# New South Wales regional council planning and funding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-south-wales-regional-council-planning-and-funding > Updated: 2026-08-31T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: 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 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-councils-in-new-south-wales-face-planning-and-funding-challenges ### 2026-08-10: Regional NSW councils weigh costs of hosting NRL games Regional NSW councils face a financial balancing act, weighing high costs to host NRL games against the significant economic benefits brought to local businesses by visiting fans. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-nsw-councils-weigh-costs-of-hosting-nrl-games --- Cite as: New South Wales regional council planning and funding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-south-wales-regional-council-planning-and-funding