What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council 16 August

MEDIA RELEASE16 August 2019

National Motor Racing Museum

Celebrate Father’s Day at the National Motor Racing Museum on Sunday 1 September. It’s free

entry to the museum for all Dads, and you can book a lap of the Mount Panorama Circuit in a

Cortina, Mini, Falcon GT or Monaro – call the museum on 6332 1872 to book, and check out

the NMRM Facebook page for more information.

Sporting Association Grants

Grants are available to assist local sporting organisations affiliated with Bathurst Sports Council for works or to purchase equipment. For more information call 6333 6285 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 24 September.

Bathurst Access Improvement For Small Business Grants

Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides

grants to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations to improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 August.

Water Restrictions

Council has resolved to implement Level 4-5 (extreme) water restrictions as of Monday 14

October 2019 in response to the limited water available in Chifley Dam. The implementation of

Level 4-5 water restrictions (extreme) will further limit outdoor water use and penalties may apply. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:

•Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

•Development Control Plan (DCP) changes

@BRAG

RocoColonial

Until 22 September

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 11am – 2pm, Monday Closed. Free entry.

RocoColonial @ Abercrombie House

Until 22 September

Open Wednesday to Friday 11am – 2pm

Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pm

Monday & Tuesday closed. Entry: $15 adult, $10 concession, $5 under 14, infants free, $35 family

(2 adults, 2 children).

For more information visit www.bathurstart.com.au

@ the Library

Be Connected (free tech help)

Until September 27 (Mondays and Fridays)

Due to popular demand, the library has extended the Be Connected program that offers free one-on-one technology assistance. Available between 10am-12pm on Mondays and Fridays. Bookings essential.

For more information phone 6333 6281 or to book visit eventbrite.com.au

Book Week

Come and meet much-loved children's book character Spot the Dog during Book Week at Bathurst Library. Spot will join in the fun as we read some of his adventures, along with a selection of Children's

Book Council stories.

Wednesday 21 August

11am -12pm

3:45 - 4:30pm

Thursday 22nd August

3:45 - 4:30pm

Friday 23rd August

11am – 12pm

3:45 - 4:30pm

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer