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  • What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

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    MEDIA RELEASE 20 December 2019


    Section 356 Donations

    Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2020/2021 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. To apply, submit an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

    For more information, contact Council on 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

    Event of the Year

    Council and the Australia Day committee are encouraging local organisations to nominate for the Bathurst Region Community Event of the Year Award and Bathurst Region Destination Event of the Year Award for events that were staged in 2019.

    For more information or to nominate, visit Council’s website. Nominations close 24

    December.

    YourSay Bathurst

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

    · Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West

    Railway Museum Plaques


    Become part of Bathurst’s railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

    · Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

    · Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

    *note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

    Museums Bathurst Volunteers Wanted

    Museums Bathurst is offering exciting new opportunities to volunteer with the expanding network of museums run by Council. Volunteers are needed

    to work in the Bathurst Rail Museum, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, the National Motor Racing Museum, Chifley Home and Education Centre and the planned Central Tablelands Collection Facility in the following roles.\:

    · Museums Bathurst Volunteer

    · Bathurst Rail Museum Layout Volunteer

    · Museums Bathurst Collections

    For more information on the volunteer roles or to obtain an application form visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close: 18 January 2020

    Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council

    42nd Annual Sports Awards. Nominate Now.

    It is time to nominate any outstanding achievements by Bathurst sportspersons, teams,

    officials, clubs, referees, coaches for the year 2019. Head to bdsrc.com.au or visit the Facebook page to secure a nomination form to ensure your athletes are recognised. Nominations close 31 December 2019. Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council is honoured and proud to have recognised the sporting community of Bathurst for the past 43 years and to celebrate their achievements at the annual dinner.

    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 further information, please phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 17 January 2020.

    Bathurst Library School Holiday Program

    Bookings are now open for Bathurst Library’s school holiday program running from January 13-23. Choose from yoga, macramé, nature workshops, a Lego legends challenge, a Harry Potter quiz and disco, plus much more. Be quick, they fill up fast. For more information, phone 6333 6281.

    NYE Party in the Park

    The annual New Year’s Eve Party in the Park will be a night to remember as Bathurst comes together to celebrate another year.

    This year, the NYE celebrations will be in Machattie Park. The event will be packed with excitement from 5pm, with live music, show rides and jumping castles. Enjoy the atmosphere of the night and watch the live stream of the Sydney fireworks at 9pm on the big screen.

    It is set to be a fantastic night with so much on offer to enjoy including video and photo highlights of 2019. Pack a picnic, enjoy the food stalls or eat at one of Bathurst’s many great restaurants surrounding the park. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

    Bulk water purchases

    Residents purchasing bulk filtered drinking water from the Hereford Street standpipes are reminded that Council will be closed between Christmas and New Year. If you need to purchase water during this period, please ensure you have enough credit on your

    water card. Customers will not be able to top up cards during the closure period. Any issues with the operation of the water standpipes during the closure need to be reported to Council’s after hours number on 6334 2795.

    Council will close at 4.45pm on Tuesday, 24 December and reopen at 8.30am Thursday 2 January 2020. Information on bulk water purchases is available on Council’s website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/supply-of-bulk-filtereddrinking-water.html

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


  • Tender awarded for Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan

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    MEDIA RELEASE 13 December 2019


    The tender for the preparation of the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan has been awarded to Allen Jack + Cottier Architects Pty Ltd.

    In September, Council and Charles Sturt University entered discussions to formulate a plan to incorporate a new campus in the Bathurst CBD.

    Mayor Bobby Bourke said the aim of the plan was to strengthen the Bathurst Town Centre as the regional business and cultural hub of the city in an era of significant retail change.

    “I am thrilled to work with Charles Sturt University and commend the organisation on its commitment to Bathurst in investigating innovative responses to a changing market,” he said.

    Director of External Engagement at Charles Sturt University Julia Andrews said thinking innovatively about how the University can contribute to the long-term social and economic vision of Bathurst is an important aspect of our University Strategy.

