What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 29 June 2018

Bathurst Winter Festival Ice Skating Tickets

The Bathurst Winter Festival will be held from 7 – 22 July. Tickets for the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink are now available. Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to purchase tickets or for more information.

NAIDOC Week - Flag Raising Ceremony

Celebrate National NAIDOC Week in Bathurst by attending a flag raising ceremony on Monday 9 July 2018. An official ceremony and morning tea will be held in the Council Chamber at 10.00 am, followed by the flag raising in front of the Civic Centre, Russell Street.

Residents are also reminded that the local Bathurst Aboriginal community will be further celebrating NAIDOC Week at a later date, when the weather is warmer. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Community Stories Day – Bathurst Rail Museum

A community stories day for the new Bathurst Rail Museum will be held on Saturday, 7 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Bathurst Railway Institute Building in Havannah Street.

The day will provide an opportunity to see the historical Railway Institute Building before work commences on the new museum. It will also provide an opportunity for the community to provide their stories.

If you would like to find out more about the project contact Council 6333 6111 or email [email protected]

Temporary closure of dog park

The small dog off leash area in Kefford Street will temporarily close from Monday, 2 July for a period of three weeks to allow new grass to establish. The park has had an irrigation system recently installed to enable the area to be maintained to a standard to meet community expectations.

Be Water Wise – Saving Water Saves Money

If you have a rainwater tank and install household water-saving devices such as low flow taps and water efficient appliances, you can reduce your household water use by up to 25 per cent. Not only does this conserve our drinking water, but it saves you money at the same time.

For more water saving tips visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

Author Talk @ the Library

Journalist and former foreign correspondent with The Guardian, Ben Doherty, will visit the

Bathurst Library on Friday, 13 July at 6.15 pm to talk about his debut novel “Nagaland” set in the

far-north side of India. Bookings can be made by calling 6333 6281.

Have YourSay

Community Safety Survey

Complete the survey and enter the draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Bathurst Buy Local Gift Cards.

Community safety is essential to the overall wellbeing of Bathurst Regional LGA residents. Bathurst Regional Council is currently undertaking a wide reaching community consultation to develop the Bathurst Community Safety Plan 2019 - 2023.

Public Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy

Council has developed a policy - Public Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy - for the public Wi-Fi system to be installed in the CBD. Council is seeking feedback on this policy.

Mitre-Suttor-Lambert Street Roundabout Design

The design for a roundabout at the Mitre-Suttor- Lambert Street intersection has been completed and Council is seeking feedback on this project.

Water Access for Primary Producers

Council has resolved to provide water from the Hereford Street standpipes at no charge to verified primary producers. Council is seeking feedback on the proposed policy.

To view these projects, visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Tourism Business Workshops

Two workshops, run by Destination NSW, for local tourism organisations will be held in Bathurst. The workshops will help local businesses develop, promote and sell their products to visitors from across Australia and the world. The workshops will be held 5 and 6 July at Rydges, Mt Panorama. For more information visit www.destinationnsw.com.au

ENDS

Media contact: Media Communications Officer