Narromine & Trangie

The Trangie Golf Club is set to throw open its doors to even more community members with the help of a grant from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $90,280 for the Trangie Golf Club Cooperative to construct an accessible pergola. “Player numbers have dropped in recent years, but the team at the golfie know it’s more about bringing people together, than the sport itself,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether you’re interested in playing golf or not, we want to encourage people to gather socially, and if they’re being active […]

Trangie’s Wungunja Cultural Centre will digitally preserve and protect the centre’s valuable cultural collection thanks to a $100,000 Creative Capital investment by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Wungunja Cultural Centre participated in the first phase of a First Nations Digitisation Project during its 12-month pilot phase, and this funding extends the project for a further two years. “The Wungunja Cultural Centre already plays an incredibly active role in educating the community about the region’s rich Aboriginal culture and heritage,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable them to employ another part-time digital officer,

Narromine Shire Council is set to embark on a multi-million-dollar scope of works to upgrade the region’s water infrastructure and improve roads, with the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced more than $4 million from Round 9 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions Program. “This funding includes $2 million to improve storm water drainage in the Narromine catchment, alleviating local flooding, improving public health and safety and minimising council’s ongoing maintenance costs,” Mr Saunders said. “There’s also over $1.2 million to continue re-sheeting and sealing Newhaven, Farrendale, Belmont, Pineview and

A new $720 000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley thanks to funding from the State and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safe and secure drinking water is a basic human right and this project will safeguard Tomingley’s water supply for decades to come. “Everyone deserves access to safe and secure water which is why the government stepped in to support Narromine Shire Council with funding to replace the old plant and deliver infrastructure that is fit for the 21st century,” Mr Saunders said.

Narromine’s future soccer stars will have a home they can be proud of, thanks to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Narromine Soccer Club has received $172,000 to refurbish amenities at Dundas Oval. “The Narromine Soccer Club’s junior ranks are growing fast, and their canteen and storage just can’t keep up,” Mr Saunders said. “This grant will enable the club to replace the existing shed with a larger structure that can accommodate its needs including equipment storage, toilets, change rooms, and a canteen that can raise more money for the club.

Children of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to get involved with Narromine Little Athletics, with the help of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $4010 for the Narromine Little Athletics Recovery Project. “Like many local volunteer-run clubs, Narromine Little Athletics was hit hard by the drought, and lost a lot of equipment during the mouse plague,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable the club to replace their marquee, which is crucial for providing shelter for the athletes during the scorching summer months, as well as