G DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS (02) 6801 4000 PO Box 81, Dubbo NSW 2830 COUNCIL COLUMN dubbo.nsw.gov.au Cnr Church and Darling Streets, Dubbo Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Streets, Wellington 100 YEARS OF CENOTAPH This year's Anzac Day marked the 100th anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial Cenotaph in Victoria Park, Dubbo. The War Memorial was built to commemorate the fallen from the First World War. To commemorate the milestone historical information has been curated at westernplainsculturalcentre.org/ dubbocenotaph. PUBLIC NOTICE SUPPORTING COMMUNITY STRENGTH Council has awarded over $85,000 in grant funds to be shared between nine successful recipients of the Community Services Fund Round 2. The Community Services Fund aims to support community organisations that deliver projects or programs in the region that help create, enhance or build community well-being and amenity. NEW MURAL AT WPCC A new artwork has been installed at the entrance to the Western Plains Cultural Centre. This project aims to connect disengaged young males in the Dubbo region, who were also involved in the Boys to the Bush mentorship program, with local Indigenous artist Hayden Wood. Check out the artwork when you next visit. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GIVE CONSENT TO A LICENCE ON CROWN RESERVE 96989 Pursuant to Clause 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 No 30, it is notified that Dubbo Regional Council, Crown Land Manager for Crown Land Reserve 96989, at 8701 Burrendong Way, Apsley, intends at the expiration of 28 days after the date of this publication of notice, to give consent to a proposal by the Crown Land Manager specified in Schedule 1 hereunder, to grant a Licence in respect of Land specified in Schedule 2 to the Entity as detailed in Schedule 3. Schedule 1. Crown Land Manager - Crown Land Reserve 96989 - 8701 Burrendong Way, Apsley - Dubbo Regional Council Schedule 2. The whole of Reserve 96989 being Lot 7021 DP 1020763, 8701 Burrendong Way, Apsely in the Parish of Wellington, County Wellington and comprising an area of approximately 2.7 ha. Schedule 3. Crown Lands Act 2016 Short Term Crown Licence to Benjamin & Kellee O'Brien, for a term of Twelve (12) months, commencing 1 December 2024 for the purpose of Grazing. Written or electronic submissions are welcome during the public exhibition period from 9am on Thursday 24 April to 9am on Monday 26 May 2025. All submissions must quote CD24/2240. To make an online submission visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au. PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN DCP23-004 - BLUERIDGE PRECINCT Council is preparing a draft Development Control Plan to guide further development of part of the Blueridge Precinct, Dubbo. The draft DCP incorporates subdivision and design controls, and complements the provisions of the existing Dubbo DCP 2013. The draft DCP is on exhibition from Saturday 19 April until 9am, Monday 26 May 2025. It is being re-exhibited as amendments have been made following the previous public exhibition period in November 2023. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches. All submissions must quote CD23/4571. Following completion of the public exhibition period, all submissions provided to Council will be reviewed, and a report will be prepared for consideration at a future Council meeting. PUBLIC EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL - ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE AMENDMENTS TO PART OF KESWICK ESTATE A Planning Proposal has been lodged on behalf of Spicers Creek Wind Farm Pty Ltd for the south-eastern corner of Keswick Estate (approximately 10 hectares of land at part Lot 101 DP1301426). The Planning Proposal will amend the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 by rezoning the subject land from R2 Low Density Residential to R1 General Residential; and removing the existing 600 square metres Minimum Lot Size provisions from the subject land. The Planning Proposal is on exhibition from Saturday 29 March 2025 until 9am, Monday 5 May 2025. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au, or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches. All submissions must quote CD24/9053. PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN DCP23-004-BLUERIDGE PRECINCT Council is preparing a draft Development Control Plan to guide further development of part of the Blueridge Precinct, Dubbo. The draft DCP incorporates subdivision and design controls, and complements the provisions of the existing Dubbo DCP 2013. The draft DCP is on exhibition from Saturday 19 April until 9am, Monday 26 May 2025. It is being re-exhibited as amendments have been made following the previous public exhibition period in November 2023. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches. All submissions must quote CD23/4571. Following completion of the public exhibition period, all submissions provided to Council will be reviewed, and a report will be prepared for consideration at a future Council meeting. UPCOMING COUNCIL PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE Wellington Showground (Community Lease) | 10 Montefiores Street Montefiores | 93L Railway Lane Wongarbon | 154 Talbragar Street Dubbo. For more information visit dubbo.nsw.gov.au/property or email property@dubbo.nsw.gov.au MAKE A SUBMISSION Written and electronic submissions are invited and can be made via: Council's online submission form at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au Email to council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au Post and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Dubbo Regional Council PO Box 81 Dubbo NSW 2830 Disclaimer: Please note that, in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, written submissions received by Council containing personal information may be made public when the matter goes before Council for consideration, as it may be included in Council's Business Papers. Persons have the right to remain anonymous if they so choose by refraining from submitting their personal information, however, the submission may be given less weight in the overall assessment and consideration of the decision. Should the matter be proposed to be determined by Council, in order to be provided with timely information regarding Council meeting dates for determination, your submission should include either an email address or contact phone number. Enquiries regarding notices in this column or any aspect of Council's operations may be directed to Council's Customer Experience Centre on (02) 6801 4000. Murray Wood, CEO G DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS ( 02 ) 6801 4000 PO Box 81 , Dubbo NSW 2830 COUNCIL