Mudgee & Gulgong

One of the region’s hidden gems is set to become more accessible with a grant from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced funding for a not-for-profit Crown Land trust to upgrade the eroded gravel driveway down to a camping site on the shores of Lake Windamere. “Outdoor education is not just fun for our kids, it’s a great way for them to get active, and connect with and learn about the natural world around them,” Mr Saunders said. “The Lake Windamere Under Canvas Camping ground is absolutely stunning, […]

Locals and visitors alike will soon have better access to larger historical artefacts thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced the Mudgee Historical Society has received $145,284 to construct a new display shed at the Mudgee Museum. “As Australia’s Top Tourism Town, Mudgee has so much to offer visitors, including the Mudgee Museum, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region,” Mr Saunders said. “The new shed will provide the historical society with the space to properly preserve and display their larger antique farm machinery and equipment, showcasing

Netballers from right across the Mudgee region are set to benefit from a major upgrade thanks to the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $280,000 for Mid-Western Regional Council to upgrade and refresh the courts at the Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex. “Netball is one of the most popular sports right across our region, and growing every year,” Mr Saunders said. “As a father of two daughters, I know how important it is for women and girls to have access to great sporting facilities, so they can enjoy all the

Gulgong’s sporting community will benefit from a new amenities building in Victoria Park, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has said. Mr Saunders has announced $446,599 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) for Mid-Western Regional Council to complete the project. “Victoria Park is a real hub for the Gulgong community, but it currently doesn’t have an amenities building or change rooms,” Mr Saunders said. “The construction of a new, inclusive amenities building featuring male and female change rooms – with showers and accessible toilets – as well as a referee’s change room, cleaner’s closet and a

Mudgee’s art and cultural heart will soon be full, with the Mudgee Arts Precinct (MAP) Cultural Workshops Open Day this weekend. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the opening marks the completion of the $8.1 million development of the former Cudgegong Chambers building, which was sold to Mid-Western Regional Council for just $1. “MAP has become the dedicated home of the arts in the region, providing a fantastic exhibition space, building on Mudgee’s already stellar visitor experience,” Mr Saunders said. “Now the area behind the MAP has been reimagined as a multipurpose education, conferencing and collaborative working space,

Gulgong is set to be the home of one of the world’s most significant private fossil collections thanks to a major investment from the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund (RTAF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $3 million for Mid-Western Regional Council to build the Gulgong Natural History Museum. “Gulgong is well-known for its historic charm, and this project builds on that,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will deliver a museum to house ‘Michael Durrant’s Wonderful World of Fossils Collection’, including interactive activities, a café, shop and amenities. “It will provide huge benefits for Gulgong,

The home of the Mudgee Arts Council is set to become even more user friendly, courtesy of a $25,000 grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $25,000 for Mudgee Arts Council to purchase vital equipment for the Kildallon Education Centre. “Kildallon has really been embraced by the Mudgee community, with over 300 community members using the space each month within the first six months of it opening,” Mr Saunders said. “Thanks to this government’s close collaboration with the Mid-Western Regional Council, groups like University of the Third Age, Mudgee Concert Band, Mudgee Performing

A program aimed at inspiring the next generation of space explorers is coming to the Mudgee region this year, thanks to a major investment by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $750,000 for the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation to host a series of four-day Aerospace Camps across regional NSW in 2023 and 2024, including one in Mudgee. It builds on the Space for a Day program which was held in Mudgee this week. “Space has captivated us for thousands of years, and we’re determined to make sure regional NSW plays a role

Planning rules have been updated to better protect local character and support the future growth of Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) was updated last year to protect regional cities from encroaching renewable energy projects. “Given the increasing number of these projects, we updated planning rules to better protect our regional cities and population from incompatible development, and safeguard vital land needed to help them grow and prosper,” Mr Saunders said. “In recognition of its forecast growth and importance as a tourism and social infrastructure hub, Mudgee has now been added