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MEDIA RELEASE 24 July 2020

Suttor Mitre Lambert Street

The roundabout at the intersection is taking shape however there is still some work to do before the project is completed. Disruption and delays to motorists are to be expected over the next few weeks.

Crews have constructed the concrete ring of the roundabout and median islands on the approaches to the roundabout.

Commencing Monday, 27 July several layers of asphalt will be applied to the intersection. The road resurfacing is expected to take 4-5 days to complete and will take place generally within school hours under road closure. Outside of school hours, during drop-off and pick-up times, the intersection is expected to be open under traffic control conditions. The roadway will be reopened to traffic at the end of each working day around 5.00pm.

Sporting Association Grants

Each year Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake

specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region.

Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council

are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $20,000 has been allocated to this scheme.

Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on

6333 6285 or Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close on Tuesday 29 September.

Tourism Survey

Council needs the help of the community to better understand the impact of visiting friends

and relatives to the Bathurst region economy. You are invited to participate in a short survey

which will assist Council in tourism planning and in ensuring our region is meeting the needs of

visitors both today and into the future. All who complete the survey will go into the draw to win

one of 20 Buy Local Gift Cards to the value of $25. The survey can be accessed at the Tourism

Feedback project on YourSay Bathurst.

Bathurst Library Opening Hours

Bathurst Library is open Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm.

Small groups can library, however groups of 6 or more must book ahead. For more information or to make bookings call the library on 6333 6281 or email library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Library Author talks

For the first time since March the Library will host face to face author talks.

Adam Courtenay

Adam will talk about his latest book “The Ghost & the Bounty Hunter” on Friday 31 July at 6pm.

Dr Nick Fuller

Want to try interval weight loss? Visit the library and hear from expert Dr Nick Fuller about

his new book ‘Interval Weight Loss for Women’ on Thursday 13 August, 6.00pm. Dr Fuller will address all the pitfalls and hurdles women face; providing simple and effective advice.

Bookings are strictly limited and can be made via Eventbrite or by calling the library on 6333 6281

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres and primary schools in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to environment@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

BRAG

Pictures of You

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is delighted to announce a community photo portrait exhibition titled ‘Pictures of You’, with entries to the exhibition open to all members of the Bathurst community.

As restrictions ease, BRAG invites you to share a photographic portrait of someone significant to you.

The portrait could have been taken during isolation, or more recently. The portrait photographs will be black and white (greyscale) to convey sentimentality, nostalgia and unity in these uncertain and unprecedented times.

All entries will be assessed by BRAG staff and a selection will be printed onto high quality archival photo paper to be exhibited at BRAG and digitally on the BRAG website.

Entries to the exhibition are open now and close midnight Wednesday 29 July.

The exhibition will run from 15 August until 11 October. To submit an entry, visit the BRAG website complete the form and upload your image (at full resolution, not cropped, resized or reduced). Selected entries will be notified by Friday 7 August.

ENDS

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