Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Last updated: 12:35pm Friday, 18 March 2022

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a constantly evolving situation and we will continue to keep you updated in regards to its impact locally. We're here if you need us and will continue to provide customer support in person, by phone on 8563 8444 and by email at barossa@barossa.sa.gov.au

Friday, 18 March 2022

An increase in local Covid-19 cases has impacted our staffing capacity at our libraries, resulting in some temporary closures.

Angaston Library will be closed next week, with staff redeployed to Nuriootpa Library to provide continuity of service. Library returns remain available using the returns chute. Reserved items will be available for collection at the Nuriootpa Library.

Lyndoch Library will be closed Tuesday 22 March, with staff redeployed to other branches to provide continuity of service.Library returns remain available using the returns chute. Reserved items will be available for collection from Wednesday.We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers during this time.

Monday, 7 February 2022

A new Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Collection Point will open in Nuriootpa today - find out more.

Friday 14, January

COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Tanunda will close 1pm Sunday, 16 January 2022 and move to a new location at 7a Belvidere Road, Nuriootpa opening 9am Monday, 17 January 2022 - find out more.

Tuesday, 4 January 2022

Today, the South Australian Government has introduced a support package for businesses impacted by the health restrictions put in place from 27 December 2021.

The business support package includes:

• Tourism, hospitality and gym grants
• Business hardship grant
• Major events grant

For details on the support package for businesses and eligibility requirements visit treasury.sa.gov.au/Growing-South-Australia/COVID-19

In May 2020 we released a COVID-19 Recovery Plan to support the community more broadly through the ongoing effects and in the recovery of the pandemic, including extended rate relief options.

In March 2021 we released COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Response to Tariff Impacts outlining a $470,000 up-front investment to support regional economic and community rebuilding.

The plan included a wide range of economic, social, and wellbeing measures to stimulate local activity including:

• a $50,000 community and club restart grant program
• tourism and marketing campaigns
• small business support from a $100,000 grant program
• event activation
• volunteer re-engagement
• a dedicated resource to deliver community, recreation, and sport development programs and support clubs and groups to restart.