Second Circuit at Mount Panorama Community Consultation Meetings

MEDIA RELEASE 6 August 2019

Council, with funding support from the NSW and Australian Governments, has started planning for the Second Circuit at Mount Panorama in Bathurst.

The Second Circuit at Mount Panorama would accommodate a range of high-profile motorsport events year-round and feature additional multi-use facilities. To ensure that the community and other stakeholders have their say on the proposal a series of community consultation meetings will be held in August.

The proposal is being assessed as a State Significant Development by the NSW Government. As part of this process an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared that will assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and provide mitigation measures. It is expected that the draft EIS and proposed design will be placed on public exhibition later this year for community viewing and feedback

During the EIS display period, stakeholders and the community will again be invited to make formal submissions on the proposal and respond to the design and information detailed in the EIS.

Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM said Council, Apex Circuit Design and the project delivery team are committed to the participation of all interested parties in the development of the Second Circuit at all stages of the planning process.

"This is an opportunity to be involved in this exciting project. I encourage everyone to come along to one of the drop-in sessions to learn about the latest developments and provide your feedback as the design is further developed,” he said.

Community consultation drop-in sessions:

· Armada Bathurst – 121 Howick Street, Bathurst Thursday, 8 August from 4pm-7pm

· Bathurst City Centre – 210 Howick Street, Bathurst Friday, 9 August from 10am-1pm

· Bathurst Chase – 39 William Street, Bathurst Wednesday, 21 August from 12pm-3pm

· Bathurst Regional Council – 158 Russell Street, Bathurst Thursday, 22 August from 5.30pm-8.30pm

· National Motor Racing Museum – 400 Panorama Ave, Bathurst Thursday 22 August from 10am-1pm

Can’t make the drop-in sessions?

Download a feedback form at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au, email BathurstSecondCircuit@smec.com or call 1800 413 648

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