    “The appointment of the consultant is an important milestone in the vision for Bathurst and we look forward to working with them and the community as the project progresses,” she said.

    The plan also aims to:

    · Position Bathurst as an education hub through Charles Sturt University’s strategic goal to create a new era campus embedded in the city centre in response to the need for a revised business model for higher education in Bathurst and thus attract greater inward migration into the region;

    · Find a suitable adaptive reuse of the former Bathurst TAFE site located within the Bathurst Town Square at the heart of the Bathurst Town Centre;

    · Identify other key development opportunities in the Town Centre creating linkages between them and stimulating new levels of activity; and

    · Complement the heritage character of the Town Centre and Bathurst, which identifies as Australia’s oldest inland settlement.

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  • What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

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    MEDIA RELEASE 13 December 2019

    Living Legends

    Nominations are now open for Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they have contributed positively to the community. They could be proven leaders amongst their peers, promote the positive qualities of Council, the community or local businesses. To nominate someone you think is worthy of inclusion as a Living Legend visit the YourSay Bathurst website.

    Nominations close Friday 31 January 2020.

    Section 356 Donations

    Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2020/2021 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. To apply, submit an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

    For more information, contact Council on 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

    Event of the Year

    Council and the Australia Day committee are encouraging local organisations to nominate for the Bathurst Region Community Event of the Year Award and Bathurst Region Destination Event of the Year Award for events that were staged in 2019.

    For more information or to nominate, visit Council’s website. Nominations close 24

    December.

    YourSay Bathurst

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

    · Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West

    Railway Museum Plaques


    Become part of Bathurst’s railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

    · Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

    · Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

    *note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

    Museums Bathurst Volunteers Wanted

    Museums Bathurst is offering exciting new opportunities to volunteer with the expanding network of museums run by Council. Volunteers are needed

    to work in the Bathurst Rail Museum, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, the National Motor Racing Museum, Chifley Home and Education Centre and the

    planned Central Tablelands Collection Facility in the following roles.

    · Museums Bathurst Volunteer

    · Bathurst Rail Museum Layout Volunteer

    · Museums Bathurst Collections

    For more information on the volunteer roles or to obtain an application form visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close: 18 January 2020

    Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council

    42nd Annual Sports Awards. Nominate Now.

    It is time to nominate any outstanding achievements by Bathurst sportspersons, teams,

    officials, clubs, referees, coaches for the year 2019. Head to bdsrc.com.au or visit the Facebook page to secure a nomination form to ensure your athletes are recognised. Nominations close 31 December 2019. Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council is honoured and proud to have recognised the sporting community of Bathurst for the past 43 years and to celebrate their achievements at the annual dinner.

    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 further information, please phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 17 January 2020.

    Bathurst Library January School Holiday Program

    Bookings are now open for Bathurst Library’s school holiday program running from January 13-23. Choose from yoga, macramé, nature workshops, a Lego legends challenge, a Harry Potter quiz and disco, plus much more. Be quick, they fill up fast. For more information, phone 6333 6281.

    NYE Party in the Park

    The annual New Year’s Eve Party in the Park will be a night to remember as Bathurst comes together to celebrate another year.

    This year, the NYE celebrations will be in Machattie Park. The event will be packed with excitement from 5pm, with live music, show rides and jumping castles. Enjoy the atmosphere of the night and watch the live stream of the Sydney fireworks at

    9pm on the big screen.

    It is set to be a fantastic night with so much on offer to enjoy including video and photo highlights of 2019. Pack a picnic, enjoy the food stalls or eat at one of Bathurst’s many great restaurants surrounding the park. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

    Bulk water purchases

    Residents purchasing bulk filtered drinking water from the Hereford Street standpipes are reminded that Council will be closed between Christmas and New Year. If you need to purchase water during this period, please ensure you have enough credit on your

    water card. Customers will not be able to top up cards during the closure period. Any issues with the operation of the water standpipes during the closure need to be reported to Council’s after hours number on 6334 2795.

