What's News 24 January
Published on 24 January 2025
Civic Centre Closure | Australia Day
Due to Australia Day falling on a Sunday this year, Council's Civic Centre Administration Building will be closed on Monday 27 January 2025 for the Australia Day Public Holiday.
Council will reopen on Tuesday 28 January at 8.30am.
Waste and Recycling collection services will continue to occur as per the usual collection day, even if this falls on a public holiday.
For emergencies, please call the after-hours number 6334 2795.
FREE pool entry on Australia Day!
Enjoy the warm Australian summer weather and spend Sunday afternoon taking a splash at Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst, with free entry from 11.00am – 5.30pm this Australia Day.
There'll be a free BBQ lunch, pool inflatables and water activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Bathurst Regional Council has 3 rural premises available for rural licencing. The available lots are as follows:
For each premises, the licence term is proposed at three years.
For the successful applicant, a security deposit of $1,000.00 will be payable and held on trust by Council during the term of the licence. A Public Liability Insurance Policy of $20 million over the licenced area will also be required prior to occupation of the site.
Applications will be accepted up until 10:00am Tuesday 25 February.
Appointments at BARC Temporarily Paused
As of 18 January, appointments at BARC have been put on hold due to a confirmed case of Parvo Virus within the facility.
The BARC team is taking all possible measures to manage any risk of transmission, and an update will be provided in due course.
This occurrence stresses the importance of keeping our pets’ vaccinations up to date. We want to avoid viruses being contracted among our animals as much as possible, not only for their wellbeing and for ours as owners, but to prevent local outbreaks.
Council would like to also remind the community of the importance of microchipping and registering your pets; this ensures they can be promptly returned to you if they ever become lost.
Business Information Session | 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival
Calling all Bathurst Businesses! On Wednesday 19 February, Council will be hosting a business information session ahead of the 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival.
Hosted by Bathurst Regional Council’s Economic Development, Events and Tourism teams, this session is tailored specifically to interested local businesses of the Bathurst Region.
When: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Where: Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street
Registrations are required, please visit:
2025 Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon – Temporary Road Closure
Council advises that the 2025 Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon includes the following temporary road closures on Sunday 26 January 2025, between 8am and 11am:
• William Street between Charlotte Street and Stanley Street
• Stanley Street between William Street and George Street
2025 Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour - Temporary Road Closure - Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
The Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be temporarily closed, and traffic will be controlled for the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, from approximately 7am Wednesday 29 January to approximately 6pm Thursday 6 February 2025 (inclusive), to conduct the motor racing event and to control the movement of spectators.
Mountain Straight: just above the entrance to the Paddock Camping Area
Conrod Straight: just above Murray’s Corner
Persons with the correct ticketing/accreditation wishing to gain access to the track should enter via Panorama Avenue and Pit Straight. This access is to be used by all persons with proper accreditation wishing to gain access to the circuit.
Residents: Barriers will be set up at Murray’s Corner and Mountain Straight with security arrangements for residents to proceed to their homes.
Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy
Council wants your ideas to shape the future of active transport in Bathurst.
Council has established an interactive map on the Bathurst YourSay site and invites members of the community to share suggestions for improving footpaths, shared paths, cycleways, and associated infrastructure for the current and future active transport network. Your suggestions will inform development of the Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy (BRATS), the key planning document to guide the prioritisation, design and construction of the active transport network over the next decade.
Development of the Strategy is supported by a grant under the Get NSW Active Program.
Drop a pin on the interactive map and leave a comment describing your improvement ideas.
For further information, contact Council’s Strategic Planning Department on 6333 6211.
Bathurst Library – New Year Tech Help
In January, Bathurst Library is pleased to offer free Tech Support sessions to the local community through the Intergenerational Tech Support Program – Youngsters.
This innovative program brings tech-savvy young people (Youngsters) and learners together for one-on-one tech help sessions, including how to use smart phones, make video calls, connect on social media and more.
30-minute sessions are available to book on the following dates:
• Thursday, 30 January 2025 | 1:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Contact Bathurst Library on 6333 6281 to find out more, or book directly via youngster.co. Let’s start bridging the tech gap!
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2025/2026 budget.
Funding is available for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
To apply, submit an application form which is available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4pm on Friday 7 February 2025.
Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.
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 2024 for approximately 22 weeks for the construction of a roundabout.
Local resident access will be maintained.
For more information, call Hynash Constructions on 6332 4343.
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