Category: COVID-19

In line with SA Health advice of 22, July 2021, Barossa Visitor Centre public toilets are listed as a TIER 4 Exposure Site. If you were at this location Tuesday, 20 July between 10am-11am, monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested as soon as they develop. Information is subject to change. For the latest SA […]

In line with State Government Covid-19 level 5 restrictions that came into effect from 6pm Tuesday, 20 July 2021, all Council facilities will be closed including our principal Nuriootpa office and branch offices, libraries, Barossa Visitor Centre, Barossa Regional Gallery and Barossa Bushgardens. There will be no returns at libraries and no charges for overdue […]

Under SA Health directives issued on Wednesday 18 November 2020, please be advised that from midnight tonight the following closures of Council facilities apply: Council offices and libraries Barossa Visitor Centre Barossa Regional Gallery The Rex Barossa Aquatic Fitness Barossa Bushgardens A reminder that community and club sports fixtures and trainings are not permitted. Council […]

As part of their $470,000 COVID-19 Recovery Plan The Barossa Council is pleased to be launching the $150,000 business and community grant program to provide support to assist in community and economic recovery within the Council area. Business grants of $1000 to $3000 are being targeted at micro and small businesses within the tourism, hospitality, […]

Council has unveiled a Barossa COVID19 Recovery Plan that proposes a $470,000 up-front investment to support regional economic and community rebuilding. The local response to the pandemic includes wide-ranging economic, social and wellbeing measures to stimulate local activity. Key initiatives of the 12-month plan include: – A $50,000 community and club restart grant – tourism and marketing […]

At its Special Council Meeting on Thursday evening (26 March) The Barossa Council endorsed changes to its Rates Hardship Policy, providing relief for rate payers who are experiencing hardship due to the Covid19 pandemic. In practical terms, the endorsed changes will mean that those who are experiencing hardship as a result of Covid19 will be […]

30 March 2020 Council Responds to Covid19 Cluster Advice In the wake of Dr Nicole Spurrier’s press conference late Sunday afternoon (29 March) regarding an identified Covid19 (Coronavirus) cluster in the Barossa region, The Barossa Council are taking swift action to implement the directives from SA Health. Therefore as of Monday 30 March, the following […]

30 March 2020 Open Letter to the Barossa community We are living in uncertain times. We know many in our community are making difficult choices as they come to terms with COVID19 and the far reaching impacts on our lifestyle, livelihood and community interactions. The announcements over the weekend have highlighted the need to follow […]

Twelve people in South Australia have today tested positive for COVID-19. There have now been a total of 299 confirmed cases in South Australia. Today’s cases range in age from 20 years old to 70 years-old. To date, there are a total of four cases in South Australia who have recorded no interstate or overseas […]