    Council will close at 4.45pm on Tuesday, 24 December and reopen at 8.30am Thursday 2 January 2020. Information on bulk water purchases is available on Council’s website at https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/supply-of-bulk-filtereddrinking-water.html

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


  • New look, new location for NYE party in the park

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    MEDIA RELEASE 10 December 2019

    Bathurst’s New Year’s Eve 2019 celebrations will be held in Machattie Park to give those attending a cooler, greener party location in the heart of the CBD.

    Mayor Bobby Bourke said the location will allow those attending the celebrations to picnic, enjoy food vendors at the event or take advantage of the cafes and food outlets in the CBD.

    “There will be a range of events and activities in the park for the everyone attending,” said he said.

    “We have partnered with the Bathurst Academy of Music for entertainment. The Bathurst Academy of Music is a local tuition centre, offering students the opportunity to learn contemporary styles of music with qualified teachers. By partnering with this group, Council opens the door for a wide range of local performers to participate in the NYE celebrations,” he said.

    “There will be a diverse range of performers and musicians, activities for children and screens will be set up with a live stream of the Sydney fireworks”.

    The traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks display won’t occur this year because of the current extreme water restrictions. The fireworks require the Rural Fire Service to be in attendance and for a large area adjacent to the Adventure playground to be watered down. This water is better used to continue to keep key green spaces in the city watered for the entire community to enjoy.

    For details visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au and Council’s Facebook page.

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    Media contact: Media Officer

  • What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

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    MEDIA RELEASE 6 December 2019


    Living Legends

    Nominations are now open for Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they have contributed positively to the community. They could be proven leaders amongst their peers, promote the positive qualities of Council, the community and local businesses. To nominate someone you think is worthy of inclusion as a Living Legend visit the YourSay Bathurst website.

    Nominations close Friday 31 January 2020.

    Section 356 Donations

    Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2020/2021 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. To apply, submit an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

    For more information, contact Council on 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

    Event of the Year

    Council and the Australia Day committee are encouraging local organisations to nominate for the Bathurst Region Community Event of the Year Award and Bathurst Region Destination Event of the Year Award for events that were staged in 2019.

    For more information or to nominate see Council’s website. Nominations close 24

    December 2019.

    YourSay Bathurst

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

    · Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West

    Railway Museum Plaques


    Become part of Bathurst’s Railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

    · Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

    · Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

    *note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

    International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

    IDPwD is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities on December 3, every year.

    This year, Glenray will mark IDPwD by holding a “Movie Night” at Metro 5 Cinemas Bathurst. This event is inclusive of anyone in the community.

    Movie: The Addams Family

    Date: 10 December

    Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm screening

    Cost: On sale, November 26th from M.C. $16.00 p/p - includes a can of drink & bag of lollies on arrival. *Conditions - No companion cards/free tickets/metro vouchers can be used to purchase tickets - (metro rules). Glenray has also designed a colouring-in competition for all those who want to be involved in the fun. Print, colour and share your design to M.C & tag @Glenrayindustries before December 10. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs.

    For more information regarding IDPwD or to download the colouring-in document visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7Fkvu4O58iGi6UEFU1luC-79h3AoWTh. or phone 6331 2388.

    Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council

    42nd Annual Sports Awards. Nominate Now.

    It is time to nominate any outstanding achievements by Bathurst sportspersons, teams,

    officials, clubs, referees, coaches for the year 2019. Head to bdsrc.com.au or visit the Facebook page to secure a nomination form to ensure your athletes are recognised. Nominations close 31 December 2019. Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council is honoured and proud to have recognised the sporting community of Bathurst for the past 43 years and to celebrate their achievements at the annual dinner.

