Dubbo

While work continues on new perimeter fencing at Dubbo Showground, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced a further $544,790 for upgrade work at the complex under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Mr Saunders said Dubbo Showground will get upgrades to improve its facilities and infrastructure while supporting local workers. “Our local showgrounds are multi-use community hubs so it’s terrific to see this further investment in infrastructure upgrades to keep them safe and functional for future generations,” Mr Saunders said. “Showgrounds provide facilities for agricultural shows and a wide range of community groups, and it is great

The quality of lighting and tennis courts at Toongi Recreation Reserve will be upgraded thanks to funding secured by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Mr Saunders visited to reserve recently to announce $61,200 from the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund has been allocated to the trust that oversees the complex. “For smaller locations like Toongi this reserve and the facilities attached to it are something of a meeting point for residents, and it is where they come together as a community,” Mr Saunders said. “The trust members do a great job of looking after the facilities but it is

New stabling at Dubbo Turf Club will allow the club to grow its reputation as one of the major clubs in regional NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined the club’s general manager Vince Gordon and president Chris Davis on Tuesday to officially open the new 20-box complex. The facility has been constructed at the eastern end of the existing stabling, and was funded by $318,000 of COVID-19 stimulus funding. “Racing was one of the sports that was able to keep going through the absolute worst of the pandemic, and that is because of the strict biosecurity protocols

One of Dubbo’s most iconic buildings will undergo remedial work, thanks to funding provided by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Tuesday that $193,820 has been allocated to Dubbo Regional Council to repair roofing and damaged eaves at Old Dubbo Gaol as part of the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF). “Old Dubbo Gaol is not only a wonderful tourist attraction for the region, it is also a state heritage listed building,” Mr Saunders said. “Staff at the council have come up with some plans to maintain some damaged infrastructure but it’s important that the

It’s hard to believe that it is almost 12 months since Dubbo Golf Club hosted the 2020 NSW Women’s Open. The world was a much different place in late February of last year, and when we had more than 150 players from all around the world visiting our region none of us knew what was on the way. I look back with very fond memories of joining with Deputy Premier John Barilaro to present Sweden’s Julia Engstrom with the NSW Womens Open trophy, surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and spectators who had flocked to the 18th green to watch the