What's News 1 November 2024

Published on 01 November 2024

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Havannah St Road Closure 

As part of Council’s Resurfacing Program, road works will be taking place on Havannah St, between Rocket St and Brilliant St, from the week commencing 11 November.  

The work is set to take approximately 1-2 weeks, weather permitting.  

While this work is underway, the road will be temporarily closed with access strictly to residents only. The site will be under daily traffic control from 6:30am to 3:00pm. 

For any queries, please contact Councils’ Department of Engineering Services on 6333 6100. 

Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan 

The Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) for the Central West & Orana will be released at the end of 2025. The NSW Government is focused on capturing what makes our region unique and ensuring our transport infrastructure supports every residents’ way of life. They're seeking community feedback on how they can best plan for the future of transport across the region.  

For more information and to provide your feedback, please visit: 

Share your thoughts by 31 December 2024. 

Mitchell Highway Upgrades, Vittoria West 

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is carrying out important safety work on the Mitchell Highway in preparation for the Vittoria West safety upgrade project. 

From Monday 4 November, TfNSW and their appointed contractor will be removing some non-native trees, shrubs and weeds along the road corridor to allow for future widening work. They will also be carrying out fencing and culvert improvement work. The project is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting, and will take place at Vittoria, near Gardiners Road on the Mitchell Highway, approximately 22km west of Bathurst.  

Work will take place between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.  

Traffic impacts: 

For the safety of workers and motorists, several traffic changes will be in place during the work, including: 

• single lane closures 

• traffic control 

• reduced speed limit to 40 km/h 

• intermittent stopping 

All road users are advised to follow the directions of signs and traffic control and slow down on approach. Resident and business access will be maintained during this work. 

For the latest traffic updates, call 132 701, or visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App. 

Rural Cemetery Reforms 

Council is seeking community feedback on the recent NSW Government’s Cemetery Reform that has impacted its ability to provide new burial opportunities within the region’s active rural cemeteries. 

At its Ordinary Meeting held 16 October 2024, Council resolved in part to temporarily suspend further reservations to the region’s six active rural cemeteries until it determined an outcome following public consultation, and to commence consultation with village groups concerning the possible closure of selected rural cemeteries within the Bathurst Region for future reservations. 

Council is seeking comment from residents within the rural community on this important issue. 

Submissions can be submitted via the feedback on YourSay Bathurst or can be sent to The General Manager, Bathurst Regional Council, PMB 17, Bathurst NSW 2795, or council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au. 

Submissions will be received up until 10am Tuesday, 3 December 2024 

Supercheap Auto Bathurst International - ‘Circuit to City’ 

The final Supercheap Auto Bathurst International is taking place from 8-10 November. The off-track component, ‘Circuit to City,’ will feature as part of this event on 7 November from 4-5:30pm along Kings Parade.  

Cars competing at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst International will be driven from Mount Panorama to Russell Street and be on show in the city for the public to enjoy. Driver signings will take place around the cars. 

The following closures and changes to traffic conditions will be in place for the event.  

  • No parking on Russell Street between George Street and William Street from 3pm Wednesday 6 November.  

  • Closure of Russell Street between George Street and William Street from 12noon to 9pm Thursday 7 November.  

  • Temporary relocation of the Russell Street taxi zone and disabled parking to the existing taxi zone and disabled parking on Church Street. 

Free Workshop for Learner Driver Supervisors 

Transport for NSW is holding a free workshop from 6-7:30pm on Thursday 14 November for parents and supervisors of learner drivers. 

The workshop will offer practical advice about current driving rules and requirements for L and P platers, how learners benefit from supervised on-road driving and how you can help make learning to drive a safe and positive experience.  

Asset Survey 

Council has commissioned Micromex to undertake a survey about Council’s assets, its roads, bridges, footpaths and cycleways, buildings, stormwater, and parks and reserves. 

Council wants to understand your thoughts on how these assets should be looked after now and into the future. Your input will be used to assist Council in managing the demands on Council’s budget to deliver and maintain the diverse range of assets to our community. Council is seeking the views of the community to determine what is an appropriate level or standard to maintain our assets, and what are your priorities for the provision of assets (new and existing). We want to know what assets are important to you, and the condition these assets need to be in to meet your needs. 

For more information and to provide your feedback, please visit: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/asset-survey  

Submissions close 4pm, Tuesday 5 November 2024. 

Upcoming Village Meetings 

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. 

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. 

 

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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