The Barracks, Bathurst to get an upgrade | Western Advocate

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A renovation rescue project is breathing new life into a Heritage-listed building known as “The Barracks” near the Rocket Street railway overpass. Member for Bathurst Paul Toole has obtained NSW Government funding of $18,800 for the Bathurst Aboriginal Land Council’s “Men Off the Streets Renewal Project”. The historic Barracks building was last renovated in 2011 when it was opened as a place for short-term, emergency housing. Mr Toole said the Community Building Partnership (CBP) funding is allowing the installation of grid-connected solar power. IN NEWS AROUND BATHURST: “There are also upgrades including more energy efficient lighting while the old, dilapidated carpet has been removed and replaced as well…