Author name: Dugald Saunders

Resources For Regions funding welcomed

Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed funding that will be provided to the Mid-Western and Narromine local government areas through the Resources for Regions Program. Mid-Western Regional Council will receive $2,608,069 from the fund while Narromine’s allocation is $1,675,604. The program has been established for local towns and communities embedded within the mining industry, and is worth a total of $50 million across 24 local government areas (LGAs) across the state. “This funding will give both Mid-Western Regional Council and Narromine Shire Council additional funds to complete projects that are of benefit to their respective communities,” Mr […]

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Road projects to benefit from state and federal funding

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed news that the NSW Government has partnered with the Federal Government to fast-track work on roads in the region. Mr Saunders joined with Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, on Thursday to announce the expansion of the Fixing Local Roads Program. The program will see a total of $500 million spent by the NSW Government, with this round of $191 million complemented by $191 million worth of Federal funding. This round sees the Mid-Western Regional Council receive $5,299,700 to complete the sealing of Aarons Road, along with a series of projects

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Boost for domestic violence support services

All regions /

Domestic violence victim-survivors across the Dubbo electorate will have more vital help available during the COVID-19 pandemic, with four local services receiving more funding as part of the NSW and Federal Governments’ recent $21 million investment. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said specialist support services will receive a funding boost of more than $320,000 for: Dubbo Homelessness and Housing Support Service Mid-Western Homelessness and Housing Support Service Staying Home Leaving Violence Dubbo; and Dubbo Emergency Accommodation Project. “The pandemic has caused unprecedented stress on families, and as such has increased the potential for domestic abuse in homes, so

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Funding to support ORISCON during COVID-19

Dubbo /

Dubbo-based multicultural organisation Orana Residents of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage (ORISCON) will benefit from a grant funded through a COVID-19 community support program aimed at providing immediate assistance for basic necessities like food, transport and language support for vulnerable people. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said he is delighted ORISCON will receive $5,000 to help them prioritise immediate community care support. The funding comes from as part of a program that will provide $500,000 in total to groups across the state. “ORISCON are a very community-based group that has integrated well into the Dubbo region,” Mr Saunders said. “We

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Real-time tracking for Dubbo buses

Dubbo /

Dubbo will be one of the first regional centres in the State where customers can track the arrival of their bus and get an indication of available seating in real time. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Transport for NSW has partnered with CONSAT Telematics, a global leader in public transport telematics solutions, to deliver the vehicle tracking and automatic passenger counting technology in collaboration with regional bus operators. “It’s great to see the NSW Government delivering on its commitment to provide quality services and infrastructure to growing regional communities like Dubbo,” Mr Saunders said. “This new tracking

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Dubbo business to clear way for Regional Rail Maintenance Facility

Dubbo /

The NSW Government’s Regional Rail Project is delivering on its promise to create regional jobs and stimulate the economy, with the first major contract for work on the new Regional Rail Maintenance Facility awarded to a Dubbo-based business. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders was joined by Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole on Tuesday to announce that MAAS Civil will be responsible for bulk earthworks ahead of the start of major construction later this year. Mr Saunders welcomed the news that a local business has been awarded one of the first major contracts for work, reaffirming his desire

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More upgrades for local showgrounds

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced $387,000 in further improvement works to local showgrounds as part of a NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package. Mr Saunders said Dubbo and Mudgee showgrounds have been approved for upgrade work to improve the safety, use and condition of their infrastructure and support jobs in the local economy. “Our showgrounds play an important role at the heart of our communities so I welcome this further investment by the NSW Government,” Mr Saunders said. “This latest work follows the announcement last month of $167,326 in improvement works to Trangie, Mudgee and Gulgong showgrounds.

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100 jobs for Dubbo and the Renewable Energy Zone

From my Desk /

What a week it has been for the Dubbo Electorate! Last week I was very proud to announce that Dubbo would be home to a branch of the newly formed Department of Regional NSW, with up to 100 new jobs heading our way! This reaffirms what we already know – Dubbo is the capital of western NSW! We know that government jobs are a great way of supporting industry, and strengthening and diversifying regional economies. Not only is this a huge win for Dubbo, it’s also a great result for the rest of western NSW, with more decisions to be

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Fuelcheck app helps motorists find cheapest petrol

All regions /

Motorists in our region are saving up to $500 a year on the cost of fuel by joining the one million people in NSW who have now downloaded the NSW Government’s free FuelCheck app. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the app provides motorists with real-time information on petrol prices for all fuel types and service stations across NSW. “We know that every dollar counts at the moment – which is why every driver should have the FuelCheck app downloaded to their smart phone,” Mr Saunders said. “The app stops the guessing game by giving motorists real-time prices

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Funding for two of our unique tourist offerings

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed news that two of the region’s main tourism offerings have received funding through the 2020 Regional Event Fund. The Dubbo Stampede and Flavours of Mudgee Festival will each receive $20,000 worth of Flagship Event funding, which will help the events recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our region is one of the premier tourism destinations in New South Wales so I am really pleased that two of our really unique events are receiving funding,” Mr Saunders said. “We really do have something to offer everyone when it comes to

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