Related Projects
Live Projects
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Rockley Village Plan
The Community strategic plan & Local Strategic Planning Statement calls for a review of the 2015 Village Plans to support sustainable growth and vitality within each Village.
Engagement with the...
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Sofala Village Plan
The Community strategic plan & Local Strategic Planning Statement calls for a review of the 2015 Village Plans to support sustainable growth and vitality within each Village.
Engagement with the...
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Draft Council Policies and Plans
Council amends its Policies from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. New, or changes to, Council Policies...
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Peel Village Plan
The Community strategic plan & Local Strategic Planning Statement calls for a review of the 2015 Village Plans to support sustainable growth and vitality within each Village.
Engagement with the...
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Pillars of Bathurst Project
What is the Pillars of Bathurst?The former Bathurst City Council in the 1990’s was given the opportunity to purchase the cast iron verandah posts from the historic Royal Hotel... -
Community Participation Plan
In March 2018, changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) set out new requirements for Councils to prepare a Community Participation Plan (CPP), which provides...
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Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
PROJECT STATUS
The proponents of the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) sought an initial round of feedback from the community in August -September 2021 when BIMC and Zauner Construction released...
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Bathurst Region Heritage Plan 2021-2025
As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to the region’s heritage, Council has adopted the Bathurst Region Heritage Plan 2021-2025 (the Heritage Plan). The Heritage Plan aims to guide heritage management...
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Our Region Our Future
Council endorsed the Community Strategic Plan at its meeting held 15 June 2022. A copy of Our Region Our Future can be downloaded from the document library or here.
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Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy
Council adopted the Bathurst Community Access and Cycling Plan in 2011. Council produced the Plan in-house and undertook extensive community consultation with key stakeholders. A range of projects have been...
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Road/Laneway naming
Provide your feedback on the proposed naming of roads and laneways in the Bathurst Regional local government area.
Your feedback will assist Council to understand the level of community support...
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Planning Proposal Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
Public Exhibition
Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Council’s Community Participation Plan, Council exhibited the Planning Proposal for a minimum 28 days from 5 October 2022 to...
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Floodplain Management Plan
Were you affected by the floods?
Please send us your photos, videos, stories and feedback which will be used to inform the Floodplain Management Plan.
Council is currently reviewing the...
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Water Harvesting
During the extremes of the last drought, Council considered several short-term critical water projects that could be implemented to provide additional sources of water supply for the Bathurst region. The...
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Kart Track Facility DA 2023/345
COLLEGE ROAD KART TRACK DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Project location
The project is located on Council owned land at Mount Panorama. The kart facility will be located on Lots 116 & 123...
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Pathway to Sustainability
In August 2023 Council made the decision to start a conversation with the community about a proposed special rate variation (SRV) to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the...
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Bathurst Liberty A-League event feedback
Bathurst hosted a round of the Liberty A-League on February 9 when the Western Sydney Wanders took on the Newcastle Jets at Carrington Park.
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Tree Protection Policy
Tuesday 9th April 2024
The consultation was held on Friday, 5 April.
The Workshop Objectives were;
- Familiarisation with Council regulations and responsibilities as they relate to tree protection.
- Familiarisation with...
Archived Projects
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Bathurst Writers' & Readers' Festival
We would love to hear your thoughts about the 2020 Bathurst Writers' & Readers' Festival!
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Financial Assistance COVID-19 Stimulus Measures
Council at its meetings on 15 April 2020, 20 May 2020, 17 June, 16 September 2020, 9 December 2020, 17 March 2021 and 21 July 2021 considered and adopted Mayoral...
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Tourism feedback
Council is looking for feedback from the community to better understand the impact of visiting friends and relatives to the Bathurst region economy.
The information gathered will help us:
- Better...
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Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Changes
Council amends its Planning rules from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. Each of the proposed changes...
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Draft Chifley Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
The Chifley Bush Fire Management Committee is seeking comments on its draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) which has recently been prepared.
The draft BFRMP covers the whole of...
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Positive Ageing Strategy
Council has prepared a Draft Positive Ageing Strategy, which is on exhibition for community feedback.
Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Civic Centre, Bathurst...
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Streets as Shared Spaces - Street Trees in CBD
STREET TREES CBD
Bathurst Regional Council (BRC) is polling the Bathurst and visitor community until the end of January on the future of street trees in the CBD. Community have...
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Draft Asset Management Plans 2020
Council has prepared draft Asset Management Plans for the Aerodrome, Bridges, Buildings, Drainage, Footpaths, Parks and Recreation, Rural Roads, Sewer, Solid Waste, Urban Roads and Water, which are now on...
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Sawpit Creek Open Space Reserve Landscape Design
Please consider the information below when providing feedback.
Located west of the city, next to the suburbs of Llanarth and Windradyne, Sawpit Creek Reserve will run north to south from...
