Bathurst - What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council 12 October 2018 2018

MEDIA RELEASE 12 October 2018

Bathurst Skate Park Expansion

Planning has commenced to expand Bathurst Skate Park. The extension will provide more obstacles that will cater to different skill levels and riding disciplines. The contractor, Convic, will host a workshop at 5.30pm on Thursday, 25 October at BMEC to seek input from the community and ideas of what should be included in the design. For more information contact Chris Middap from Convic on 03 9486 9899.

Be Water Wise – Cleaning hard surfaces

Using water to clean hard surfaces outdoors doesn’t make good use of this precious resource – it sends it down the drain. Give the hose a miss and keep surfaces clean and tidy by sweeping or using a blower. For more water wise tips visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise.

Garage Sale

Reduce your environmental footprint and support your community by shopping sustainably and ethically at this year’s Garage Sale on Sunday, 9 December. Enjoy preloved homewares, fashion and furniture and rehome formerly loved books and children’s items. Stalls are $40 each and registration opens on Monday, 15 October and close Friday, 23 November. To register, or for more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talks at the Library

Cyber Safety

A talk for young people and their carers about using the internet safely on 16 October at 4.30 pm.

Ross Crothers

Author Ross Crothers will discuss his second novel in the Ash Todd Thriller series ‘Deadmans Cut’ on 19 October at 6.15 pm. To book phone 6333 6281.

NMRM Celebrating 50 Years of Holden

This year marks 50 years since Holden’s first outright victory in the October touring car classic at Mount Panorama. To mark this anniversary, the National Motor Racing Museum (NMRM) will feature a special exhibition of some classic race winning Holden race cars.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the cars that forged the Holden legend at Mount Panorama. This exhibition will run until December. For more information visit www.nmrm.com.au or call 6332 3349.

Free water for Primary Producers

Council is providing limited free bulk water to primary producers. Applicants need to own a farmland rated parcel of land and be a registered as a Primary Producer with a current Property Identification Code. To apply or for a full list of terms and conditions go to www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au website or phone 6333 6111.

Council has also reduced the cost of water from the Hereford Street standpipes by 50 per cent. The charge of $5/kl has been reduced to $2.50kl under a provision in Council’s water pricing policy for drought affected areas.

Village visits

Village meetings will be held on the following dates:

·Trunkey Creek (Community Hall) – 25 October at 6pm

·Rockley (School of Arts Hall) – 29 October at 6pm

·Yetholme (Community Hall) – 8 November at 6pm

·Hill End (Royal Hall) – 15 November at 6pm

·Sofala (Memorial Hall) – 20 November at 6pm

·Wattle Flat (Recreation Hall) - 22 November at 6pm

Inland Sea of Sound

Inland Sea of Sound is on 30 November and 1 December. Artists include The Cat Empire and Deborah Conway. Tickets are available at www.inlandseaofsound.com.au

HaveYourSay

Amendment to Revenue Policy 2018/2019

Council has resolved to amend the Revenue Policy 2018/2019 in relation to the description of charges under Section 15 of the Impounding Act (NSW):

from “Release of Shopping Trolley or A frame sign (per item)” to “Release of Shopping Trolley, A frame sign or other articles (per item)”; with the charge for this item unchanged at $52.50. Submissions are invited from the public for 28 days, closing on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 4:00pm and should be addressed to The General Manager, PMB 17, Bathurst NSW 2795 or via yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Vegetation Management Plan

The draft Vegetation Management Plan for the Bathurst region is now on public exhibition for community feedback.

The original Vegetation Management Plan has served as a landmark and comprehensive document guiding how vegetation is managed throughout the different parts of the city. The plan has now been updated to encompass the changes since the original plan was adopted, the consultation that has occurred to date, and the field assessment findings. As such the aims of the updated Vegetation Management Plan are to:

Cover the entire Bathurst Regional LGA to reflect changes since the adoption of the original plan;

Provide a document that will underpin and provide a basis for long-term strategies for vegetation management issues of all land in the Bathurst Regional LGA and particularly Council lands; and

Reflect the recreational, environmental and heritage needs of the community, whilst being consistent with Council’s strategic and statutory framework.

Submissions are invited on the draft plan during the public exhibition period.

To have YourSay visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council 12 October 2018

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