Councillors met at 5.30pm on 12 November 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 25 November 2024 for consideration and adoption.
Committee chairpersons were elected to the following committees:
Councillor Lukas Butler – Infrastructure, Planning and Environment Committee
Councillor Pam Wells – Culture and Community Committee
Councillor Kate Richardson – Corporate Services Committee
INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Councillors noted the report which highlighted the total number of dwellings approved in September as 33 including 14 single dwellings and 19 other dwellings.
2025 NSW TOUCH FOOTBALL JUNIOR STATE CUP DUBBO: Councillors recommended approval be granted for road closures to facilitate the 2025 NSW Touch Football Junior State Cup to be held along the Macquarie River Sporting Precinct from 7pm Thursday 20 February to 7pm, Sunday 23 February 2025.
The road closures will be: Bligh Street from Bultje Street to Macquarie Street; South Street from Bligh Street to Tamworth Street; Tamworth Street from Macquarie Street west to its conclusion; Tamworth Street between Macquarie Street and Brisbane Street; and Sandy Beach Road and Ian Drake Drive (authorised access only).
DUBBO TRIATHLON CLUB 2024/2025 SUMMER TRIATHLON SERIES: Councillors recommended the application for the Dubbo Triathlon Club be approved for the 2024/2025 season under conditions enforced by the NSW Police Force and conditions as outlined in the report by Dubbo Regional Council.
DUBBO TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY - PROGRESS AND UPDATE REPORT: Councillors noted the report which highlighted the updates and progress of the Dubbo Transportation Strategy 2020, which was adopted by Council in 2021.
NAMING OF THOROUGHFARE ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION D2017-460 - TENANDRA AND BARBIGAL STREETS, WONGARBAN: Councillors recommended that the proposed name of the road, Bragg Street, be approved and notified on Council’s website for 14 days. If no objections are received, the proposed name will be submitted to the NSW Geographical Names Board.
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
DESTINATION EVENTS FUND - STREAM 2 - FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL (6 TO 9 FEBRUARY 2025): Councillors recommended that $8,800 in funding support be allocated to the Dubbo Festival of Football.
WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB (1) LEASE OF THE GOLF COURSE PREMISES (2) SUBLEASE OF THE CLUBHOUSE PREMISES: Councillors recommended that a sub-lease be approved for Lot 315 DP 756920 (“Club house”) and a lease for Lot 333 DP728718 (“Golf Course”) to the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club Limited for a period of 10 years.
DEFER CEMETERY AMENITY CAPITAL WORKS ALLOCATION FROM 2024/2025 TO 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR: Councillors recommended that funding allocated for toilet facilities at New Dubbo and Wellington Lawn cemeteries be deferred from year 1 and 2 of the adopted 2024/2025 four-year budget to year 2 to allow for the development of a masterplan for both the New Dubbo and Wellington Lawn cemeteries in the current financial year (year 1).
Councillors recommended that a portable toilet be provided to the Wellington Lawn Cemetery during funeral services and special event days until permanent toilet facilities are completed.
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONTHLY REPORTING SNAPSHOT FOR COUNCILLORS – OCTOBER: Councillors noted the report which provides high level data, statistics, and commentary.
INVESTMENT UNDER SECTION 625 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT - OCTOBER 2024: Councillors noted the information contained within the report.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Councillors noted the information contained within the report.
DUBBO AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 - CHANGE OF LOCATION: Councillors recommended that the 2025 Dubbo Australia Day event be relocated from Victoria Park to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC).
FUTURE USE OF 74 WINGEWARRA STREET (THE GREENS): Councillors recommended that an Expression of Interest process for a two-year Lease of The Greens be undertaken and that a report be provided to Council on the outcome and final endorsement.
OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM PROPOSAL FOR CODE OF CONDUCT AND MEETING PRACTICES: Councillors noted that the Chief Executive Officer will make a submission to the Office of Local Government by 15 November 2024, based on the information contained within the report and any additional points raised on the floor of the 12 November Corporate Services Committee meeting.
CONFIDENTIAL: MACQUARIE FORESHORE EVENTS PRECINCT AND OLD DUBBO GAOL HERITAGE PLAZA - ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Councillors deferred the matter to the November Ordinary Council Meeting to enable the CEO to seek further advice from Infrastructure NSW for Council’s consideration.