    ENDS

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


  • Bathurst NRL tickets to go on sale

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    MEDIA RELEASE 6 December 2019

    Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, 10 December for the round 9 NRL clash between the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla Sharks, to be played at Carrington Park on Sunday, 10 May 2020.

    Mayor Bobby Bourke said this was the seventh year Bathurst has hosted the Penrith Panthers at Carrington Park and next year’s match is sure to attract a good crowd.

    “Each year, the game brings plenty of people to our city, and this event plays a key part in showcasing the capabilities of our region hosting major events,” he said.

    “This match will be keenly contested and full of excitement. Rugby league fans are in for a great night of football.”

    Tickets are available via Ticketek and through BathurstNRL.com.au

    Early bird pricing applies from 10 December – 7 January 2020.

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    Media contact: Media Officer



  • What's News

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    MEDIA RELEASE 29 November 2019


    YourSay Bathurst

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

    · Tourism Reference Group

    · Presentation of Financial Statements 18/19

    · Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West

    Railway Museum Plaques


    Become part of Bathurst’s Railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

    · Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

    · Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

    *note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

    Host Families Wanted

    Families are wanted to host Japanese Students from Toyo High School from Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March 2020. For more information and an application form please contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 6332 1444.

    Library

    BOOK SALE

    Friday November 29 - December 1

    Grab a book bargain at our monthly sale of ex-library items and donated books. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.

    AUTHOR TALK: CHRIS KRUPA

    Thursday December 5, 6pm

    Meet a Bathurst-based writer who has just released the second book in his gripping crime series and has a third one coming soon.

    Bookings essential for author events, phone 6333 6281.

    International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

    IDPwD is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities on December 3, every year.

    This year, Glenray will mark IDPwD by holding a “Movie Night” at Metro 5 Cinemas Bathurst. This event is inclusive of anyone in the community.

    Movie: The Addams Family

    Date: 10 December

    Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm screening

    Cost: On sale, November 26th from M.C. $16.00 p/p - includes a can of drink & bag of lollies on arrival. *Conditions - No companion cards/free tickets/metro vouchers can be used to purchase tickets - (metro rules). Glenray has also designed a colouring-in competition for all those who want to be involved in the fun. Print, colour and share your design to M.C & tag @Glenrayindustries before December 10. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs.

    For more information regarding IDPwD or to download the colouring-in document visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7Fkvu4O58iGi6UEFU1luC-79h3AoWTh. or phone 6331 2388.

    Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

    Void Education Symposium - Friday 6 December

    The Void Education Symposium brings together artists from the Void touring exhibition, arts academics and educators, Void curator Emily McDaniel, and Wiradjuri Elders to participate in a series of talks, panel discussions, cultural activities and networking opportunities aimed at giving participants a base for creating culturally safe, authentic learning experiences. Council staff are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register visit eventbrite.com.au

    Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council

    42nd Annual Sports Awards. Nominate Now.

    It is time to nominate any outstanding achievements by Bathurst sportspersons, teams,

    officials, clubs, referees, coaches for the year 2019. Head to bdsrc.com.au or visit the Facebook page to secure a nomination form to ensure your athletes are recognised. Nominations close 31 December 2019. Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council is honoured and proud to have recognised the sporting community of Bathurst for the past 43 years and to celebrate their achievements at the annual dinner.

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    Media contact: Media Officer

  • Tour de Cure and Freedom Wheels appointed as official charities of the Bathurst Cycling Classic

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    MEDIA RELEASE 28 November 2019

    A tribe of cancer curing cyclists and an organisation that provides the sheer freedom and joy of cycling to Australians with disabilities have been announced as the official charities for the 2020 Bathurst Cycling Classic. Freedom Wheels and Tour de Cure are the inaugural official charities for the event.

    The 2020 edition of the Bathurst Cycling Classic is a year of many firsts, such as a new looped course for the B2B. The Bathurst Cycling Classic was originally run by local charity Rotary, which is still heavily involved in the event.

