Narromine & Trangie

$2.9 million for Narromine social housing

Narromine & Trangie /

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 […]

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Statement on Narromine road overtaking lanes

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie /

The project to build three overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway between Narromine and Dubbo has been delayed. I am bitterly disappointed to see the timeline for the project has been revised, and work is now expected to start in the first quarter of next year. The COVID pandemic has delayed everything from weddings to graduations to family reunions – and sadly even government projects are not immune. COVID shutdowns, as well as higher than average winter rainfall, delays to property acquisition and environmental investigations have all contributed to the overall delay. Crews have also been diverted to other parts

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More funding to fix Narromine Shire roads

Narromine & Trangie /

Safer journeys are on the way for the Narromine Shire, with eight projects rolling out under the latest round of the Fixing Local Roads Program, to help improve travel for residents and visitors. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a total of 12.2 kilometres will be re-sheeted in the north of the local government area, thanks to $915,000 from the NSW Government. Narromine Shire Council will also contribute $292,000 to the project, which will see re-sheeting on O’Leary’s Lane, along with Cobboco, Pineview, Dulla Dulla, Morris, Eureka, Cornucopia and Woodleigh Roads. Mr Saunders said rural roads can put

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Road transfers to ease burden on Councils

Narromine & Trangie, Uncategorized /

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the Interim Report into Road Classification Review and Regional Road Transfer, which has recommended the transfer of a number regional roads to state ownership. One of those transfers put forward by the Independent Panel will see the route from Tomingley to Eumungerie via Narromine moved into state ownership, including sections of road within the Narromine township. Mr Saunders said the NSW Government is broadly supportive of the recommendations, which recognise the significance of these roads to the overall network. “The route between Tomingley and Eumungerie already forms something of an unofficial

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Stay-at-home orders to be lifted for Narromine Shire

Narromine & Trangie /

Stay-at-home (SAH) orders will be lifted for the Narromine Shire from 12.01am on Saturday 25 September, provided there is no sewage detections before then. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Narromine Shire has been deemed low risk, but will continue to operate under some restrictions to ensure community safety. “This is fantastic news for the people of the Narromine Shire,” Mr Saunders said. “I know lockdown has hit our communities hard, which is why I’ve been fighting tooth and nail for people in places like Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley to be able to enjoy some more freedoms.

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New Rawsonville Bridge to provide improved safety and resilience

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie /

Plans are powering ahead for a new $12.5 million bridge to replace the ageing timber truss bridge at Rawsonville, west of Dubbo. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new bridge will be built before the existing bridge is removed to minimise the impact on the community. “The majority of the community told us during consultation they wanted a new bridge and we’re happy to say plans are on track to build a new, concrete bridge about five metres upstream from the existing one,” Mr Saunders said. “Investigations are continuing for the environmental assessment, which will go on

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Stay At Home Orders in place for Dubbo Local Government Area

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents of the Dubbo Regional Council local government area, as well as anyone who has visited localities within the LGA since Sunday, August 1, will have to abide by stay-at-home orders from 1pm today after two positives cases of COVID-19 were detected in the city. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan, Dubbo Regional Council mayor Stephen Lawrence and Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Danny Sullivan to announce the restrictions, which are the same as those currently being undertaken in Greater Sydney and other parts of regional NSW. “Unfortunately

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Tradies In Sight gets a home to call its own

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

The NSW Government has allocated Crown land in Dubbo to a not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and mental wellbeing of regional tradespeople. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Tradies In Sight, founded by Bruno Efoti, has been appointed as manager of a 1085 square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, which was formerly used as a Girl Guides hall. “Tradies In Sight is a grassroots organisation that supports regional tradies by hosting events and encouraging them to talk about issues they are facing, and then connecting them to services if needed,” Mr Saunders said. “Bruno does amazing work in

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Residents encouraged to get the jab and protect our communities

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents across the Central West and Orana regions are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their loved ones and local community as soon as possible. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders received his first jab on Monday, and said COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available across regional NSW through local GPs, NSW Health clinics and select pharmacies. “Time and time again our community has come together when things need to get done and now is the time for each of us to roll up our sleeves and get vaccinated,

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Housing taskforce wants to hear from the Dubbo electorate

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Communities across the region are invited to share their views on how the NSW Government can respond to increasing pressures on the supply and affordability of housing in regional NSW.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said anyone can participate in the online sessions which will be hosted by the Regional Housing Taskforce during August. “It’s no secret that places like Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Mudgee and Gulgong are experiencing housing shortages, in both the purchase and rental sectors,” Mr Saunders said. “Several months ago I urged councils and other stakeholder groups to come together and work towards solutions, and

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