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 […]

An office for the newly created Department of Regional NSW will be established in Dubbo, bringing up to 100 new jobs to the region and putting regional communities at the forefront of government decision making. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said this will be one of four new offices for the Department, with offices also established in Queanbeyan, Armidale and Coffs Harbour creating hundreds of jobs for regional communities. “People in regional NSW face unique challenges that vary from town to town which is why the NSW Government established the Department of regional NSW, to put our communities

Environment Minister Matt Kean and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders today officially opened Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s newest precinct the Waterhole. The Waterhole precinct, a $10.2 million project jointly funded by the NSW Government and Taronga, features an open style café with integrated animal exhibits. Guests can enjoy a meal or relax with a coffee whilst watching meerkats forage, and kids can explore a fun play area. The Waterhole, which was built by local firm David Payne Constructions is situated at the halfway point of the zoo circuit overlooking a number of herd species including blackbuck and zebra. It has

Members of the Dubbo Kart Club will be able to compete in safety thanks to funding announced by Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders today. Mr Saunders said the club has secured $7,440 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The funding will allow the club to complete safety upgrades to the track and installation of safety fencing at the Lincoln County Raceway. “The Dubbo Kart Club currently has more than 80 members, and almost half of those are regularly racing regionally as well as at a state and national level,” Mr Saunders said. “This money will be

Spectators watching the fast-paced action at Dubbo Dirt Bike Club will be able to do so in a sun-safe manner thanks to funding announced by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. The club has been allocated $13,000 through the Local Sports Grants Program, which will be put towards the construction of sun protection shelters at the Morris Park motorsport facility. “We already have one of the best racing facilities at Morris Park, and when you have that it is only natural that you will attract spectators,” Mr Saunders said. “It is vital that people are able to not only

In recent weeks I have received numerous complaints from constituents across the electorate expressing their concerns in relation to the restricted access to the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. While a lot has changed in the world as a result of COVID-19, livestock sales have been exempt from restrictions outlined in NSW Public Health Orders, except for adhering to 1.5m physical distancing. This has been the case from the outset, and has been reiterated publicly and to me by the NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall on multiple occasions. Given this is the case, and always has been, I see no reason

Less than seven months after opening its doors, the Vinnies Return and Earn Bulk Container Deposit Centre in Dubbo has processed more than seven million bottles, cans and containers for recycling. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders congratulated the team operating the Dubbo facility, as well as the local community, for reaching the impressive milestone in such a short period of time.  “It is really heartening to see how well the community has embraced the Return and Earn scheme,” Mr Saunders said. “The Vinnies bulk return point on Douglas Mawson Drive has been a huge hit since its opening