The construction of a new bridge in the area has been funded jointly by the Federal and NSW Governments. The bridge and associated works are being delivered by Transport for NSW.

The NSW Government are currently undertaking community consultation for the naming of the bridge. For more information visit the Newell Highway Upgrade - New Dubbo Bridge project page.

Council will collaborate with Transport for NSW on the construction of a new intersection off the Newell Highway to ensure a well-planned and efficiently executed project.

The community will be advised of changes as works progress, with direct stakeholders contacted about changes to road names and street addresses by the relevant authority.

The Newell Highway is represented by the blue line. It will have a dual local name to be approved by the NSW Geographical Naming Board. The dual road name is similar to other major roads within Dubbo.

As shown the Newell Highway will no longer run along Bourke Street from River Street to Erskine Street. The section of Erskine Street from Bourke Street to the Emile Serisier Bridge, that was formally known as the Newell Highway, will now be referred to as the Golden Highway.

The new road corridor represented by the yellow line will be named following process and approval by the NSW Geographical Naming Board.

Our Infrastructure team will work with the successful contractor to plan and finalise the schedule of work.

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The North-West Urban Release Area is a strategic initiative in Dubbo aimed at addressing the region's growing housing needs.

Anticipated to accommodate between 4,500 to 5,500 dwellings and a population of 12,500 to 15,500 people, this precinct is guided by a master plan, development control plan, and planning proposal developed through a collaborative approach between Council, landowners and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure.

Draft North-West Development Control Plan (DCP) Master Plan and the draft North-West Urban Release Area Development Control Plan Stage 1 has been adopted by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting, 28 September 2023, and came into effect on 2 October 2023.

Adopted Development Control Plan can be viewed here.

The Planning Proposal will be placed on display for feedback at a future date to be confirmed.

Information will be updated on the dedicated project page.

The works are currently in early stages. Consultation has focused on engaging key stakeholders. Further consultation will be undertaken with stakeholders as the project progresses.