Dubbo

A world-class showing at the Women’s NSW Open Championship has yet again proven the region’s ability to host global sporting events and highlighted the value of NSW Government funding to upgrade the fairway and facilities at the Dubbo Golf Club. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro today for the final day of play of the 72-hole tournament, which attracted some of the world’s best female professional and amateur golf players. Mr Saunders said improving local sporting facilities makes a big difference to regional NSW communities, citing the $1.3 […]

Members of the community are encouraged to attend an information session this week about plans to replace the century-old timber Rawsonville Bridge, west of Dubbo. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government was providing $700,000 to investigate options for replacing the timber truss bridge to provide a safer and more efficient river crossing for users. “The NSW Government has listened to the local community, which is why the Rawsonville Bridge will be replaced, rather than repaired,” Mr Saunders said. “During community consultation, the majority of the feedback was in support of replacing the century old structure, as closing

The new high-level crossing of the Macquarie River at River Street will deliver improved safety, better access and keep communities connected during flood events, with the Submissions Report and refined design now released. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said there had been a number of changes to the design following community consultation to ensure the project responded to the needs of the local community. “After carefully considering and responding to every one of the 310 submissions from the community consultation on the New Dubbo Bridge project, we have refined the design,” Mr Saunders said. “We’ve increased the speed limit, introduced

One of the rising stars of the golf world will get the chance to shine on the international stage, after it was announced that 14-year-old Dubbo junior Ella Murray will take her place in the field for the 2020 Worrells NSW Womens Open at Dubbo Golf Club. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Dubbo Golf Club captain Debbie Murray, ladies president Maureen Dempsey, club president Niall McNicol and general manager Rod Archer for the announcement, which comes five weeks out from the February 27-March 1 tournament. “Ella is a phenomenal golfer and to have her involved in

Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders today announced two community organisations have received funding to deliver multicultural events in 2020, thanks to the NSW Government’s Celebrating Diversity Events grant program. The NSW Central West Muslims Association is receiving $4,000.00 for its Eid Festival to help mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The Festival has run for the past two years, with increasing community support, and Mr Saunders said he was happy to provide financial support so it could continue next year. “The celebration of Eid is a great opportunity for people to get to

Community feedback has shaped a new design for the intersection of Baird Street and the Newell Highway in Dubbo. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the changes to the design demonstrate the NSW Government’s commitment to working with the community to ensure road upgrades meet local needs. “The NSW Government is committed to delivering road projects that support local economies and keep friends and families connected,” Mr Saunders said. “Earlier this year Transport for NSW went out for community consultation on a concept design for the Newell Highway and Mitchell Highway intersection upgrade. “As part of this consultation, feedback was