RISING COVID-19 cases have forced four of the region's tips to close this weekend.
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Tamworth Regional Council waste and resource recovery manager Morne Hattingh said multiple staff are in self-isolation, so waste management stations at Duri, Somerton, Dungowan and Bendemeer won't open.
"Every day this week we have had increasing numbers of staff in our division not able to attend work due to COVID-19," he said.
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"Yesterday [Thursday] four more staff have had to start isolating for seven days which means we have reached a tipping point and are not able to have all facilities open over the weekend.
"This is an unavoidable situation and we thank residents in those communities for their understanding about the inconvenience to them."
Tamworth, Kootigal, Barraba, Nundle and Manilla will remain open and an update will be provided on Tuesday.
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Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