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Development Control Plan (DCP) Changes
Council amends its Planning rules from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. Each of the proposed changes...
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Netwaste Community Survey
Bathurst Regional Council and NetWaste are keen to better understand how residents of the Bathurst Region utilise the kerbside waste services provided by Council. The information obtained through this short...
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Dual naming of Macquarie River-Wambuul and Fish River - Wambuul
Bathurst Regional Council has resolved to support an application to the Geographic Names Board for the dual Naming: Macquarie River - Wambuul and Fish River - Wambuul.
A report was...
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Lodging planning applications online
The NSW Planning Portal (Portal) is an online environment has been developed by NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) where community, industry and government can work together...
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Asset Management Framework
To support the Integrated Planning and Reporting Requirements, as required by the Office of Local Government, Council has also prepared an Asset Management Policy.
The purpose of this policy is...
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Draft Social Media Policy - Councillors
The Office of Local Government has advised that due to the increased use of Social Media by elected representatives it intends to introduce a requirement for NSW Councils to develop...
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Heritage Assistance Funds
Bathurst Region Heritage Fund
Bathurst Regional Council, with support from the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage, offers the Bathurst Region Heritage Assistance Fund aimed...
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Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan
Draft Policy
“Futureproofing our CBD – 2022 and beyond”Council at its meeting held 20 July 2022 resolved to:
- adopt the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan as a reference document...
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2021 Community Survey
Council reaches out to the community every two-three years to seek feedback on a range of local issues, Council's facilities and services.
Thank you for taking time to complete the...
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Land Sales Policy
Council adopted changes to its Land Sales Policy at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 June 2021.
The Policy changes are now on public exhibition for 28 days.
Hard...
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Off-leash hours
Council supports pet owners in the community by providing twelve designated off leash areas. One of the most popular is the Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area , as shown here...
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Minor Housekeeping DCP Amendment
Council has prepared an amendment to the Bathurst Region Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 relating to land within the Bathurst Regional local government area.
The purpose of this amendment is...
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Proposed Miller Park Upgrade - "Everyone can play"
Miller Park Revised Concept Plan
Council has undertaken previous consultations with the community in relation to the enhancement play spaces at Miller Park, Bathurst. These enhancement projects are proudly funded...
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Proposed Gorman's Hill Park Upgrade - "Everyone can play"
Gorman's Hill Park Revised Concept Plan
Council has undertaken previous consultations with the community in relation to the enhancement play spaces at Gorman's Hill Park, Bathurst. These enhancement projects are...
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Policy review - Rates & pensioners
Council at its meeting on 21 July resolved to place the draft Rates - Accumulation of Rates by Aged Pensioners & Rebates Policy on public exhibition for feedback.
A copy...
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Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve Draft Plan of Management
Located adjacent to Alexander and Suttor Streets West Bathurst, Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve is a 5.8-hectare area of Crown Land managed by Bathurst Regional Council. The area includes the northern...
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Seniors Festival feedback
Each year Council and community groups participate in the NSW Seniors Festival and we are interested to hear from you and what you like about the Festival and what you...
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Draft George Park Sports Precinct Master Plan
At its Ordinary Meeting held 15 August 2018, a report was presented to Council for the adoption of the George Park Sport Precinct Master Plan. At that meeting, Council resolved...
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Expression of Interest former TAFE Precinct
The council closed the Expression of Interest process at 4 pm 3 May 2022.
One submission was received and, upon evaluation, did not meet the requirements of the Council.
The...
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Living Legends
In 2015 as part of the Bathurst Bicentenary celebrations the award Bathurst 200 Living Legends was introduced.
The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they...
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Bathurst 1000 off-track events
We'd like to hear your thoughts on the 2023 Repco Bathurst 1000 Off Track events. Complete the survey and you will go in the draw to win one of two...
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Code of Meeting Practice
This Code of Meeting Practice for Bathurst Regional Council is made under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulation 2005. The code applies to...
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Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors
Section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993, requires Council to adopt a policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors...
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Inland Sea of Sound Festival Survey
Dear festival patron,
Thank you for supporting the Inland Sea of Sound this year. We would love to get some feedback from you so that we can improve and build...
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Aboriginal Commitment Strategy Survey
Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Bathurst Regional Council Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The Strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst...
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Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
A draft Management Plan for Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park has been placed on public exhibition. The Management Plan has been developed to for the ongoing conservation...
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Easy Read - Disability Action Inclusion Plan 2022-2027
Council has developed a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
A Disability Inclusion Action Plan tells the Council how to make sure people with disability are included in the community.
Tell...
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2027
Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2027, which is on exhibition for community feedback. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of...
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Draft Management Plan for Wattle Flat Public Recreation Reserve
Council has prepared a Draft Management Plan for Wattle Flat Public Recreation Reserve (also known as Wattle Flat Racecourse and Wattle Flat Golf Course), which is on exhibition for community...
