 pm – Saturday and Sunday

Cinema

To view movies and showing times, click here.


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Drought Psychologist

1 March 2021 Drought Psychologist The Drought Psychologist, based in Armidale, offers free support to individuals, couples and families impacted by drought…

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NEW VILLAGE SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE SHIRE

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Tenterfield Solar Farm

22 February 2021 Information on the recently approved Tenterfield Solar Farm can be found at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/planning-panel/tenterfield-solar-farm

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What's Happening In Tenterfield

Welcome to Tenterfield Shire Council

Tenterfield Shire Council covers an area of 7,333 square kilometers including mountains and rural landscape. The population is 6,638 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, ERP 2018).

Tenterfield is located a comfortable three hours drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tenterfield & District provides the perfect Gateway to Big Sky Country – New England & North West New South Wales.

Presenting four definite seasons against a backdrop of rugged mountain beauty and in contrast to the serenity of rural landscapes.

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