The Australian Broadcasting Authority has decided to make channel capacity available for new and improved radio services in the Bathurst area of central western NSW.

Acting ABA chief, Lyn Maddock, says the Authority has made extra channels available to improve the reception of 2BS at Sofala (90.1 MHz), Burraga (88.1) and Blayney (89.3) and for an additional ABC service in Bathurst City.

“This follows requests from Bathurst Broadcasters to improve reception in the Bathurst region. Bathurst Broadcasters identified these areas for the purpose of the Commercial Radio Blackspots’ Program.

“The ABA has also made channel capacity available for a future national radio service in Bathurst City on 98.3 MHz.

“This proposal will provide Bathurst City with the full suite of ABC radio services, in line with the Government’s commitment to reserve channel capacity for future provision of all ABC radio services to communities or regional transmission areas with a population of 10 000 or more.”

The above decisions are contained in the variation to the Bathurst radio licence area plan, which is available on the link below or by calling 1 800 810 241.