Dubbo

Over $1 Million Dollar Boost for Wellingtons Sport Facilities

Dubbo, Wellington / March 10, 2023

FUNDING BOOST TO KICKSTART PIONEER PARK Users of Wellington’s Pioneer Park will benefit from a share of $36 million to get community sport back on the field after the impacts of recent floods.Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced funding from the Essential Community Sport Assets Program, with Dubbo Regional Council receiving $589,117 for upgrades to Pioneer Park, and the Wellington Warriors Football Club granted $26,250 for equipment repairs and replacement.“We all saw the devastating impact of the floods on our local communities last year,” Mr Saunders said.“Wellington Warriors suffered catastrophic loss and damage to equipment in …

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Boost For Seniors Lifelong Learning

Dubbo / March 10, 2023

Local seniors will be able to broaden their horizons even further, with the support of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $16,000 for the University of the Third Age – Dubbo branch to purchase a mobile interactive smartboard for their classrooms at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC). “Our seniors have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many are still active either learning or teaching others through organisations like U3A,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will really expand the scope of topics …

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Boost for Seniors to Enjoy Their Retirement

Dubbo / March 10, 2023

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $16,871 for RSL LifeCare to purchase a four-person personal transport vehicle for the community. “The residents have given so much to our community throughout their lives, and now in retirement many still contribute whether it’s through caring for grandchildren or volunteering,” Mr Saunders said. “Regardless of how they choose to spend their retirement, it’s vital they are given every opportunity to benefit from the recreational and social activities a place like Horizons has to offer. “This funding will give all residents, but especially those who are less mobile or more …

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STRONGER TOGETHER FOR HOLI

Dubbo / March 3, 2023

Members of the multicultural community will come together to share their culture thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Events Grants program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $5,000 for ORISCON to host Holi, a multi-cultural festival, in partnership with Dubbo Regional Council and the Dubbo Nepalese Community. “Holi is a colourful festival that celebrates spring, love and new life, with dancing, singing, and throwing powder paint,” Mr Saunders said. “The Festival of Colours is a chance for us all to appreciate the wonderful diversity of our local area, and especially the many …

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Construction Begins on the New Dubbo Bridge

Dubbo, Wellington / March 3, 2023

Major work is now underway to lay the foundations for the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River in Dubbo. The Australian and New South Wales governments have jointly funded the New Dubbo Bridge project, which forms part of more than $1 billion in upgrades along the Newell Highway. It will improve traffic efficiency, reduce congestion for locals, visitors and the freight industry, and improve access across the Macquarie River floodplain during extreme weather events. Early works on the project started in August 2022 with the Brisbane Street and Darling Street intersection works now nearing completion. The New Dubbo Bridge …

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Big Investment in Key Road For Dubbo LGA

Dubbo, Wellington / March 3, 2023

Freight operators and motorists can look forward to safer and more efficient journeys with the Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program. Mr Saunders said Dubbo Regional Council has secured over $1.74 million as part of its plans to upgrade Saxa Road. “This is part of a massive upgrade to meet the standard requirements for this critical freight route in the Dubbo LGA, to improve connectivity and road access for heavy vehicles and local users,” Mr Saunders said. “I’m very happy to see Saxa Road receive vitally important …

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Children in West Dubbo to Benefit from Improved Early Childhood Services

Dubbo / March 3, 2023

The littlest learners in West Dubbo are set to benefit from new and improved facilities and support programs at early childhood education and care services thanks to a funding boost from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced Dubbo West Preschool Incorporated has been successful in securing a $15,000 grant to improve facilities, including purchasing new smart boards for their classrooms. “It’s fantastic that, thanks to the NSW Government, these vital early childhood services in Dubbo have benefitted from government funding,” Mr Saunders said. “These new smart boards will not only benefit …

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Local families first to benefit from universal pre-Kindergarten in NSW

Dubbo, Wellington / February 23, 2023

Families in Wellington and West Dubbo will be among the first to access the NSW Government’s landmark universal pre-Kindergarten reform. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the services at Dubbo West Public School and Wellington Public School will be among the first 71 early childhood services from across NSW to begin participating in the first stage from next month. “Local families will be among the first to benefit from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s historic investment in early childhood education,” Mr Saunders said. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the first stage will ensure a smooth state-wide roll-out. “This first …

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Grants to empower local women

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie / February 23, 2023

A workshop aimed at connecting and empowering rural women will be one of the highlights during the upcoming NSW Women’s Week, according to Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Watershed Landcare has secured $4896 from the NSW Government’s Women’s Week Grants to deliver a series of practical workshops from firefighting to fencing on Saturday, 11 March. “NSW Women’s Week is all about bringing women together to celebrate and inspire each other,” Mr Saunders said. “This grant will give women from some traditionally male-dominated industries the chance to build their confidence by learning some practical new skills and build connections …

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Supporting safety at the Dubbo Dirt Bike Club

Dubbo / February 23, 2023

Participants, officials and spectators can have peace of mind at the Dubbo Dirt Bikes with the NSW Government backing in safety upgrades at the Morris Park Speedway. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $2470 from the Local Sports Defibrillator Program for the club to purchase an automated external defibrillator for the complex. “Race days at Morris Park can see everyone from four-year-olds right up to people in their 60s racing around the speedway!” Mr Saunders said. “Early defibrillation can be the difference between life and death in the case of a cardiac arrest, and this funding …

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