What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 6 August 2021

Library

Grab a bargain at Bathurst Library’s next book sale 6, 7 and 8 August. Choose from a great range of ex-library items and donated books, starting from just 50c. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library

Upper Macquarie County Council

The Upper Macquarie County Council intends to conduct an aerial spraying program in October - November this year.

Council will coordinate a helicopter and chemical to spray serrated tussock for participating landholders. To find out more information call Council on 0419 033 108.

Have Your Say

Seniors Festival feedback

Each year Council and community groups participate in the NSW Seniors Festival and we are interested to hear from you and what you like about the Festival and what you would like to see included in future years.

Closes 4pm, 3 September.

Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve Draft Plan of Management

Located adjacent to Alexander and Suttor Streets West Bathurst, Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve is a 5.8-hectare area of Crown Land managed by Council. The draft plan has been developed to facilitate the ongoing management of this highly significant woodland reserve and revered community asset.

Closes 27 August.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Survey

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 – 2027. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of people living with disability in the Bathurst community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the DIAP. Copies of the survey are available at Council’s Civic Centre, Bathurst Library and on the Bathurst YourSay website. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Easy-Read version available.

Closes midnight 20 August.

Community Park Upgrade incorporating “Everyone Can Play” design principles

Council has been awarded a grant proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Everyone Can Play program, designed to assist local Councils to enhance community playspaces for the use and enjoyment of all users, regardless of age, ability or background.

The grant provided by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has been targeted towards demonstrating opportunities that can be applied to small residential park playspaces to improve inclusivity in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Guidelines.

Two residential playspaces have been selected under this grant, Gormans Hill Park in Gormans Hill and Miller Park in Windradyne. Council is seeking input from the community by completing an online survey to help inform the proposed upgrade at Miller and Gormans Hill Parks.

Closes 9 August.

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Access Improvement Grants

Bathurst Regional 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. Applications close 4pm on Friday 13 August 2021. For more information visit: bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6523.

State Library of NSW Interactive Display

The Drug & Alcohol Info Hub is coming to Bathurst Library in August. This interactive display

from the State Library of NSW includes interactive content and an online quiz to find out what you know (or thought you knew) about drugs, alcohol and your health. Visit the library during August to learn more.

ENDS

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