What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 30 August 2019

What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

National Motor Racing Museum

Celebrate Father’s Day at the National Motor Racing Museum on Sunday 1 September. There’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. Don’t forget to check out the new Immersive Room. For more information phone 6332 1872 or visit the NMRM Facebook page.

Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair

The annual Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair will be held on Saturday 12 October from 10am – 4pm. We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following categories:

• Musicians
• Market Stallholders
• Food Stallholders

If you are interested in being part of the Street Fair, please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au for an application form. Applications close Friday, 6 September.

Legendary Moments Dinner

The Legendary Moments Dinner is on Thursday, 10 October at 7.00pm at Rydges. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to legends Greg Murphy, Steven Richards and Fred Gibson as they relive some of their historical and most memorable moments on Mount Panorama. Tickets are $80 and available from bmec.com.au.

Bathurst Skate Park

Works are expected to start on the extension of Bathurst Skate Park from Tuesday 3 September. The skate park will be fenced off while the construction works occur. The project will take approximately 16 weeks to complete and the revamped facility should be available for use by the community prior to Christmas. Keep an eye on Council’s Facebook page for project updates while the works are in progress.

Water Restrictions

Level 4-5 (extreme) water restrictions will be in effect as of Monday, 14 October 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

BizMonth Lunch with Ita Buttrose

The lunch offers business owners and representatives cross-industry networking and referral opportunities. The lunch is part of Council’s broader BizMonth campaign, which is a month dedicated to celebrating local businesses.

Date: 24 September

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Location: Goldfields, Mount Panorama Bathurst

Cost: $70.00

For more information or to book visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

YourSay Bathurst

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

· Draft Council Policies

· Draft Library Strategic Plan

Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

NAVA Workshop: Valuing your Work

Thursday 5 September 5.30pm

Masterclass: Collage Salon with Deborah Kelly

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September

Bookings essential, call the gallery on 6333 6555 for more information.

Library

History Week Talk

Thursday 5 September - 6:15 pm

Call 6333 6281 or register on eventbrite.com.au

Charles Sturt University Explorations Series

Tuesday 17 September 6-8 pm

Call 6333 6281 or register at csu.edu.au/explorations

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au