    Mayor Bobby Bourke said Council is very proud to appoint two amazing charities who do incredible work in the community and are an active part of cycling culture.

    “Events like the Bathurst Cycling Classic have the opportunity to make a significant impact on people’s lives. To be able to support charities that put a smile on the face of young children in need as well as take on the cancer battle with Tour de Cure is an honour and we look forward to working with Freedom Wheels and Tour de Cure to support their work and fundraising,” he said.

    “We ask all of our cyclists to consider raising funds for these cycling-inspired charities via their participation in the 2020 Bathurst Cycling Classic.”

    The Bathurst Cycling Classic has partnered with Go Fundraise to create a dedicated Bathurst Cycling Classic website and all 2020 Bathurst Cycling Classic participants can create a personal fundraising page and raise vital funds for charity partners.

    The 2020 Bathurst Cycling Classic is to be held on March 14-15, next year. Participants can register at www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au and create their own fundraising page to raise funds for Freedom Wheels or Tour de Cure at https://bathurstcyclingclassic2020.gofundraise.com.au/

    Freedom Wheelshttps://freedomwheels.org.au/ are custom bikes for kids and adults living with a disability who cannot ride a standard bike. The team of skilled staff and volunteers design, build and deliver the bikes to suit the physical and cognitive needs of the individual so they too can enjoy what cycling has to offer.

    “Freedom Wheels are thrilled to be an official charity partner for the Bathurst Cycling Classic,” said Meadhbh Roche, Promotions Coordinator at Freedom Wheels.

    “For many kids living with a disability, cycling is a dream which sometimes seems impossible. The fundraising by participants in the Bathurst Cycling Classic will go towards making these dreams come true for some of our kids, of which we currently have 105 on a waiting list.”

    The dream of Tour de Cure https://www.tourdecure.com.au/ is a world without cancer. Tour de Cure brings together ordinary people from across Australia to raise funds for cancer research via cycling tours events. These events raise vital funds for world-class cancer projects that make the biggest impact on this terrible disease.

    “Tour de Cure (TdC) are excited to partner with the Bathurst Cycling Classic. We're a passionate community committed to curing cancer and encouraging all Australians to live a healthy, cancer smart lifestyle. We know that 1 IN 3 Cancers are preventable and by riding in the BCC you're on the right path to keeping fit, healthy & happy,’ said Geoff Coombes, Tour de Cure Co-Founder.

    “We fund brilliant scientists doing ground-breaking research that will impact cancer outcomes in our life time. With the help of Bathurst Cycling Classic participant fundraising we can fund a key Immunotherapy research project at the Garvan Institute that will improve survival rates and quality of life. The BCC is a great event showcasing cycling over a two-day festival and we encourage you to get involved and come and say hi."

    For more information, please visit https://www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au/

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    Media contact: Media Officer


  • LED light upgrades to rollout in Bathurst

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    MEDIA RELEASE 28 November 2019

    Work to upgrade more than 5600 of the city’s street lights to energy efficient technology will begin this week as part of a major energy efficiency project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help save on the cost of electricity.

    Bathurst Regional Council is part of the Southern Lights NSW project which will see over 75,000 LED street lights deployed in 41 Local Government Areas across southern NSW from Bega to Broken Hill.

    The switch to LED technology in Bathurst will see a 1900 MWh reduction per year in power use for street lighting, delivering savings of greater than $550,000 each year in maintenance and electricity costs.

    Mayor Bobby Bourke said Council was committed to becoming more sustainable and the LED upgrade is just one initiative in Council’s strategies to achieve energy and operational efficiencies.

    “Streetlighting is a significant expense for Council, costing around $1.2 million in 2018/19 FY, and with around 6500 streetlights across Council’s footprint, the upgrade will go a long way to reducing costs and providing significant long-term savings,” said Mayor Bourke.

