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Dubbo Regional Council

https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au


Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Central West / Orana

LGA Type

Council

Location

Corner Church and Darling Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

Snapshot

Dubbo Regional Council serves the Dubbo region and surrounding areas. The council operates under the 'Towards 2040' Community Strategic Plan and is delivering major infrastructure projects including the new Dubbo Bridge and airport runway strengthening, with significant capital works budgeted for 2025–26.

Strategic Priorities

Major infrastructure delivery (New Dubbo Bridge, airport expansion)

Renewable energy transition and net zero operations

Animal welfare and livestock market improvement

Urban growth management and development

Regional economic development and investment

Community engagement and consultation

Major Projects & Initiatives

New Dubbo Bridge:

$263.2M project (AU: $210.6M, NSW: $52.6M); 660m structure completion targeted for late 2026

Dubbo Regional Airport Runway Strengthening:

$14.6M grant (Growing Regions Round 2); structural upgrades for larger aircraft operations

Airport Solar Canopy:

510kWh system over parking (co-funded by Community Energy Upgrades program); 79% of annual energy from renewables

Livestock Markets Infrastructure:

Shade structure and rubber matting renewal for cattle yards

North-West Dubbo Collector Road:

New infrastructure supporting urban growth

Road Upgrades:

Sheraton Road, Benolong Road Stage 3, Gollan Road, Eurimbla Road, River Street West

Recent News & Developments

Draft 2025–26 Budget and Operational Plan released for consultation (with $23M road upgrade allocation)

Renewable energy projects facing challenges; some cancelled (citywide renewable initiatives)

New Dubbo Bridge construction progressing; completion expected late 2026

Airport runway strengthening project funded and scheduled

Council actively managing regional growth and infrastructure delivery

ICT & Digital Context

Dubbo Regional Council provides comprehensive digital planning and engagement tools through YourSay platform for public consultation on draft budgets and operational plans. Standard council management systems; no specialized digital transformation strategy identified. Community consultation integrated into strategic planning processes.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Major bridge project delivery and stakeholder management

Renewable energy transition planning and solar infrastructure deployment

Airport infrastructure modernization and regional connectivity

Urban growth management and collector road planning

Integrated budget and operational planning with public consultation

Livestock market modernization and animal welfare improvements

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