Narromine & Trangie

A new water treatment plant is now operating in Narromine thanks to $2 million in funding from the NSW Government. Under its Safe and Secure program, the government provided Narromine Shire Council with the funding to secure the supply of treated water for the town. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said the water treatment plant has significantly improved the quality of the town’s water supply while also protecting it against future drought events. “During the recent drought Narromine was forced into severe water restrictions as existing town bores were drawn down, and water in the deeper bores was […]

While Thursday may be ‘Thank A Farmer Day’ at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders took the chance to head west and do the same thing for primary producers in the Trangie region. Mr Saunders hosted a community barbecue at Delta Agriculture and used the event as an opportunity to talk with members of the farming community and discuss issues impacting on the sector. While rain over the past year has provided some welcome relief for farmers, Mr Saunders said there is still a lot happening within the agriculture sector that can be

Young people in the Narromine Shire Council local government area could be able to enjoy a range of activities during the April school holidays, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said that the Easter Break Program, which builds on the success of other Holiday Break initiatives including the recent Summer Break program, will continue to provide regional youth with opportunities to socialise as well as learn new skills. “This program allows eligible councils such as Narromine Shire Council the opportunity to provide young people with a range of activities and opportunities to