Dredging in Bathurst Basin
The vessel ‘Intervention’ was in Bathurst Basin to survey the basin bottom and to dredge shallow areas.
World record at Torque
Tom Luke (Torque Training director) set a world record distance in his 24-hour Ski Erg event in aid of Lexi Robins and the Friends of FOP Charity to raise awareness and funding.
City & Country signs remain
City and Country are seeking renewed planning permission to keep the advertising boards on the corner plot of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street.
Cumberland Road Bus Gate operational
The unwelcome Bus Gate on Cumberland Road is now operational and a camera has been installed to identify unauthorized vehicles that pass through the gate.
Railway Cutting development
Letters to Barossa Place residents from Hugh Pratt’s solicitors suggest that he has not given up on unwelcome plans for the railway cutting along Guinea Street,
Car recovered from harbour
Blue Peugeot vehicle recovered after accidentally entering the Floating Harbour close to Bathurst Basin.
Gaol Ferry Bridge and Chocolate Path re-open
Gaol Ferry Bridge and Chocolate Path were both re-opened on Friday 8th September, the former celebrated by hundreds of people in party mood.
Graffiti promptly removed
A quick response by the City Council removes unwelcome graffiti on Bathurst Parade planters.
Kennet and Avon Canal Race 2023
The finish of the 2023 Kennet and Avon Canal Race was again hosted by the John Sebastian in Bathurst Basin. Completed this year in just over 24 hours.
State of Commercial Road
We have two concerns about the state of Commercial Road: its gullies and drainage pipes need repair and the road surface along Bathurst Bridge has become a hazard for cyclists.