Bathurst RSL Sub Branch yet to make a call on Anzac Day march

The Anzac Day march traditionally leaves the Bathurst RSL Club, making its way up Russell Street before finishing at the Carillion at King's Parade.

Under current health advice, it is permissible for RSL NSW sub branches to organise a controlled outdoor event on Anzac Day, however, Bathurst RSL Sub Branch president David Mills said the sub branch will have to decide whether it is logistically possible to organise a controlled march.

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"That's a directive that has come from RSL NSW in conjunction with the NSW Government," he said.

"What we're basically doing at the moment is planning for a revised Anzac Day and we will amend that when COVID-19 restrictions are adjusted."

Mr Mills said the sub branch will have to adjust plans for Anzac Day, pending any changes to coronavirus-related restrictions.

"It will happen but the format will be adjusted as we go," he said.

"If we are restricted by numbers, obviously there'll be some adjustments but we're planning some sort of service for the usual services that the RSL conducts."

The initiative for local residents to conduct their own private commemoration by their mailbox at dawn on Anzac Day will continue.

"That is one thing that is definite. That's going to become a norm. We will have a 6am stand by your letterbox," Mr Mills said.

This year's march through the Sydney CBD will proceed after it was given the greenlight on Thursday.

To ensure the health and safety of veterans, particularly from the Second World War, the Sydney CBD's march will be limited to 500 participants, with RSL NSW to conduct a ballot for veterans wanting to participate.

Current NSW Government guidelines for communities outside of Greater Sydney allow up to 3000 people at an event if assigned a seating area and up to 5000 people can attend if they are assigned to a specific seat.