Housing choice, affordability and availability are of great importance to our community, as housing is a fundamental human need and contributes to individuals' sense of place and belonging.
Council has been successful in receiving a grant under the Australian Government’s Housing Support Program - Stream 1.
This grant will allow Council to establish a modern strategic framework to manage housing growth and change to meet the long-term needs of our community. This will involve analysing demographic trends, housing supply and demand dynamics, various housing types, land use opportunities, and potential challenges to ensure that new housing will enhance our region's valued character and liveability.
Key components of the project include a Regional housing strategy, Large lot residential strategy, Affordable housing policy, and Character statements for villages. Each component will undergo a detailed engagement program to help us identify the needs of our community.
Council encourages community members to register their interest to participate in future stakeholder consultation sessions, and to share their ideas.
A Regional Housing Strategy will be prepared in accordance with the NSW Government Local Housing Strategy Guidelines that incorporates a review and update of the Dubbo Urban Areas Strategy (1995) and Wellington Settlement Strategy (2012) to identify how and where the region will grow to support future population.
This will involve a review of the existing supply of R5 Large Lot Residential zoned land in terms of location and minimum lot size area, and identify other areas within the Local Government Area that may be suitable to zone R5 Large Lot Residential with an appropriate minimum lot size control.
This involves identifying Council’s role and options for incentivising an increase in social and affordable housing in the region, and partnerships required.
Statements will broadly identify future directions and potential for growth, the vision and desired future character for Eumungerie, Mogriguy, Brocklehurst, Wongarbon, Geurie, Mumbil, Stuart Town, Euchareena, Ballimore and Elong Elong
We have over 15 consultation events planned across Dubbo, Wellington and surrounding villages in November and December. Once dates and locations are confirmed we will update the details here.
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Wednesday 30 October 2024
10am to 11:30am
Western Plains Cultural Centre: 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo
All Community invited!
Wednesday 30 October 2024
3pm to 4pm
Western Plains Cultural Centre: 76 Wingerwarra Street, Dubbo
Community invited to walk-in session!
No RSVP required
Wednesday 30 October 2024
5:30pm to 7pm
Western Plains Cultural Centre: 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo
We will be presenting to the Mayoral Developers Forum in Dubbo, to gain insights and feedback from key stakeholders in the building and development sector.
Invite only
Thursday 31 October 2024
10am to 11:30am
Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre: Warne Street, Wellington
All Community invited!
Thursday 31 October 2024
3pm to 4pm
Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre: Warne Street, Wellington
Community invited to walk-in session!
No RSVP required
Thursday 31 October 2024
4:30pm to 6pm
Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre: Warne Street, Wellington
Members from our Village and Town committees will be invited to share their thoughts and aspirations towards the development of the 2025-2029 Delivery Program.
Invite only
Friday 1 November 2024
1pm to 2:30pm
Western Plains Cultural Centre: 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo
All Community invited!
Friday 1 November 2024
4:30pm to 6pm
Western Plains Cultural Centre:76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo
All Brocklehurst Residents invited!
Please allow up to two business days for a response. You can also search and review previous questions and answers.
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| Phone | (02) 6801 4000 |
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| Website | www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| In writing | P.O. Box 81 |
