What's News 25 October
Published on 25 October 2024
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.
Bathurst Traffic Model – Update
The Bathurst Traffic Model was developed for the Bathurst region in 2019 to guide the road network planning process. The transport model is a powerful tool for informing the planning and decision-making process, understanding the potential future pinch points and comparing the impact of different infrastructure and land release scenarios.
The Bathurst Traffic Model is being updated with additional counts to be undertaken on 30th and/or 31st October. Traffic counters will be set up from the beginning of the week commencing 28 October.
The update to the Bathurst Traffic Model will enable the predicted growth of an additional 12,690 persons by 2041 to be modelled (NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure population projections).
Council’s contribution towards the cost of updating the Bathurst Traffic Model has been funded from a grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
For further information please contact Council’s Strategic Planning section on 63 336 211.
Fright at the Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
On the eve of the spookiest night of the year, there is a murder in the building. Whodunnit? Save the date and get your spooky costume ready for Halloween in the museum. Fright at the Museum is going to be so much fun. Can you solve the mystery?
Wednesday, 30 October 2024. Visit anytime from 6-9pm.
Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum, 224 Howick St, Bathurst.
For more information, contact the museum on 02 6338 2860.
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.
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 today, 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
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 this 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 10am 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 this Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October for Pet-oween. Come and see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.