The CBD CCTV Scheme is a staged program with additional cameras being installed as funding becomes available.  Stage 1 of the project included the setup of the control centres, laying fibre and the installation of nine cameras. It was commissioned in July 2019.  

Stage 2 of the project was commissioned in September 2020 which included installation of additional fibre and 10 cameras.

Planning is currently underway for Stage 3 of the CBD CCTV.

The cameras send footage to the Bathurst Police Station where the system can be monitored by the NSW Police Force. The recorded images will only be used and/or disclosed for law enforcement or other lawful purposes.

The map below shows an indicative coverage area to be provided by the camera network installed in Stage 1 and Stage 2.  Download a copy here...

Stage 3 of the scheme covers a section of Havannah Street, from the Keppel Street intersection up to the intersection of Havannah and Rocket Streets.

CBD CCTV frequently asked questions.

Bathurst Regional Council aims to be clear and transparent in all its operations. The FAQ sheet is designed to provide answers to common questions that may be asked regarding the CBD CCTV scheme.

CCTV is an abbreviation for Closed Circuit Television. It involves the use of cameras to transmit video footage and images to a central location. It is a common tool used in crime prevention.

The CBD CCTV Scheme is a project which will enable Closed Circuit Television to be installed in the Bathurst Central Business District. The CBD CCTV Scheme is part of a broader community safety strategy within the Bathurst Local Government Area.

Bathurst Regional Council is the owner of the scheme.

Stage 1 of the CBD CCTV Scheme was funded by Bathurst Regional Council.

Stage 2 of the CBD CCTV Scheme was funded by the Australian Government and Bathurst Regional Council. Council received $400,000 from Round 3 of the Safer Communities Fund and Council has invested $250,000 into Stage 2 of the project.

Stage 3 of the CBD CCTV Scheme was funded by the Australian Government with a $250,000 grant through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Programme.

To reduce the fear of crime as measured by: 

• Increased community perception of safety within the CBD

To assist in the apprehension and prosecution of offenders as measured by:

• Increase in the number of offenders identified
• Increase in the number of offenders apprehended

Chifley Police District, who are part of the NSW Police Force, are a partner to the scheme.

A live feed of the images captured by CCTV in the Bathurst CBD will be available at the Bathurst Police Station.

Stage 1 of the Scheme was commissioned in July 2019. Stage 2 of the Scheme was commissioned in September 2020.  Stage 3 of the scheme was commissioned in July 2021.

Camera locations were selected through examination of crime “hot spots” in the CBD by Chifley Police District.

Nine cameras have been installed in Stage One of the scheme. Ten cameras have been installed in Stage 2.  Three cameras have been installed in Stage 3.

Cameras are located at the following in the following locations:

• 2– Howick Street 
• 2 – Corner William & Russell Streets 
• 1 - Cnr Keppel & Havannah Streets
• 4 – Machattie Park 
• 2 - Kings Parade
• 3 – Keppel Street
• 1- Bentinck Street 
• 1 – Court House Lane
• 1 - William Street
• 1 - Cnr Piper & William Streets
• 1 - Cnr George & Howick Streets
• 1 - north eastern side Bathurst Rail Museum  - Railway Museum carpark area
• 1 - Cnr Havannah & Lambert Streets
• 1 - Roundabout Havannah & Rockets Streets

CCTV cameras will be operating continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The cameras will capture any activity that occurs in the field of view of the cameras. The images will be used to assist in identifying offenders in an effort to reduce crime, violence, and anti-social behaviour and increase the perception of safety in our community.

The CCTV cameras record continuously – 24 hours, 7 day a week.

Video images are transmitted from the cameras in the CBD to recording equipment housed in the Bathurst Police Station. Images are presented on a computer monitor housed in the Police Station.

The CBD CCTV Code of Practice and CBD CCTV Standard Operating Procedure detail the circumstances where the images captured by CCTV will be held and released. Generally, the images will only be released to the Police, for the purpose of legal proceedings, or where Bathurst Regional Council is required to release the images by law.

CCTV footage will be held for a maximum of 30 days. The footage will then be destroyed.

Yes. Signage will be placed throughout the area covered by CCTV to notify people that images of them may be captured by the cameras.

The CBD CCTV Code of Practice and CBD CCTV Standard Operating Procedure governs the operation of the CBD CCTV Scheme by Bathurst Regional Council. These documents have incorporated the recommendations contained in the NSW Government Policy Statement and Guidelines for the Establishment and Implementation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places. Further protection regarding an individual’s privacy is provided by the NSW Privacy Act.

Information captured by CCTV is protected by the Information Protection Principals contained in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW Privacy Act), and the Bathurst Regional Council CBD CCTV Code of Practice and CBD CCTV Standard Operating Procedure. Access to the images captured by CCTV is limited to specific authorised Council Officers. Chifley Police District will be provided with a live feed of CCTV in the Bathurst CBD, however a recording of any images that may be needed for an investigation will be required to be applied for through a formal application process.

Comments, queries or complaints may be sent in writing to:

Bathurst Regional Council
Private Mail Bag 17
BATHURST NSW 2795

Or emailed to: COUNCIL

Any enquiries in regard to the CBD CCTV scheme should be directed to Bathurst Regional Council on (02) 6333 6111.