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New South Wales regional council planning and funding

Overview

Regional councils in New South Wales are managing various infrastructure, planning, and funding challenges.

In Dubbo, the Regional Council has voted to allocate up to $100,000 for a scoping report to rezone land at Hampton Park. This effort seeks to transition the area from primary production to large lot residential to prevent the development of a proposed solar farm and battery storage facility, despite staff warnings regarding the proposal’s strategic merit.

In Tamworth, the council is facing a funding gap for a planned $57 million aquatic centre after the state government declined to provide further financial assistance. While $15 million has been secured from the state and $9 million from the federal government, rising costs have created a shortfall.

Additionally, the Bathurst Regional Council is preparing to hire consultants to bolster its bid for a multimillion-dollar funding package for the Mount Panorama-Wahluu racing circuit. The council is targeting approximately $15 million in federal investment for safety upgrades, including lighting, concrete barriers, and track resurfacing.

Entities

Penrith Panthers · Bathurst Regional Council · Mid-Western Regional Council · Des Kennedy · National Rugby League

Timeline

17 days ago

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Regional councils in New South Wales face planning and funding challenges
Regional councils in New South Wales are addressing diverse local issues, including rezoning efforts to block a solar farm in Dubbo, funding gaps for a Tamworth aquatic centre, and racing circuit upgrades in Mt
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Sources

dailyliberal.com.au · gleninnesexaminer.com.au · inverelltimes.com.au · westernadvocate.com.au