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Employment zone reform
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) is currently exhibiting the translation of existing Business and Industrial zones across all local government areas in NSW into the new Employment zones...
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Emissions Reduction Plan
Council has prepared a Draft Emissions Reduction Plan for its operations, which is now on exhibition for community feedback. An Emissions Reduction Plan is a key pillar of Council’s Climate...
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Regional Economic Development Strategy
Bathurst Regional Council and Oberon Council are working with NSW Government to develop the Abercrombie Regional Economic Development Strategy.
The NSW Government has recently announced a new funding package for...
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Tourism Wayfinding and Signage Strategy
Signage is a crucial part of a destination’s branding and in creating a positive and consistent visitor experience and in directing and dispersing both visitors and locals throughout the city...
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Draft Local Approvals Policy
The purpose of the Local Approvals Policy (LAP) is to specify the circumstances where council approval is not required before carrying out an activity as well outlining the criteria that...
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Bathurst International Off-Track events
2022 is the first year for the Bathurst International event due to COVID-19 restrictions and we would appreciate your feedback on the Off Track events.
This event is proudly funded...
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Youth Council Survey
A review of the Youth Council is conducted every five years and we are seeking feedback from current Youth Councillors. This feedback will be used to make changes to the...
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NYE Party in the Park - Survey
We'd like to hear your thoughts on the 2023 NYE Party in the Park. Complete the survey and you will go in the draw to win one of two $100...
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Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade
Council is looking for community feedback for future plans for the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept design.
The playground at the oval is nearing the end of its...
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World Cross Country - Business Involvement
We would love to receive your feedback on your involvement with the World Athletics Cross Country business engagement including Adopt a Country and Live music in venues.
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BMEC Artists Residency
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre and Performing Lines staged the inaugural BARN (Bathurst Arts Residency NSW) 2022 to be held at St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference Centre in Perthville from April...
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Draft Delivery Program & Operational Plan
If you are keen to find out what we are planning to achieve over the next 12 months, make sure to review our draft Delivery Program 2023-2027 and Operational Plan...
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Community Safety Plan
Bathurst Regional Council has developed a draft Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028. The Community Safety Plan ensures the ongoing implementation of crime prevention strategies, which support the development of...
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Long Term Financial Plan
The Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2023-2033 is a ten-year view of Council’s finances and has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP & R)...
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EOI Veterinary Services
Bathurst Regional Council (Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced veterinary practitioners to provide veterinary services for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre. Veterinarians are requested to...
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Macquarie Wambuul River Bathurst Flying-fox Camp Habitat Restoration Project
Council is seeking to capture community sentiment and opinions on flying-foxes in the Bathurst region as part of the Local Government NSW-funded Macquarie Wambuul River Bathurst Flying-fox Camp Habitat Restoration...
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Library Survey
The survey is open to all Bathurst residents whether they are current users or not of the Library Service. Tell us what you want from your Library. Your honest feedback...
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Special Rate Variation
Update 21 September - community engagement and SRV process ceasedCouncil has resolved to cease consultation on the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) at the ordinary meeting on Wednesday night.
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Regional drought resilience plan
Bathurst Regional Council, Lithgow City Council and Oberon Council have jointly received funding from the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program to develop...
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Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback
The Bathurst Winter Festival is in its ninth year and we'd like to hear your feedback.
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Australia Day awards
Do you know of an exceptional individual in the Bathurst community who has contributed to the great city in which we live or know of an event that highlighted our...
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New Year's Eve - Party in the Park
We had a blast celebrating New Year's Eve Party in the Park with Bluey & Bingo!
As we begin planning this year's event, we'd love to know what you thought...
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News Centre
This space provides you the opportunity to connect and learn about Council's latest initiatives, services and events.
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Former Ambulance Station - Registration of Interest
Bathurst Regional Council (Council) seeks prospective tenants to lease the Former Ambulance Station, William Street, Bathurst. The building provides adaptive reuse opportunities of approximately 460sqm floor space on a prominent...
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Presentation of Financial Statements
Public notice – Presentation of financial statements as per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act.
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW),...
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Summer Beats
Did you groove to the rhythm of summer and attend one of the Summer Beats performances in December?
We would love your feedback.
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Off-Leash Areas
Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the structures at the Kefford Street Dog Off-leash area. We are aware that there are many regular users of the facility and...
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Amendment to Revenue Policy
Submissions can be made by completing the form on yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au; emailing your comments to council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or by post to The General Manager, Private Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.
Submissions are...
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Draft Plans of Management for Council owned community land and Council managed crown reserves
Council has prepared draft plans of management for ‘Community’ classified land in the Bathurst LGA. Plans of management provide guidance for the effective long-term management and use of public land...