What's News 14 August 2026
Published on 14 August 2026
Maintenance works including asphalting will be undertaken in William Street, between Rocket and Brilliant Street, from Tuesday 18 August to Friday 21 August, between 8am and 5pm.
Residents are asked to ensure vehicles are not parked in the street during these times so that the works can be completed. Residential access will be maintained under traffic control. Works will occur in sections of the road across the four days and William Street will be closed in half sections between Rocket and Brilliant St allowing one way access. Please follow detour signs as provided. All works are weather dependent.
Scams Awareness Week | Free Community Workshop
Every year, scammers are targeting people from all walks of life, finding new ways to gain your trust, to take your money, and to steal your personal information. That’s why Council is hosting a Free Community Workshop this Scams Awareness Week (24-28 August).
-What a scam is and how to be scam aware
-Different types of scams and local trends
-What are the red flags to look for?
-What to do if you think you have been scammed
Free Community Workshop Details:
When: 11:00am until 12noon Thursday 27 August
Where: Bathurst Library, 70/78 Keppel Street Bathurst
To book in, call 02 6333 6523
Disability Inclusion Action Plan Forum
Are you an organisation that provides support for people living with a disability in Bathurst? We want to hear from you.
Council is hosting a forum for local service providers to have their say on how we can best support the community as we develop the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027-2031. The forum will be held at 12noon until 1:30pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at the National Motor Racing Museum. At this forum, we will share what we have heard from the community and seek your input as we plan our next steps in developing our next Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Your feedback will help shape Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027-2031.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements. If you need further help, additional assistance is available through the Voice Relay: 1300 555 727 or the TTY (Teletypewriter): 133 677.
To register your attendance or to get more information, contact the Community Services Team by calling 02 6333 6523 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Book in for ChemClear's Agricultural Chemical Collection
Farmers and agricultural businesses across the region now have the opportunity to safely clear out unwanted or expired agricultural and veterinary chemicals through the upcoming ChemClear collection. By taking part, you’ll help protect your property, our community and the environment while supporting a cleaner, safer future for agriculture.
To participate in the upcoming collection, it is essential to register your chemicals with ChemClear by 31 August.
Want to boost your chances of grant success? Council’s Economic Development team is hosting a FREE Grant Writing Workshop for local businesses, community groups and individuals. Gain practical tips to strengthen your applications and feel more confident navigating the grant process.
-Wednesday 16 September 2026
-Skyline Room, Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst
Road Pavement Repairs – Howick St
Council’s Bitumen crews commenced road repair works in Howick St, between Rankin St and Stewart St, on Monday 3 August. The repair works are expected to take 2-3 weeks, weather permitting, and will involve multiple asphalt pavement repairs to restore the roadway to a safe condition. During the repair period, traffic control will be in place daily between 7:00am and 4:00pm.
For further information or enquiries regarding these works, please contact Council’s Department of Engineering Services on (02) 6333 6100.
Community Feedback Invited on TAFE Heritage Precinct
Council is seeking community feedback on the Strategic Framework for the future revitalisation of the Bathurst TAFE Heritage Precinct.
The Strategic Framework sets the long-term vision and guiding principles for transforming this important heritage site into a vibrant civic, cultural and mixed-use destination. It identifies opportunities to conserve and adaptively reuse the heritage buildings, create new public spaces, improve connections through the precinct, and support carefully integrated development that helps fund the site's long-term renewal. This is the first stage of the project and will guide the preparation of a detailed Masterplan.
Submissions close 20 August 2026.
Water Main Replacement Works – Bradwardine Road
Water main replacement works on Bradwardine Road, between Suttor Street and the Mitchell Highway, commenced on Tuesday 4 August and are expected to take 5 to 6 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions. The works will involve the excavation, trenching and installation of a new 375mm cast iron water main along the western side of Bradwardine Road.
Construction activities will generally be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. No weekend works are currently anticipated, however, they may be required should unforeseen circumstances arise. Traffic control will be in place throughout the works, and motorists are requested to obey all signage and directions from traffic controllers and drive to the changed road conditions. For further information, please contact Council's Engineering Department during business hours on (02) 6333 6100.
Trunkey Road Level Crossing Safety Upgrades
UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) will be carrying out level crossing upgrade works at Trunkey Road, Perthville to improve safety for all users. The work will be completed between Saturday 15 August and Wednesday 19 August, with a temporary road closure in place and a 23km detour via Trunkey Road, Rockley Street, Cow Flat Road, Rockley Road, Bathurst Street, Bridge Street and Vale Road from 6am on Saturday 15 August to 6pm on Sunday 16 August, weather permitting.
To complete the work as quickly as possible, crews will work continuously from Saturday 15 August to Monday 17 August, including during the day, evening and overnight. There will be some noise associated with the works but will be intermittent. Signage will be installed at key locations to advise road users and the community of the work and detour.
Please direct enquiries to the UGL Project Infoline on 1300 661 390 or via email at
enquiry@uglregionallinx.com.au.
Bathurst has been successful in receiving funding from Multicultural NSW which will be used to deliver a new event for Bathurst ‘The Kaleidoscope Festival,’ to be held 7 November at Victoria Park.
To bring the event to life, Council is seeking a vibrant mix of food vendors, market stalls, performers and workshop facilitators that reflect the many cultures represented in our community.
Public Consultation on Bathurst Flood Study Update
Council, with the support of the NSW Government, is currently undertaking a Flood Study Update for the Macquarie Wambuul River floodplain in the Bathurst area.
Council invites written submissions in relation to the draft Bathurst flood study update. Any submission needs to be lodged with Council by 4pm on Friday 28 August 2026 and must include your name and address. Any submission that you make may be included without alteration (including names and addresses) in reports that are available to the public in Council business papers.
Written submissions can be lodged through Council’s Yoursay page.
Footpath Repairs – George St
Footpath repairs will be taking place at 76 George St commencing 17 August. Works are expected to take one week, weather permitting.
Have Your Say - Safer Cities Project
Council is seeking community involvement as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program to improve perceptions of safety and accessibility for women, girls and gender-diverse people in the Bathurst CBD.
Following our successful grant approval from the NSW Government’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program, we are starting engagement through our Gender-Inclusive Safety Research and Trial Program. The first stage of engagement is an interactive YourSay survey, allowing for pins to be dropped on a map of the CBD to identify areas of concern and share ideas for improvements. This will deepen our understanding of how women, girls and gender-diverse people perceive and experience safety in the CBD, informing future planning and public space investment.
More ways to be involved will be announced soon. Keep an eye out for upcoming day and night-time 'walkshops', pop-up trials and co-design workshop opportunities.
This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government, through Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program.
Great Western Highway closed in both directions between Little Hartley and Mount Victoria
Traffic on the Great Western Highway is being diverted at Lithgow to travel along Main Street, Chifley Road and the Darling Causeway before rejoining the highway at Mount Victoria due to cracks discovered at Victoria Pass in March 2026. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. School buses will be diverting away from the area.
Announced late June 2026, Seymour Whyte has been awarded the construction contract. Major works are expected to begin in July 2026, with the current reopening timeline set for mid-2027. The engineering solution will be a new bridge structure built over Mitchells Causeway, supported by deep piling into stable bedrock, with the heritage causeway being stabilised at the same time.
Transport for NSW will be running temporary additional train services and free coach services to support communities like ours impacted by this disruption.
Australia Day Awards | Nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Categories include Youth Arts, Youth Service, and Event of the Year, covering Destination Event, Community Event, and Most Outstanding New Event.
Youth Arts and Youth Service nominations close Friday 6 November 2026. Event of the Year nominations close Friday 8 January 2027.
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