2026年,在联邦资助下,Bathurst理事会开始建造Ngurang艺术居住区,在Chifley大坝建立了表演艺术设施。 Bathurst Council begins Ngurang Arts Residency construction in 2026 with federal funding, creating a performing arts facility at Chifley Dam.

在巴瑟斯特地区理事会获得420万美元的联邦资金并在1月批准该项目后,Ngurang艺术居住区(原BARN)的建造工作定于2026年初至中开始。 Construction of the Ngurang Arts Residency, formerly BARN, is set to begin in early to mid-2026 after Bathurst Regional Council secured $4.2 million in federal funding and approved the project in January. 理事会选定Hines建筑工程进行为期12周的早期承包商参与阶段,其中包括场地准备和道路进出工作。 The council selected Hines Constructions for a 12-week early contractor involvement phase, which will include site prep and access road work. 预计到2026年4月将有一个最后的施工承包商,工地工程可能从4月下旬开始。 A final construction contractor is expected by April 2026, with site work potentially starting in late April. 如果按计划进行,为期12个月的项目将创造大约20个就业机会,并在Chifley Dam提供表演艺术设施,提供马戏团、舞蹈、音乐和社区使用的空间。 If on schedule, the 12-month project will create around 20 jobs and deliver a performing arts facility at Chifley Dam with spaces for circus, dance, music, and community use. 该愿景可追溯到2009年,并于2017年正式确立。 The vision dates back to 2009 and was formalized in 2017.