What's News 18 October 2024
Published on 18 October 2024
Temporary Traffic Disruption | Russell St
Staged roadworks to install removable bollards will be taking place on Russell St, commencing Tuesday 22 October with expected completion by Friday 25 October.
34 removable bollards are being installed between the George and William St intersections. They will be used as part of traffic control measures during full road closures for annual events along Russell St.
Expect minor traffic delays during these works.
This project is fully funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).
Upcoming Village Meetings
Yetholme Village Meeting – 6pm, Monday, 21 October 2024 - Yetholme Community Hall - Porters Ln, Yetholme.
Peel Village Meeting – 6pm, Monday, 4 November 2024 – Peel School House, Peel.
Sofala Village Meeting – 6pm, Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - Sofala Community Hall, Sofala.
Road Closure | Hughes & Marsden Lane roundabout construction
Marsden Lane, between Ilumba Way and Sunbright Road will be temporarily closed to traffic from Monday 21 October for approximately 14 weeks for the construction of a roundabout.
Local resident access will be maintained. For more information call Hynash Constructions on 6332 4343.
National Motor Racing Museum Exhibition
The National Motor Racing Museum has opened a new exhibition, Group C Touring Cars 1973-1984, to coincide with the 40 year anniversary of the end of Group C regulations in Australian Touring Car racing. The Museum has assembled an incredible display of cars from the period, with loans from private collectors taking pride of place alongside vehicles from the museum’s collection.
The exhibition “Group C Touring Cars 1973-1984” is on at the National Motor Racing Museum, 400 Panorama Avenue, Mount Panorama. Open: 9am-4.30pm daily, closed Tuesdays. Open 7 days per week during NSW school holidays.
Community Tree Planting Day Sunday 27 October
Join us on Sunday 27 October 2024 for our Community Tree Planting Day and lend a hand to help plant native plants for flying-fox habitat along the banks of the Macquarie Wambuul River.
Commencing at 10 am off Morrisset Street and Zante Lane, downstream of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the event welcomes adults and kids alike to participate in planting native trees, shrubs, and grasses. The plantings will not only improve the health and function of this much-loved river but will help restore critical roosting habitat for the Little Red Flying-fox and threatened Grey-headed Flying-fox - seasonal visitors to our region!
For more information contact Council’s Community Environmental Engagement Programs Officer Bill Josh (Habitat Connect) on 0407 256 791 or Council’s Environmental Programs Coordinator Kristie Kearney on 02 6333 6233.
Australia Day Awards Nominations Open
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 community spirit? Here is your chance to recognise them.
Nominations are now open for the following awards that will be presented at the 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Citizen of the Year Award (nominations close Friday 1 November 2024)
Living Legends (nominations close Friday 1 November 2024)
Youth Arts Award (nominations close Friday 6 December 2024)
Event of the Year Awards – destination, community and new (nominations close Friday 10 January 2025)
Bathurst Region Heritage Plan
Council’s Strategic Planning Section is preparing the next update to the Bathurst Region Heritage Plan. The Plan guides heritage management within the Bathurst Region and establishes the key strategic priorities and actions for heritage management over a period of 4 years. The plan is due to be updated in 2025.
Council is seeking to survey a wide range of community members to gauge their opinion and knowledge on heritage matters.
If you would like to complete the survey
Survey submissions close on 4 November 2024.
A workshop will be held on the evening of 19 November. RSVP is essential through council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or via the survey.
The Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre will be open from 10am until 1pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October for Pet-oween. Come and see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.
Household Chemical Cleanout
The annual Household Chemical Cleanout will be held on Sunday 20 October 2024, 10am – 1pm at the Cooke Hockey Complex Carpark. This cleanout event allows Bathurst residents to dispose of a range of household hazardous materials for free (household quantities only - up to 20L or 20kg).
The following items are accepted:
- Garden chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Household cleaners
- Hobby chemicals
- Poisons
- Batteries
- Paint
- Motor oils, fluids, and fuels
- Fluoro lights
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke detectors