    “LEDs are far more energy efficient, require less maintenance and have a significantly longer life.”

    “Council is investing $2.17 million to complete the bulk upgrade, with the costs expected to be recouped within four years.”

    Essential Energy streetlight manager Waide Elliott said the organisation continues to work closely with Councils across its distribution area and is committed to providing information and services that are appropriate to Councils’ needs and those of the communities they serve.

    “Essential Energy is responsible for the maintenance and billing of more than 160,000 streetlights serving more than 86 councils across New South Wales and parts of Southern Queensland,” Mr Elliott said.

    “Public lighting plays an important role in providing safe, secure and attractive public areas for both pedestrians and motorists. It also represents between 25 and 70 per cent of any individual local government’s corporate energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

    “The new LED streetlighting in Bathurst will not only provide a more reliable, better quality lighting service, but will deliver savings of more than 60% per cent in energy consumption.

    “This type of light also provides future potential for other ‘smart’ applications to be added and will allow Essential Energy to more effectively manage the streetlight network and respond more promptly to potential outages,” Mr Elliott said.

    Media Contact: Media Officer


  • What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

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    MEDIA RELEASE 22 November 2019

    Village Meetings

    Village meetings with residents in areas will be held during November. Residents are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and any other matters of interest.

    Each meeting will commence at 6.00pm and will be held at the following locations:

    · Sofala, Memorial Hall - 25 November

    · Wattle Flat, recreation Hall - 26 November

    For further information, please phone 6333 6201.

    YourSay Bathurst

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

    · Footpath Restaurants Policy

    · Tourism Reference Group

    · Presentation of Financial Statements 18/19

    Pillars of Bathurst

    The Pillars of Bathurst project honours the lives and contributions of past residents who have played an important role in the history of the region throughout the different eras. Nominations are now open for the 2020 Pillars of Bathurst. Nomination forms and guidelines are available from https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/pillars

    Nominations close 29 November.

    Railway Museum Plaques


    Become part of Bathurst’s Railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

    · Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

    · Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

    *note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

    Sustainability Grant

    A new Sustainability Grants program for schools has recently been launched by the NSW

    Department of Education. All NSW public schools can apply for up to $15,000 of funding for sustainable projects. Applications close 29 November, so apply now bit.ly/36fNUdo

    Host Families Wanted

    Families are wanted to host Japanese students from Toyo High School from Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March 2020. For more information and an application form please contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 6332 1444.

    Library

    AUTHOR TALK: PAUL BYRNES

    Wednesday November 27, 6pm

    Award-winning journalist Paul Byrnes discusses his new book, The Lost Boys, which reveals previously untold stories of underage soldiers who fought in the First World War.

    BOOK SALE

    Friday November 29 - December 1

    Grab a book bargain at our monthly sale of ex-library items and donated books. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.

    AUTHOR TALK: CHRIS KRUPA

    Thursday December 5, 6pm

    Meet a Bathurst-based writer who has just released the second book in his gripping crime series and has a third one coming soon.

    Bookings essential for author events, phone 6333 6281.

    International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

    IDPwD is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities on December 3, every year.

    This year, Glenray will mark IDPwD by holding a “Movie Night” at Metro 5 Cinemas Bathurst. This event is inclusive of anyone in the community.

    Movie: The Addams Family

    Date: 10 December

    Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm screening

    Cost: On sale, November 26th from M.C. $16.00 p/p - includes a can of drink & bag of lollies on arrival. *Conditions - No companion cards/free tickets/metro vouchers can be used to purchase tickets - (metro rules). Glenray has also designed a colouring-in competition for all those who want to be involved in the fun. Print, colour and share your design to M.C & tag @Glenrayindustries before December 10. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs.

    For more information regarding IDPwD or to download the colouring-in document visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7Fkvu4O58iGi6UEFU1luC-79h3AoWTh. or phone 6331 2388.

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