Events cancelled in response to COVID - 19

MEDIA RELEASE 18 March 2020

In response to the COVID – 19 pandemic and for the health and safety of the community, Council has cancelled upcoming events.

These events include the Sustainable Living Expo, the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour and the Heritage Trades Trail.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said given the current climate community safety was paramount.

"While it's disappointing to see these events cancelled, community safety takes priority," he said.

"Bathurst Regional Council continues to follow the advice of the state and federal health departments on how to respond to COVID-19,”.

Updates

· Sustainable Living Expo and An Evening with Ed – cancelled refunds will be provided

· High-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour – rescheduled to November

· Heritage Trades Trail – cancelled refunds will be provided

· Chase the Rainbow – cancelled

· Harmony Day – Saturday March, 21 10.00 am - 3.00 pm in Library and Gallery forecourt event has changed to an outdoor exhibition and installation to experience and celebrate Harmony. There will be no performers or activities.

· Tonight’s Council meeting is going ahead and will also be livestreamed

Council staff are monitoring developments and assessing any potential impact on Council services, facilities and other events including the NRL.

Please see Council’s Facebook page or visit YourSay Bathurst for the latest information.

*Please note the article in today’s Western Advocate is out of date. The responses were provided to the journalist on Monday and Council’s actions and decisions have since changed.

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]