What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 22 June 2018

Bathurst Winter Festival Ice Skating Tickets

The Bathurst Winter Festival will be held from 7 – 22 July. Tickets for the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink are now available. Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to purchase tickets or for more information.

NAIDOC Week - Flag Raising Ceremony

Celebrate National NAIDOC Week in Bathurst by attending a flag raising ceremony on Monday 9 July 2018. An official ceremony and morning tea will be held in the Council Chamber at 10.00 am, followed by the flag raising in front of the Civic Centre, Russell Street.

Residents are also reminded that the local Bathurst Aboriginal community will be further celebrating NAIDOC Week at a later date, when the weather is warmer. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Be Water Wise – Saving water outdoors

With the change of seasons, it’s a great time to review the settings of automated irrigation systems, as your watering needs have likely changed since summer. Ensure in-ground sprinkler systems water plants directly and avoid hard surfaces like driveways and paths.

For more water saving tips visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

Have YourSay

Public Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy

Council has developed a policy - Public Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy - for the public Wi-Fi system to be installed in the CBD. Council is seeking feedback on this policy.

Mitre-Suttor-Lambert Street Roundabout Design

The design for a roundabout at the Mitre-Suttor- Lambert Street intersection has been completed and Council is seeking feedback on this project.

Water Access for Primary Producers

Council has resolved to provide water from the Hereford Street standpipes at no charge to verified primary producers. Council is seeking feedback on the proposed policy.

To view these projects, visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Submissions close Monday 23 July 2018.

For more news visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/news

Tourism Business Workshops

Two workshops, run by Destination NSW, for local tourism organisations will be held in Bathurst. The workshops will help local businesses develop, promote and sell their products to visitors from across Australia and the world. The workshops will be held 5 and 6 July at Rydges, Mt Panorama. For more information visit www.destinationnsw.com.au

Growing Local Economies Fund

Applications are open for the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Fund, which is designed to deliver infrastructure projects in regional areas that support economic growth. Under this Fund, Bathurst Regional Council is able to act as an administrative applicant on behalf of commercial projects that fit the economic criteria of the grant.

If you are a local commercial organisation, you may be eligible for the grant if you meet the following criteria:

- Enabling infrastructure (such as roads, gas mains, water supply, sewerage connections, telecommunications) that creates new jobs

- Minimum project size of at least $1M, with contributions encouraged from the applicant

- Must represent a consortium of businesses

For more information on the Growing Local Economies Fund, please contact Alvaro Marques at the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet on 02 6360 8419 or [email protected]

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is a big issue that not only pollutes the environment and costs Council and ratepayers money, it makes our region look untidy. You can help Council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority catch offenders by reporting illegal dumping when it occurs. Just search ‘Report to EPA’ on your smart device, or call Council on 6333 6511. Together we can keep our region beautiful.

Under the Radar

A free two hour motorcycle rider workshop will be held at Blayney Community Centre on Sunday, 24 June at 11.00am. The session will include details on motorcycle stats, road craft, riding techniques and riding gear. For more information visit www.survivetheride.org or email [email protected]

ENDS

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