What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 9 August 2019

Eglinton Sewer Infrastructure works

The Eglinton bound lane on the Rankens Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6am to 6pm each day on Monday, 12 August to Thursday, 15 August inclusive, weather permitting.

The temporary road closure is necessary to facilitate pipe laying for Council’s sewer

infrastructure upgrading project. Please allow for a few minutes extra for possible delays. There will be traffic control in place. If you would like 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.

Water Restrictions

Council has resolved to implement Level 4-5 (extreme) water restrictions as of Monday 14

October 2019 in response to the limited water available in Chifley Dam. The implementation of

Level 4-5 water restrictions (extreme) will further limit outdoor water use and penalties may apply. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

YourSay Bathurst

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

· Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

· 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

@BRAG

RocoColonial

Until 22 September
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 11am – 2pm, Monday Closed. Free entry.

RocoColonial @ Abercrombie House

Until 22 September

Open Wednesday to Friday 11am – 2pm

Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pm

Monday & Tuesday closed. Entry: $15 adult, $10

concession, $5 under 14, infants free, $35 family

(2 adults, 2 children).

For more information visit www.bathurstart.com.au

@ the Library

Be Connected (free tech help)

July 22 - September 27 (Mondays and Fridays)

Due to popular demand, the library has extended ithe Be Connected program that offers free one-on-one technology assistance. Available between 10am-12pm on Mondays and Fridays. Bookings essential.

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. Bookings essential.

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 essential.

For more information phone 6333 6281 or to book visit eventbrite.com.au

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