Council to consider fifth round of stimulus measures

MEDIA RELEASE 9 December 2020

Council will consider a mayoral minute on a range of stimulus measures and support for the community as part of the organisation's COVID response at tonight's meeting.

The first round of economic stimulus measures was passed by Council in April, a second round in May, a third in June and a fourth was passed in September.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said it was important to continue to support our community well into the recovery period.

“Council will continue supporting community organisations with this fifth round of measures that are aimed to sustain and rebuild our economy. The total value of the stimulus measures to date is $754,527” he said.

Following are some of the measures to be considered by Council:


  • Waive $17,000 in Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre hire fees for the 2021 Carillon Theatrical Society performance.
  • Waive user fees – Outdoor Dining Fees (General Fund 0440) from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 estimated cost of $9,244.
  • Waive Bathurst Library fines for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 estimated cost of $5,233.

Previous stimulus measures include ongoing assistance to businesses and the business chamber, residents, sporting and community groups. The financial impact to Council as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic is estimated at $4,487,259 million although savings have been identified in the budget to help fund the losses.

The Mayoral Minute is available on Council’s website as part of tonight’s business paper.

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Consultation has concluded