Mudgee & Gulgong

Improved facilities at the Gulgong Pony Club and Polocrosse Grounds are one step closer thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $110,011 to begin work on a long-awaited clubhouse for the three user groups: Gulgong Polocrosse, the Gulgong Pony Club, and Working Equitation. “These grounds have tremendous horse facilities, but for years the humans have made do with demountables, and second-hand toilets from 1946 in old-shipping containers – all of it well past its use-by date,” Mr Saunders said. “Their dream is to build a […]

Some of Mudgee’s littlest learners will be safer as they play thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mudgee Community Preschool has received $9094 to replace fencing and gates at the South Mudgee centre. “Playing is one of the most important ways our kids learn, not to mention the physical benefits, but they need to be able to do it safety,” Mr Saunders said. “This grant will allow Mudgee Community Preschool to install higher fencing and gates around the playground, and actually make it more accessible for children

Basketballers in Mudgee will enjoy an improved and safer playing surface thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said PCYC Mudgee has received $178,174 to completely replace the court floor, and install retractable basketball hoops and backboards. “PCYC Mudgee offers the only community-accessible indoor sports courts in the region, but the facility and fixtures are ageing,” Mr Saunders said. “This upgrade will not only benefit Mudgee Basketball, it will also encourage greater participation in the valuable programs PCYC runs for youth in the region. “As a government it’s

Seniors in the Mid-Western Region will have even more reason to celebrate during the 2022 Seniors Festival with Mid-Western Regional Council winning a share of $200,000 in NSW Government funding to host a community event. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the council has received $716 to help run two events at Club Mudgee during Seniors Week in 2022. “Our seniors play a vital role in our community as volunteers, carers and grandparents and we want to recognise and reward their contribution with activities tailored to their interests,” Mr Saunders said. “The Mudgee Seniors Week Lunch will include

The NSW Government’s commitment to deliver more and better quality social housing across the state continues, with Mudgee set to receive new homes by the end of 2022. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Government has reached an agreement with local community housing provider (CHP), Housing Plus, to deliver and manage the new properties. “The corner of Mulgoa Way and Winbourne Street will see eight, modern, fit-for-purpose homes built, giving locals in need a safe place to call home,” Mr Saunders said. “Along with the construction of the $3 million development, Housing Plus will provide tenancy management

Road safety for Mudgee’s youngest road users has been strengthened with the announcement of 57 new locations for school crossing supervisors across NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the locations, including Cudgegong Valley Public School, are part of Government’s $18.5 million plan to fast track the rollout of more than 300 school crossing supervisors across the State. “Every child in NSW should have the right to get to and from school safely, so it is a big win for Mudgee that we can add another school crossing supervisor to the community,” Mr Saunders said. “Since the program

Parks, paths and parking are in for a boost across the Mid-Western Region, with $556,000 provided through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding will deliver significant benefits for families and visitors across the region. “From carpark improvements at Gulgong Pool and Mudgee Commons, to pathway and landscaping at Redhill Gulgong, this funding is going to make a real difference to the lives of people across the Mid-Western Regional Council footprint,” Mr Saunders said. “Communal green spaces are vital in any community, encouraging people to get outdoors which is great

Mudgee PCYC will receive a much needed makeover thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the PCYC has received $26,296.00 for a beautification project for the Sports Hall. “Mudgee PCYC is a great community facility for people of all ages, but it’s in need of a bit of a spruce up,” Mr Saunders said “With this funding they’ll paint over the existing brick work in the basketball court area to further brighten the interior of the court, and there’ll also be renovations in the pool area. “We all

A Mudgee teacher has been selected to take part in the Department of Education’s exclusive FASTstream program, but will remain in the region as she takes her career to the next level. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Mudgee Public School Stage 1 teacher Tamara Hargraves was chosen from a field of more than 200 applicants. “FASTstream accepts a small number of outstanding candidates each year and provides an intensive mentoring and accelerated leadership pathway,” Mr Saunders said. “Unfortunately Tamara will be leaving Mudgee Public School as part of this program – but she’s not going

A community-driven initiative to install life-saving equipment around Gulgong has received a welcome boost from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $6000 for the group Heart of Gulgong to purchase two portable automatic external defibrillators to add to the dozen already installed around the town. “Statistics show use of an AED in the first three minutes of a cardiac arrest increases your chance of survival by up to 70% – but that drops for every additional minute you have to wait for assistance,” Mr Saunders said. “There are already 11 AEDs available around