Dubbo

Dubbo junior and senior AFL teams will have an easier time keeping score with a much-needed upgrade now possible thanks to the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $22,000 for the Dubbo Junior Australian Rules Football Club to purchase and install a new LED scoreboard at South Dubbo Oval. “The current scoreboard is quite dilapidated and poses a safety risk for club volunteers – as well as the kids who are drawn to climb on it,” Mr Saunders said. “After 40 years of AFL in Dubbo, the Demons’ home ground is getting a much-needed revamp

Construction is complete on a new $2.22 million social housing renewal project in Dubbo, thanks to a partnership between TAFE NSW and the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC). Through the partnership, local pre-apprenticeship construction students from TAFE NSW Dubbo worked alongside tradespeople and TAFE supervisors to build eight new social housing apartments at Short Street, close to the CBD. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the project generated a valuable economic boost to the region, and practical training for pre-apprentices. “This investment came just at the right time for our community, providing jobs to established and up-and-coming

Students at Dubbo’s TAFE NSW campus will benefit from a $719,000 investment in the latest commercial cookery equipment, virtually enabled teaching and learning spaces, and new classroom devices. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the investment is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to increase access to face-to-face and hands-on learning, as well as provide flexible and engaging virtual study options, coupled with better classroom technology. “More than $200,000 has been used to purchase state-of-the-art cookery equipment that supports enhanced training in simulated and hands-on scenarios, including two commercial Combi-Steam ovens, an ice machine, three refrigeration compressors and

Audiences and ratepayers alike are set to benefit from a lighting upgrade at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $56,000 for Dubbo Regional Council to replace the theatre’s inefficient, hard-to-source halogen house lights with LED globes. “The halogen globes consume a lot of energy, and every time they blow it costs a lot of time and money to replace them,” Mr Saunders said. “Not only will the new LEDs save the ratepayers money, they’re also a lot better for the environment. “Now that we can return to the theatre,

Dubbo’s Morris Park Motorsport precinct will be able to attract more high quality meetings thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced the Dubbo City Speedway Club has received $55,000 for new infrastructure from the Community Building Partnerships program. “The funding will be used to construct a control tower, office and clubroom to benefit all users of the precinct,” Mr Saunders said. “These upgrades will increase the club’s opportunities to host high quality meetings, which in turn, brings visitors to Dubbo, providing a welcome boost to the economy. “The new facilities will also

Murdi Paaki Regional Rugby League Council has received significant funding from the NSW Government, to support the continued delivery of vital sports competitions and community support services to regions in the Far West. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Sam Farraway said $450,000 will ensure communities can continue to take part in regional competitions. “This funding is really important for the Murdi Paaki Regional Rugby League Council, which supports the Barwon Darling Rugby League, the Outback Rugby League and League Tag competitions across the Far West,” Mr Farraway said. “Without it, the competitions simply can’t exist, and that has other

The grandstand at Dubbo’s Victoria Park No. 1 Oval will receive a much needed refurbishment, with $100,000 provided through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the re-vamp will make a noticeable difference. “The grandstand is one of the lovely features at Vic Park No.1, but there’s no doubt it’s seen better days, and needs some time and effort put into it to help increase its safety, comfort, and useability,” Mr Saunders said. “The project will include the replacement of the flooring in some areas, along with painting and the installation of

Netballers in Dubbo and across the region will have access to State competition standard courts, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $500,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund to upgrade the playing surfaces of seven hard courts at the Nita McGrath Netball complex. “This is a really important project for the hundreds of junior and senior players who flock to the courts every Saturday during winter,” Mr Saunders said. “These upgrades will meet the Netball NSW standards for competition, and remove the current ponding and cracking problems on our older