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MEDIA RELEASE 7 July 2023

Bathurst Winter Festival

The Bathurst Winter Festival returns during the school holidays from 1-16 July.

Key dates:

• Charles Sturt University Brew & Bite | Friday 7 & Saturday 8 July
• Flix & Chill, Thanks to Westfund | Sunday 9 July
• Kids Day, thanks to Bathurst City Centre | Wednesday 12 July
• Pets Day | Sunday 16 July
• Asteroids, thanks to Newcastle Permanent, the festival’s Family Fun Partner | each evening of the festival
• Bathurst Business Winter themed displays | each day of the festival

The Winter Playground is open from 9am every day of the festival

Art in the Park can be found in Machattie park every day of the festival

Illuminations each night from sundown to 10pm.

For more information visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

YourSay Bathurst

Amendments to Bathurst Regional Development Control Plan and Engineering Guidelines - Laffing Waters Master Plan and Earthworks

Council is exhibiting a detailed amendment to its Development Control Plan to implement the vision of the Laffing Waters Master Plan adopted by Council in 2019.

The Laffing Waters Master Plan provides the framework for delivering 2,000+ houses at Laffing Waters over the coming decade.

To find out more: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/DCPAmendments

Swimming pool inspections policy

Council is seeking feedback on its Swimming Pool Inspection Policy. The policy deals with issues such as the inspection of residential properties at the point of sale or lease; the inspection of properties used for tourist visitor accommodation; and the charging of fees for undertaking inspections.

Submissions close 31 July 203.

To find out more: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/draftpolicies

Community participation plan

Council has prepared an amendment to the Bathurst Regional Community Participation Plan 2019 (CPP). The CPP identifies how and when members of the community can become involved in Development Applications and Strategic Planning Initiatives, under the Enviornmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The draft CPP is on exhibition from 3 July 2023 to 31 July 2023.

To find our more: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/CPP

Amendment to Revenue Policy

Council has resolved to make a number of amendments to the Revenue Policy 2023/2024. The changes are outlined on YourSay Bathurst.

Submissions close 4.45pm Friday 29 July 2023

To find out more: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/amendment-to-revenue-policy

2023/2024 Bathurst CCTV Funding Program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar-for-dollar basis, under the criteria of the Bathurst CCTV funding program.

For more information visit Council’s website or phone 6333 6523. Applications close 5pm Friday 18 August 2023.

Bathurst Access Improvement Grants

Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of 50 per cent of project costs, up to a maximum grant amount of $5,000. Projects must be completed within the 2023/2024 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant. Retrospective funding can be considered providing the project is completed in the current financial year.

For more information, visit Council’s website or phone 6333 6523. Applications close 4pm on Friday 11 August.

Water Harvesting project update

Partial road closures are in place until to 14 July to allow for trenching and laying of pipes across Gormans Hill Road at the intersection of Gormans Hill Road and Waterworks Lane. Works are also scheduled for the intersection of Russell and Alpha Streets, as part of the Water Harvesting Project.

Traffic control will be on site from 7am to 5pm and outside of these hours the road will fully reopen. Once the trenching has been completed on Gormans Hill Road the works will then move to Waterworks Lane under traffic control.

Once the works at the intersection of Russell and Alpha Streets have been completed further works will occur along Alpha Street under traffic control.

The NSW Government has provided $20 million in funding to Council for water security projects including the Water Harvesting Scheme and the Winburndale pipeline project.

Temporary Road Closure

George/Lambert St intersection

Works are continuing at the intersection at George and Lambert Streets to install a new roundabout and associated medians and blisters.

The intersection will remain closed until 14 July while the works are completed.

Library Survey

The community is invited to take part in the library survey to provide feedback on library services. They survey is anonymous, and all questions are optional. To participate, visit https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library-survey. The survey closes 11am, Monday 17 July.

@ the Art Gallery

West of Central - 1 July to 27 August

Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists and creatives seeking connection, respite, and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment, respond and challenge.

This exhibition showcases the work of 16 regionally based artists who choose to make work on Wiradjuri Country in the Central Tablelands of NSW. Of primary concern is the impact of man-made and climactic events on the ecologies and landscape of the region.