Council facilities are set to reopen

MEDIA RELEASE 29 May 2020

Council facilities are set to reopen

Some Council facilities are set to open to the public next week with a range of measures in place to protect visitors and staff.

Museum’s Bathurst will open three of its facilities The National Motor Rail Museum, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum open to the public while Chifley Home and Education Centre will remain closed at this stage. The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, Library and Art Gallery are also scheduled to reopen.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said our community’s safety is an absolute priority and Council staff have been planning and working to ensure there are measures in place at each facility to protect visitors and staff.

“Some of the measures include limited visitors inside each facility, increased cleaning and disinfecting, providing hand sanitiser, installing signage and practising social distancing,” he said.

“It has become abundantly clear over the last couple of months just how loved our facilities are. I am really looking forward to welcoming everyone back to these venues.”

Dates and times of reopening -

National Motor Racing Museum Reopening Wednesday, 3 June 400 Panorama Avenue, Mount Panorama

Bathurst Visitor Information Centre Reopening Wednesday, 3 June 1 Kendall Ave

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum Reopening Thursday, 4 June 224 Howick Street Bathurst.

Bathurst Rail Museum Reopening Friday, 5 June 126 Havannah Street Bathurst

Bathurst Library Reopening Tuesday, 9 June Keppel Street Bathurst

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Reopening Tuesday, 9 June Keppel Street

Chifley Home and Education Centre – opening date to be advised.

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