Wellington

Wellington golfers and spectators will soon be able to enjoy the great outdoors in a sun-safe manner thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $9,300 for Wellington Golf Club to install sun shades at the clubhouse. “The Wellington Golf Club is a popular venue for functions, as well as a gathering point for golfers,” Mr Saunders said. “However, there’s currently no shade outdoors, and indoors fills up fast. “This funding will allow for the installation of sun shades for the outdoor area, allowing the club to cater

The Wellington Civic Centre has been a hive of activity over the past couple of weeks, as the 45th annual Wellington Eisteddfod draws to a close. So it was the perfect opportunity for Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson to pop by with some great news: $17,500 from NSW’s highly popular Clubgrants Category 3 Program to refurbish the floor of the auditorium. The Community Infrastructure grant will be matched by Dubbo Regional Council. “This refurbishment will allow the large dividing doors in the auditorium to close; the space will be a lot

Female jockeys in the Central West have been given a boost with the NSW Government to fund a $165,000 upgrade to facilities at Wellington Race Club. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said racing had a long and proud history in the Central West, making significant contributions to the economy and sports culture. “While racing is a sport where men and women compete equally, many race club changerooms were traditionally built for male jockeys,” Mr Saunders said. “As the number of female jockeys increases, we’re seeing some older buildings where male facilities half empty, and smaller female facilities are

It might be only ten weeks old, but Wellington Public School’s Before and After School Care (BASC) and Vacation Care service has received a welcome boost from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced a $20,674 BASC Establishment grant for Wellington Public School BASC. “After years of dreaming, Wellington Public School finally launched its BASC service at the start of Term 2 this year, and it has been a roaring success,” Mr Saunders said. “The school community includes a lot of shift workers, for whom the service is obviously invaluable, but it also perfectly

Wellington’s next generation of NRL hopefuls will have every opportunity to thrive thanks to a $650,000 collaboration between the NSW Government and Dubbo Regional Council. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has joined council representatives today to unveil the new amenities on both the eastern and western sides of Kennard Park, including disabled car parking, expansion and fit-out of the canteen and upgraded change rooms. “Kennard Park, home to the Wellington Cowboys, has produced some outstanding NRL talent, from Blake Ferguson and Brent Naden to young gun Kotoni Staggs, who’s set to make his Origin debut next week!” Mr