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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has urged NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson to support two important water security projects identified as part of the Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy. Mr Saunders said the development of Ulmarrah Dam at Dixons Long Point has enormous potential, as does a plan to use some of the flood mitigation storage in Burrendong Dam for water supply. “I’ve spoken a number of times to the Alliance of Western Councils about increasing the usable water supply capacity at Burrendong Dam from the current 100 per cent up to 120 per cent,” Mr Saunders said. “Burrendong …

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Local sporting clubs and associations across the Dubbo electorate are being encouraged toapply for funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate, Dugald Saunders said they could receive a share in$50,000 to increase participation, host events, improve access or enhance their facilities. “Applications are officially open, and I would encourage clubs and associations of all sizesand across all sporting codes to come forward,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether it be football, netball, basketball, or swimming, we know how vital grassroots sportis to our community. “It’s not just important to living a fit and healthy lifestyle, …

LOCAL SPORTING GRANTS KICK OFF IN THE DUBBO
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Crown Land Managers across the Dubbo electorate are now able to apply for their share of $16 million in funding to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for community use. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said applications for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are officially open until November 17. “This funding is essential to help us look after these facilities on behalf of the government, and I would strongly encourage eligible organisations to come forward,” Mr Saunders said. “There is $14 million worth of grants and $2 million in loans on offer, which could go a long way …

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The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their creativity flow by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme My Dream Christmas Holiday. The winning entry will take pride of place on Mr Saunders’ Christmas card which will be delivered to thousands of households across the region. The card will also be delivered to hundreds of people and organisations across NSW. “This year I would love to see where and how kids would spend their Christmas if they could …

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging community groups across the region to apply for the next round of the Community Building Partnerships program, which opens on Monday, October 2. The program secures investment for local infrastructure projects that aim to deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while promoting community participation and inclusion.   Since its inception, almost $400 million has been put towards more than 18,000 projects across NSW. Some of the successful local projects in the last round included a mobile interactive smartboard for U3A, a patient transport vehicle for the Cancer Council, a blanket and heat …

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The NSW Labor Government is lying to Regional communities when it comes to fixing roads, claiming it will outlay seven times the amount of funding than what it actually has allocated in the budget for the next four years. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison has contradicted the budget papers on numerous occasions in the past couple of days, including on the floor of Parliament. Page 1-5 of Budget Paper No.3: Infrastructure Statement clearly states: “$46.6 million over four years for the Regional Roads Fund (as part of a total $334.0 million investment).” In Question Time yesterday Ms …

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Nationals leader Dugald Saunders has slammed the Premier for failing to rule out a legislation change to the Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund that would see the remaining allocation ripped away from regional NSW. The $4.2 billion kitty was created after the State sold its stake in the project to the Commonwealth, with every cent committed to improving infrastructure in the bush. Mr Saunders said the fund was announced by the former Liberal and Nationals Government to support better water security, digital connectivity, road and rail, freight links and the establishment of Special Activation Precincts. “The Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund Act …

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Regional communities across NSW are suffering from a double shortage blow. It’s a catch twenty-two between needing more workers across the board and needing more accommodation to house them. Whichever way you look at it, one problem cannot be fixed without solving the other, especially when housing in regional areas is becoming both unaffordable and unavailable to those on medium to low incomes. Modular housing is one of my big ticket items as NSW Nationals Leader, and it is one of the main solutions we need to look at to stem the regional housing shortage.     It provides a real opportunity …

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