Alan Wright Walkway

Council has received a request from the Wright family to name the walkway between 41 and 43-45 Keppel Street and connecting Keppel Street with the BINC Carpark “Alan Wright Walkway” in recognition of Mr Wright’s service and commitment to the Bathurst community.

The following background information has been provided by the Wright family with the nomination:

Alan Wright (1943-2020) was the founding owner of Central Commercial Printers and bought the premises of “Wright Heaton”, before tastefully converting it into the Central Commercial Printers building as it is today. As the walkway is adjacent to the building it is fitting for recognition in this location.

Mr Wright and his family lived in Bathurst for many years and Alan was a well-respected businessman in the Bathurst community. Central Commercial Printers (CCP) has been in Bathurst under Alan’s stewardship since 1977 and remains a strong, viable business. CCP was awarded “Most Outstanding Business of the Year” at the 2013 Bathurst Business Awards.

Alan was also heavily involved with community groups such as the Bathurst Lions Club and the Bathurst Harness Racing Club, volunteering on the Boards of both organisations.

The name is generally consistent with the naming policies of both Council and the Geographic Names Board (GNB).

Location Plan

The proposal is on exhibition from Monday 22 November to Monday 6 December 2021.