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Major developments
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Dubbo continues to attract investment, with $127 million worth of development approved by Dubbo City Council in 2007/08.
The total value of development applications (DAs) processed by Council was up $33 million on the previous year.
And in the year to the September Quarter 2008, the value of non-residential building approvals in Dubbo was about $44.2 million, a substantial annual increase of 182.1%.
Dubbo Mayor Greg Matthews believes the positive figures are an indication that despite challenging economic times, Dubbo is still considered ‘a good investment opportunity’ for developers.
“While overall dwelling approvals are lower than this time last year, industrial and commercial development approvals are still very strong,’’ he said. “It shows there is ongoing confidence in Dubbo as people are continuing to invest in the City.’’
Major developments
From the construction of an $18.5 million tiered theatre, to an 800 metre stormwater pipeline and a $3 million gateway to the City on the Mitchell Highway, development in Dubbo is an ongoing feature of its progressive landscape. Other major developments in 2007/08 included a seniors housing complex ($9.85M), bulky goods complex ($5M), liquor outlet ($2.82M) and Dubbo Court House ($2.6M).
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
Dubbo will soon be home to new 500-seat tiered theatre. The $18.5 million Dubbo City Council project will bring together the existing Civic Centre (700-seat capacity) and new theatre to create the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention. The architect, Perumal Pedavoli Pty Ltd, of Sydney, is well known in the world of entertainment for their creative and practical building designs. The official opening of the facility is expected to take place by mid 2010.
This exciting new facility will underpin the City’s development as a regional entertainment capital and centre for cultural activities. Find out more »
Western Plains Cultural Centre
Dubbo’s $8.2 million Western Plains Cultural Centre was officially opened in 2006 and features a 700sqm gallery exhibition hall, a large reception foyer and café and a 450sqm museum exhibition area. Located in Wingewarra Street, the award winning Centre has added a new dimension to Dubbo’s cultural scene. Find out more »
City gateway
Construction by Dubbo City Council of a major intersection on the Mitchell Highway, west of Dubbo, will link a new Dubbo City Airport entrance to a growing industrial area. The $3 million project will ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place to allow for the Area’s future industrial development. It follows in the footsteps of industrial development on the eastern entrance to Dubbo via the Mitchell Highway, which is now home to a $5 million Bunning’s store. Find out more »
Securing the city’s water supply
Dubbo has provided a town water supply to its residents since 1984, originally supplying untreated water from bore and drift wells.
In 1940, a water treatment plant with a capacity of 30 megalitres a day was commissioned and treated water from the Macquarie River was first supplied to consumers.
With the City’s population rapidly growing, in 2005/06 the City’s water treatment plant received a $21 million upgrade, doubling its capacity to 80 megalitres per day. The plant, located in Macquarie Street, Dubbo, is capable of servicing Dubbo for the next 20 years and beyond.
Dubbo City Regional Airport
Millions of dollars have been injected into the redevelopment of Dubbo City Airport, which boasts 136 flights per week to and from Sydney. In 2007/08, 193,125 passengers passed through the Airport.
Improvements include:
- A $3.85 million injection saw the Airport terminal double in size
- $1.1 million has been allocated for the extension of the Airport apron. Once completed, larger aircraft such as the QantasLink Dash 8-400, will be able to use the airport, and the wider apron will allow greater flexibility for more regular public transport aircraft to park and manoeuvre.
- Other infrastructure works at the airport include upgrades to the lighting on the taxiways.
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