What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 26 July 2019

Eglinton Sewer Infrastructure Works

The Eglinton sewer infrastructure upgrade is planned to commence on Monday, 29 July. There will be construction activities along Rankens Bridge and surroundings for approximately four weeks, including weekends. The Eglinton bound lane on the bridge will be closed for approximately 1 week during the construction with traffic control in place. The precise lane closure dates will be advised.

For more information on this project, please call Council on 6333 6111.

Mitre-Suttor-Lambert- Street Roundabout Construction

Council has called tenders for the construction of the Mitre-Suttor-Lambert Street roundabout.

The tenders are currently being assessed and a report is expected be considered by Council in August. The roundabout is being built in response to community concerns and feedback about safety issues at the intersection. If you would like to receive updates on project, visit YourSay Bathurst and subscribe to the newsletter.

CCTV Funding Program

Funding is available to local businesses for CCTV to improve security and community safety. Funding is up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar for dollar basis. Projects must be completed within the current 2019/2020 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.

For more information call 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close at 4pm on Friday 16 August.

Sporting Association Grants

Grants are available to assist local sporting organisations affiliated with Bathurst Sports Council for works or to purchase equipment. For more information call 6333 6285 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 24 September.

Bathurst Access Improvement For Small Business Grants

Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides

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

For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 August.

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

· Duramana Master Plan

· Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

· Bathurst Regional Local Strategic Planning Statement

· Development Control Plan (DCP) changes

Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

The Theo Barker Memorial Lecture will be held at BMEC on 16 August at 6.30pm. This free public lecture, co-hosted by Bathurst District Historical Society and Council, is held every two years in memory of Theo Barker a Bathurst historian.

The lecture, titled “Let’s Do Heritage Differently”, will be presented by Barbara Hickson who has over 22 years’ experience in heritage management. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Jobs Expo

More than 50 exhibitors, employers, and education and training providers are expected to feature at this year's Bathurst Jobs Expo at BMEC provide information regarding job opportunities and assistance with career change or development. Save the date – Tuesday, 30 July from 9am-3pm.

@the Library

Planning ahead

Bathurst Library and Legal Aid NSW will present a series of free information sessions on planning for the future as you age. The sessions will cover who should plan ahead, how to do it and the legal issues to consider.

· Wattle Flat Recreation Hall: Thursday 25 July, 2-4pm

· Rockley School of Arts Hall: Thursday 8 August, 2-4pm

Author talk: Dr Stephen Gapps

Meet award-winning historian Dr Stephen Gapps on Tuesday, 13 August at 6.15pm as he discusses The Sydney Wars, which reveals British soldiers and First Nation warriors both used military-style tactics in a ‘constant war’ during early settlement. He will also share new research about the conflicts at Bathurst. To book, ph: 6333 6281 or register at eventbrite.com.au

Australian Poetry Slam

Hone your poetry slam writing and performance skills at this special workshop on Thursday, 15 August from 4-6pm.The workshop will feature last year’s Australian Poetry Slam Champion, Melanie Mununggurr-Williams followed by the Bathurst heat of this nationwide search for Australia’s best slammer. Bookings are essential via eventbrite.com.au

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