The federal government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, launched in May, is a $1.8 billion scheme to support jobs and help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each council was granted an allocation and invited to submit a list of local projects for approval.

Bathurst Regional Council's share was $1,248,559 and councillors met in late July to decide how to spend it.

They were given a list of more than 30 "shovel ready" projects and asked to rank their priorities before councillors supporting a track in McPhillamy Park at the top of Mount Panorama voted to direct 60 per cent of the finding to a single project.

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Council would not reveal the list of nominated projects that missed out on funding but work on the Bridle Track has been suggested as one of the shelved options.

However, general manager David Sherley confirmed the other successful projects included lighting on the Denison Bridge, kerb and guttering in Rockley village, toilets and amenities in the Perthville Town Square, work on the Kath Knowles walkway, a canteen upgrade at Bathurst Sportsground and internal trails in the Boundary Road Reserve.

"The funding has allowed council to progress these projects that would have remained on our wish list due to budgetary constraints," Mr Sherley said.

"The projects are referred to the federal government department that oversees this program for approval. Council awaits advice on the grant."

Mr Sherley said council had begun work on the McPhillamy Park site, which will ensure the development application does not lapse as it seeks further grant funding to pay for the $4.5 million project.

"Site clearing for the go kart track project has commenced with infrastructure removed, including the former private residence, which marks a substantive commencement of the DA," he said.

"The initial funding will allow further site clearing to occur and bulk earthworks to be completed."