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MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2022

National Asbestos Week

National Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 21-27 November and is a time to remind the community to Think Twice About Asbestos. This year, the campaign asks home occupiers and tradespeople to ‘do things the right way’ by ensuring the proper and lawful disposal of asbestos.

For more information, visit www.safework.nsw.gov.au www.asbestossafety.gov.au or www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Temporary closure of Boundary Rd Walking Tracks

The Boundary Road Reserve Landcare Group has temporarily closed the walking tracks due to water damage and poor track conditions.

Christmas Closures

The Civic Centre will be closed at 12.00 noon on Friday, 23 December and will reopen 8.30am on Tuesday, 3 January. For a full list of Council facility closures over the Christmas period, visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Bathurst Cycling Classic Cancelled

Council has made the decision to cancel the Bathurst Cycling Classic. The event has been impacted by COVID for the last three years, with limited numbers in 2020 and 2021 and cancelled in 2022.

Formerly, the Blayney to Bathurst or B2B, the event first started with a small number of riders more than 15 years ago and was organised and managed by local Rotary Clubs with support for multiple community groups. Council took over management of the event in 2016.

Floodplain Risk Management Committee

Council is seeking to appoint three suitable candidates with appropriate skills and experience for the role of a community representative of the Floodplain Risk Management Committee (FRMC). The FRMC has been established to provide a forum to discuss issues (technical, social, environmental and cultural) relevant to the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans throughout the Bathurst Regional LGA in accordance with the NSW Floodplain Development Manual 2005.

Expressions of Interest close at 11.30pm on Sunday 4 December. To apply, visit applynow.net.au/jobs/brc0282

World Cross Country

Spectator tickets and entries for mass participation races at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2023 are now on sale. Hosted by Athletics Australia, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships will see up to 500 of the world’s best athletes from across the globe descend upon Mount Panorama in New South Wales, in what promises to be one of the most gruelling, ‘back to basics’ event of the World Athletics Series.

For more information visit https://raceroster.com/registration/63595/entry

Village Meetings

Council will hold meetings with residents in the rural areas during October and November. It is an opportunity to meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and other matters of interest.

- Trunkey Creek | 22 November from 6.00pm @ Trunkey Creek Community Hall

- Sunny Corner | 29 November from 6.00pm @ Sunny Corner Community Hall

Kelso Community Hub Expressions of Interest

Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the tenancy of the Kelso Community Hub facility, Bonnor Street Kelso. Details about the Expressions of Interest process can be found on Council’s website or by calling 6333 6252. Expression of Interest opens on Friday 4 November 2022 and must be lodged by 4 pm on 16 December 2022.

Market Stall Applications

Applications are now open for market stalls who wish to have a stall at Council’s annual NYE Party in the Park event to be held Saturday 31 December. To apply visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Garage sale trail 19-20 November

The Garage Sale Trail returns to Bathurst this weekend. To see a list of participants,

visit Council’s website.

ENDS

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