CBD Surveying for Connected Regional Neighbourhoods Project

Published on 10 November 2025

CBD Survey Work

Council has recently commenced valuable survey work of infrastructure within Bathurst CBD as part of the Connected Regional Neighbourhoods Project.  

From today, Monday 10 November, work will progress with the detection and mapping of the exact location of underground utilities including stormwater, sewer, water, telecommunications, gas and electricity. 

Bathurst Mayor, Cr Robert Taylor, noted this work is fully grant funded and will support Council in ensuring safe and connected public spaces are designed for our growing, active community.  

“Council has received $1.72 million in funding from the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sport and the Arts through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (RPPP), for our Connected Regional Neighbourhoods project. 

“This project will support concept designs incorporating active transport infrastructure, streetscape enhancements and smart, sustainable technology to revitalise our wonderful Bathurst CBD,” said Mayor Taylor. 

The work will be completed using specialised equipment that does not require any excavation to take place. However, as many of the utilities are located within parking and traffic lanes within the CBD, there will be traffic control in place to ensure the safety of workers.  

There will be some impact on parking as the works occur, usually for around two-hour periods, but impacted businesses will be advised.  

Underground utilities are among several assets being assessed, with the full scope including 2D and 3D location surveys of existing infrastructure throughout the CBD, such as: 

  • Road centrelines 

  • Road lanes & changes in crossfall 

  • Road furniture including medians, signs, light poles, traffic lights, crossings, bollards & planter boxes 

  • Driveways, laybacks & pram ramps 

  • Kerbs 

  • Footpaths 

  • Walls, fences, seats & stairs   

  • Vegetation 

  • Building facades including verandahs  

  • Located utility/service infrastructure including stormwater, sewer, water, telecommunications, gas & electricity 

All work is expected to be completed by February 2026. 

For more information on this project visit https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/.../Connected-regional... 

 

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au  

 

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