What's News 19 July 2024

Published on 19 July 2024

Flood study update

Bathurst Regional Council is inviting the community to share their experiences, stories and views about flooding and past storm events as part of the Bathurst flood study update.

Council has received financial support under the NSW Floodplain Management Program to undertake a flood study for Bathurst.

Council is holding two information sessions to let the community know about the flood study update and the broader flood risk management process.

The sessions will be held on Monday 29 July at 2pm and 6pm at BMEC Bathurst

To attend RSVP to: sue.miller@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6100.

More information on the flood study can be found at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/bathurst-flood-study-update

Community tree planting days 

A community tree planting day will be held on and Sunday 28 July, starting at 10am, long the banks of the Macquarie Wambuul River.

Lend a hand by planting native trees, shrubs and grasses that once mature will provide important habitat for local wildlife and improve the health of this much loved and important waterway.  After the planting activities, Bathurst Regional Council will host a free BBQ lunch for all participants. 

For more information phone 0407 256 791 or (02) 6333 6100. 

Windradyne 1100 Subdivision

Ideally located in the picturesque western gateway to Bathurst, Council is pleased to release the Windy 1100 subdivision (stage 1) consisting of 72 single service lots.

These lots are situated on the western side of the city in close proximity to amenities such as Westpoint shopping centre (1.5km) and schools including West Bathurst (2.9km), Assumption School (3.7km) and Bathurst High (4.2km).

For more information and to apply  www.windy1100.com.au

Have your say in Bathurst’s new Destination Management Plan

Bathurst Regional Council is commencing public consultation on a new Destination Management Plan. The Plan will provide a five-year strategic guide to make planning, capacity building, marketing, and financial decisions about tourism in the region and to build upon the achievements of recent years.

Community consultation runs through until Sunday 21 July 2024 and Council encourages all interested stakeholders to provide feedback by joining a face-to-face or online forum, completing the online survey, or emailing or calling the project team.

For more information on how you can be involved, visit www.yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 147 611

2024 Bathurst Careers Expo

The annual Bathurst Careers Expo provides the chance for job-seekers and school-leavers to explore their career prospects with over 80 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.

When: Wednesday 31 July 2024

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: Charles Sturt University Gymnasium

Interested in being an exhibitor? Register here https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/2024-bathurst-careers-expo

Pillars of Bathurst

2024 nominations are now open for the Pillars of Bathurst project which recognises people who have played an important part in the development of our community.

Information is available on the Bathurst Library website and submissions close 31 August 2024. For more information: https://library.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Research-History/Pillars-of-Bathurst

Tech help at the Library

Are you struggling with technology? Book in with a youngster tutor for a 30-minute one-on-one tech session at the library.

Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm.

https://library.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Services/Technology-help

Media contact: Lilli Reid  Digital Communications Officer

P: 02 6333 6592  

E: Lilli.Reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au