COLUMN dubbo.nsw.gov.au Cnr Church and Darling Streets , Dubbo Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Streets , Wellington 100 YEARS OF CENOTAPH This year's Anzac Day marked the 100th anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial Cenotaph in Victoria Park , Dubbo . The War Memorial was built to commemorate the fallen from the First World War . To commemorate the milestone historical information has been curated at westernplainsculturalcentre.org/ dubbocenotaph . PUBLIC NOTICE SUPPORTING COMMUNITY STRENGTH Council has awarded over $ 85,000 in grant funds to be shared between nine successful recipients of the Community Services Fund Round 2 . The Community Services Fund aims to support community organisations that deliver projects or programs in the region that help create , enhance or build community well - being and amenity . NEW MURAL AT WPCC A new artwork has been installed at the entrance to the Western Plains Cultural Centre . This project aims to connect disengaged young males in the Dubbo region , who were also involved in the Boys to the Bush mentorship program , with local Indigenous artist Hayden Wood . Check out the artwork when you next visit . NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GIVE CONSENT TO A LICENCE ON CROWN RESERVE 96989 Pursuant to Clause 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 No 30 , it is notified that Dubbo Regional Council , Crown Land Manager for Crown Land Reserve 96989 , at 8701 Burrendong Way , Apsley , intends at the expiration of 28 days after the date of this publication of notice , to give consent to a proposal by the Crown Land Manager specified in Schedule 1 hereunder , to grant a Licence in respect of Land specified in Schedule 2 to the Entity as detailed in Schedule 3. Schedule 1. Crown Land Manager - Crown Land Reserve 96989 - 8701 Burrendong Way , Apsley - Dubbo Regional Council Schedule 2. The whole of Reserve 96989 being Lot 7021 DP 1020763 , 8701 Burrendong Way , Apsely in the Parish of Wellington , County Wellington and comprising an area of approximately 2.7 ha . Schedule 3. Crown Lands Act 2016 Short Term Crown Licence to Benjamin & Kellee O'Brien , for a term of Twelve ( 12 ) months , commencing 1 December 2024 for the purpose of Grazing . Written or electronic submissions are welcome during the public exhibition period from 9am on Thursday 24 April to 9am on Monday 26 May 2025. All submissions must quote CD24 / 2240 . To make an online submission visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au . PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN DCP23-004 - BLUERIDGE PRECINCT Council is preparing a draft Development Control Plan to guide further development of part of the Blueridge Precinct , Dubbo . The draft DCP incorporates subdivision and design controls , and complements the provisions of the existing Dubbo DCP 2013. The draft DCP is on exhibition from Saturday 19 April until 9am , Monday 26 May 2025. It is being re - exhibited as amendments have been made following the previous public exhibition period in November 2023. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches . All submissions must quote CD23 / 4571 . Following completion of the public exhibition period , all submissions provided to Council will be reviewed , and a report will be prepared for consideration at a future Council meeting . PUBLIC EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL - ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE AMENDMENTS TO PART OF KESWICK ESTATE A Planning Proposal has been lodged on behalf of Spicers Creek Wind Farm Pty Ltd for the south - eastern corner of Keswick Estate ( approximately 10 hectares of land at part Lot 101 DP1301426 ) . The Planning Proposal will amend the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 by rezoning the subject land from R2 Low Density Residential to R1 General Residential ; and removing the existing 600 square metres Minimum Lot Size provisions from the subject land . The Planning Proposal is on exhibition from Saturday 29 March 2025 until 9am , Monday 5 May 2025. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au , or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches . All submissions must quote CD24 / 9053 . PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN DCP23-004 - BLUERIDGE PRECINCT Council is preparing a draft Development Control Plan to guide further development of part of the Blueridge Precinct , Dubbo . The draft DCP incorporates subdivision and design controls , and complements the provisions of the existing Dubbo DCP 2013. The draft DCP is on exhibition from Saturday 19 April until 9am , Monday 26 May 2025. It is being re - exhibited as amendments have been made following the previous public exhibition period in November 2023. It can be viewed on Council's website at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or in person at Council's Customer Experience Centres and Macquarie Regional Library branches . All submissions must quote CD23 / 4571 . Following completion of the public exhibition period , all submissions provided to Council will be reviewed , and a report will be prepared for consideration at a future Council meeting . UPCOMING COUNCIL PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE Wellington Showground ( Community Lease ) | 10 Montefiores Street Montefiores | 93L Railway Lane Wongarbon | 154 Talbragar Street Dubbo . For more information visit dubbo.nsw.gov.au/property or email property@dubbo.nsw.gov.au MAKE A SUBMISSION Written and electronic submissions are invited and can be made via : Council's online submission form at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au Email to council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au Post and addressed to : The Chief Executive Officer Dubbo Regional Council PO Box 81 Dubbo NSW 2830 Disclaimer : Please note that , in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 , written submissions received by Council containing personal information may be made public when the matter goes before Council for consideration , as it may be included in Council's Business Papers . Persons have the right to remain anonymous if they so choose by refraining from submitting their personal information , however , the submission may be given less weight in the overall assessment and consideration of the decision . Should the matter be proposed to be determined by Council , in order to be provided with timely information regarding Council meeting dates for determination , your submission should include either an email address or contact phone number . Enquiries regarding notices in this column or any aspect of Council's operations may be directed to Council's Customer Experience Centre on ( 02 ) 6801 4000. Murray Wood , CEO