On Saturday the town celebrated that is had been 50 years since Gough Whitlam officially opened the Lachlan Vintage Village – you can watch the reel at the newly refurbished Visitor Information Centre on the site in Mary Street.
It is also very exciting as we commemorate this special event, we have launched several opportunities currently available at the site. Developers and accommodation providers are invited to review and apply to develop one of two prime sites (with Newell Highway Frontage) within the Forbes Visitor Information Centre precinct.
The two sites are for a motel/conference centre (2.31ha) and a caravan/holiday park (3.28ha). Council believes this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of accommodation in Forbes, to meet growing number of travellers visiting the area. Closing 30 June 2025.
Suitably qualified operators are also currently being invited to submit an EOI to lease the very popular Forbes Visitor Information Centre Cafe/Restaurant since the current operator has given notice. This is a very popular cafe, and we are hoping to atl
tract a skilled chef/operator to run the busy venue, possibly even seven days a week.
Finally, local producers are again invited to submit an EOI to supply and sell their local goods at the new Forbes Visitor Information Centre, located at the former Lachlan Vintage Village. See Tenders and Expressions of Interest on the Forbes Shire Council website for details about all current EOI opportunities.
NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting a business forum to help Central West business owners who have experienced or are at risk of over-floor flooding. Floodresilience experts will present simple and practical ways business owners can restore their business premises quickly after a flood. The presentation will include practical tips and advice about building materials which will help you open your doors and start trading as soon as possible after a flood. It will be held at Club Forbes, 41-45 Templar Street, from 6-8pm on Tuesday 3 June.
By Chris Roylance,
Deputy Mayor of Forbes Shire Council