G DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS COUNCIL COLUMN (02) 6801 4000 dubbo.nsw.gov.au PO Box 81, Dubbo NSW 2830 Cnr Church and Darling Streets, Dubbo Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Streets, Wellington LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT Lions Park West Playground has been scheduled for renewal as part of Council's 2024/2025 budget. The current playground will be closed to the public after the Term 2 school holidays conclude. The works will include playground removal and the installation of a new playground that will meet the needs of the community. PUBLIC NOTICE WASTE 2 ART CLOSING SOON Come and see creativity on show at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) with artworks inspired by recycled toys as part of the annual Waste 2 Art exhibition before it closes on 25 May 2025. The exhibition features 69 artworks from school students, community groups and artists in the Dubbo Region. To see what's on at WPCC visit westernplainsculturalcentre.org DRAFT BUDGET ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION Council has prepared the draft 2025/2026 Budget, Operational Plan and associated documents which will guide Council's activities during the next financial year. Now is the opportunity to provide your feedback on how Council proposes to deliver on community priorities over the next 12 months. Visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au to make a submission online. 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. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GIVE CONSENT TO A LICENCE ON CROWN RESERVES 79379, 98070, 96146 and 120111 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 Reserves 79379 and 98070, Geurie Bald Hill Reserve, Reserve 96146, Mugga Hill Reserve and Reserve 120111, Dundullimal Reserve, 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. Submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning the proposal within the period not less than 28 days from the date of this publication. Schedule 1. Crown Land Manager - Crown Land Reserve 79373 and 98070 - Geurie Bald Hill Reserves, Crown Land Reserve 96146 - Mugga Hill Reserve and Crown Land Reserve 120111 - Dundullimal Reserve - Dubbo Regional Council. Schedule 2. Reserves 98070 and 79373 at Geurie being hold of Lots 91 DP 754313, Lot 7300 DP 1147298, Lot 7020 DP 1069880, Lot 214 & 213 DP 754313, Lot 234 DP 754313 and Lot 230 DP 754313 known as Geurie Bald Hill Reserves in the Parish of Geurie, County Lincoln and comprising an area of approximately 107.17 ha. Reserve 96146 at Dubbo being whole of Lot 7311 DP 1138842 known as Mugga Hill Park, in the Parish of Dubbo, County Lincoln and comprising an area of 20.13 ha. Reserve 120111 at Dubbo being whole of Lot 7300 DP 1133736 known as Dundullimal Reserve, in the Parish of Dubbo, County Gordon and comprising an area of approximately 10.22ha. Schedule 3.Crown Lands Act 2016 Short Term Crown Licence to Dubbo Mountain Bike Club Incorporated for a term of Twelve (12) months, commencing 1 September 2024 for the purpose of Access through a Reserve and Sporting and Organised Recreational Activities. UPCOMING COUNCIL PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE 93L Railway Lane Wongarbon | 10 Montefiores Street Montefiores | 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 Dubbo NSW 2830 PO Box 81 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 COUNCIL COLUMN ( 02 ) 6801 4000 dubbo.nsw.gov.au PO Box 81 , Dubbo NSW 2830 Cnr Church and Darling Streets , Dubbo Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Streets , Wellington LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT Lions Park West Playground has been scheduled for renewal as part of Council's 2024/2025 budget . The current playground will be closed to the public after the Term 2 school holidays conclude . The works will include playground removal and the installation of a new playground that will meet the needs of the community . PUBLIC NOTICE WASTE 2 ART CLOSING SOON Come and see creativity on show at the Western Plains Cultural Centre ( WPCC ) with artworks inspired by recycled toys as part of the annual Waste 2 Art exhibition before it closes on 25 May 2025 . The exhibition features 69 artworks from school students , community groups and artists in the Dubbo Region . To see what's on at WPCC visit westernplainsculturalcentre.org DRAFT BUDGET ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION Council has prepared the draft 2025/2026 Budget , Operational Plan and associated documents which will guide Council's activities during the next financial year . Now is the opportunity to provide your feedback on how Council proposes to deliver on community priorities over the next 12 months . Visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au to make a submission online . 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 . NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GIVE CONSENT TO A LICENCE ON CROWN RESERVES 79379 , 98070 , 96146 and 120111 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 Reserves 79379 and 98070 , Geurie Bald Hill Reserve , Reserve 96146 , Mugga Hill Reserve and Reserve 120111 , Dundullimal Reserve , 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. Submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning the proposal within the period not less than 28 days from the date of this publication . Schedule 1. Crown Land Manager - Crown Land Reserve 79373 and 98070 - Geurie Bald Hill Reserves , Crown Land Reserve 96146 - Mugga Hill Reserve and Crown Land Reserve 120111 - Dundullimal Reserve - Dubbo Regional Council . Schedule 2. Reserves 98070 and 79373 at Geurie being hold of Lots 91 DP 754313 , Lot 7300 DP 1147298 , Lot 7020 DP 1069880 , Lot 214 & 213 DP 754313 , Lot 234 DP 754313 and Lot 230 DP 754313 known as Geurie Bald Hill Reserves in the Parish of Geurie , County Lincoln and comprising an area of approximately 107.17 ha . Reserve 96146 at Dubbo being whole of Lot 7311 DP 1138842 known as Mugga Hill Park , in the Parish of Dubbo , County Lincoln and comprising an area of 20.13 ha . Reserve 120111 at Dubbo being whole of Lot 7300 DP 1133736 known as Dundullimal Reserve , in the Parish of Dubbo , County Gordon and comprising an area of approximately 10.22ha . Schedule 3.Crown Lands Act 2016 Short Term Crown Licence to Dubbo Mountain Bike Club Incorporated for a term of Twelve ( 12 ) months , commencing 1 September 2024 for the purpose of Access through a Reserve and Sporting and Organised Recreational Activities . UPCOMING COUNCIL PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE 93L Railway Lane Wongarbon | 10 Montefiores Street Montefiores | 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 Dubbo NSW 2830 PO Box 81 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