What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 06 July 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.

Community Stories Day – Bathurst Rail Museum

A community stories day for the new Bathurst Rail Museum will be held on Saturday, 7 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Bathurst Railway Institute Building in Havannah Street.

The day will provide an opportunity to see the historical Railway Institute Building before work commences on the new museum. It will also provide an opportunity for the community to provide their stories.

If you would like to find out more about the project contact Council 6333 6111 or email [email protected]

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.

Temporary closure of dog park

The small dog off leash area in Kefford Street has closed temporarily for a period of three weeks to allow new grass to establish. The park has had an irrigation system recently installed to enable the area to be maintained to a standard to meet community expectations.

Being Water Wise Is Everyone’s Business

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to saving water. Even simple actions like using the plug when rinsing vegetables and choosing water efficient appliances and shower heads can make a big difference.

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

Author Talk @ the Library

Journalist and former foreign correspondent with The Guardian, Ben Doherty, will visit the

Bathurst Library on Friday, 13 July at 6.15 pm to talk about his debut novel “Nagaland” set in the

far-north side of India. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Serrated Tussock is the weed target for the Spring 2018 aerial weed-spraying program

The Upper Macquarie County Council will be conducting an aerial weed-spraying program in a number of areas across Bathurst, Blayney, Lithgow and Oberon local government areas in September. The program will target controlling, and reducing the spread, of the priority weed Serrated Tussock.

The spraying program will be undertaken from a helicopter and is suitable for large and small rural landholdings. This year there is the option of a liquid spray or granular treatment. For more information or to register for the program contact Upper Macquarie County Council on 6338 2875 or [email protected].

Access Improvement for Small Business Grants

Grants are available to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of either 50% of project costs, or up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis.

For further details, contact Council on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website. Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 31 August 2018.

Have YourSay

Community Safety Survey

Complete the survey and enter the draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift Cards.

Community safety is essential to the overall wellbeing of Bathurst Regional LGA residents. Bathurst Regional Council is currently undertaking a wide reaching community consultation to develop the Bathurst Community Safety Plan 2019 - 2023.

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

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