Narromine & Trangie

Refurbished cattle yards will provide a much-needed boost for a community that’s done it tough in recent years, according to Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. The Trangie District Campdraft Association will receive $30,478 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program, to upgrade the current cattle yards and ensure a constant supply of clean stock water. Mr Saunders said the money means a lot more than just better facilities for the cattle. “From drought to flooding, mouse plague to COVID-19, the Trangie community has been through a lot in recent times and many of the competitors are from

The Narromine community will be empowered to deal with COVID going forward, thanks to a grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $10,000 for the Narromine Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) to deliver a series of workshops on reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses, as well as strategies for coping with future challenges. “The Narromine Local Aboriginal Land Council played a pivotal role during the region’s Delta outbreak, providing support for children to learn from home and for families to stay connected safely while under stay-at-home orders,” Mr Saunders

Locals and visitors alike will enjoy easier access to public toilets in the Narromine Shire, thanks to $350,000 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding will improve amenity, accessibility and safety at public toilets on Trangie’s main street and at the library, as well as at Narromine’s Rotary Park. “In the wake of COVID, we’re seeing more and more people keen to explore their own backyard in regional NSW – but they need somewhere to go!” Mr Saunders said. “These upgrades will support more people to stop and shop

The Narromine Shire’s vision for the region’s premiere multi-sport facility is nearing completion, thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced the council has secured $440,301 to complete the final stage of its Cale Oval Masterplan. “For years now the Narromine Shire Council has worked diligently to transform Cale Oval into a multi-sport hub to be envied,” Mr Saunders said. “The final piece of the puzzle is the construction of a clubhouse with kitchenette, meeting space, store room and accessible change and bathrooms, as well as the

Narromine Shire residents can look forward to a bright future for their region, with the council receiving more than $2.3 million through the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced Narromine Shire Council has received more than $1.5 million to re-sheet sections of five key gravel roads – Newhaven, Farrendale, Belmont, Pineview and Backwater – as well funding to help plan for the region’s growth. “This gravel re-sheeting project will increase road accessibility, productivity, safety and connectivity of these five local roads, and is part of council’s broader Road Re-sheeting Priority Project,”

A popular family-owned juice company in Narromine will be able to upgrade its facilities, increase productivity and create new jobs, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a $200,000 grant will help Mumble Peg install new equipment, including a colour vision grader and automated packer, boosting its capabilities to produce premium quality fruit juices. “The upgrades will improve quality assurance and allow Mumble Peg to tap into higher quality export markets, while also increasing productivity and enabling staff to take up more supervisory roles in the business,” Mr Saunders said.

Individuals and families at risk of homelessness will be supported into safe and secure homes thanks to a $2.9 million boost to social housing in Narromine. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is partnering with Orana Support Service to deliver 16 new homes under the Community Housing Innovation Fund (CHIF). “The project is close to shops, services and employment opportunities and will create jobs for local trades and construction workers,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s a perfect example of how we’re working with community housing providers, like Orana Support Service, to help break the cycle of