Councillors met at 5:30pm on 13 October 2026 for the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committee meetings. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 27 October 2026 for consideration and adoption, with the exception of those matters to which delegation to the committees has been appointed.
Committee chairpersons were elected to the following committees:
Councillor Phillip Toynton – 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: Council noted the report. In August 2026, Dubbo Regional Council approved 66 Development Applications, compared to approving 58 Development Applications in August, the previous year. The overall value of Development Applications approved for the month of August 2026 was $26,250,242.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION D2023–300 - RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (87 lots) PLUS ONE RESIDUE LOT AND THREE DRAINAGE RESERVE LOTS: The development application was recommended for approval subject to conditions of development consent.
NAMING OF THOROUGHFARES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT CONSENT D2023-628, BUNGLEGUMBIE ROAD, DUBBO (NORTH WEST PRECINCT): Councillors endorsed the proposed road names as per the road layout plan and the list of names as included in the report and that the proposed road names be notified on Council's website for a period of 14 days. If Council receives any objections to the proposed road names, a further report be provided to Council for consideration.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION D2026-389 - RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (MEMORY SUPPORT UNIT): Councillors recommended for the Development Application for Residential Care Facility (Memory Support Unit) at 21 Pierce Street, Wellington be approved subject to Conditions of Development Consent.
NAMING OF THOROUGHFARE ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT CONSENT D1993-114 PART 6 - GRANGEWOOD ESTATE, DUBBO: Councillors endorsed the proposed road name as per the road layout plan and that the proposed road name be notified on Council's website for a period of 14 days. If Council receives any objections to the proposed road names, a further report be provided to Council for consideration.
FORESTVALE ROAD CAUSEWAY UPDATE: Councillors noted the report and endorsed Council continue with the preconstruction activities associated with the construction of a culvert at the location of the causeway and not proceed with the removal of buildup material in Spicers Creek.
Culture and Community Committee
The Report of the Sister City Committee meeting held on 28 September 2026 and the Report of the Youth Council held on 3 September 2026 was noted.
REVIEW AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF ALCOHOL-FREE ZONES FOR 2027: Council recommended the draft Alcohol-Free Zones for 2027 report be placed on public exhibition, noting this report relates solely to Alcohol-Free Zones applying to public roads, footpaths and public car parks, and that the review of alcohol management arrangements within parks, reserves and public open space will be considered through a separate report. A report will be presented back to Council following the public exhibition period, detailing submissions and recommendations for any amendments.
REPORT OF THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SOLAR CANOPY STRUCTURES OVER CEMETERY BURIAL AREAS: Councillors noted the information contained within the report.
Corporate Services Committee
The Report of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting held on 14 September 2026 was noted.
REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT UNDER SECTION 625 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT – SEPTEMBER 2026: Councillors noted the information contained within the report.
COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAM 2026/2027 – ROUND 1 – RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS: Council have recommended the allocation of $70,390.16 under the Community Funding Program Round 1 to the 15 applicants identified as below. The program is an annual initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to support the delivery of community benefit outcomes and assist in the implementation and achievement of Council's strategic objectives.
- Dubbo Filmmakers Incorporated, $3,000
- Dubbo and District Parent Support Group for the Deaf/Hearing Impaired. Inc – Hear our Heart Ear Bus Project, $9,300
- Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge run by Rotary Clubs of Dubbo and Newcastle University, $1,000
- Mr Nolan Furnell (Whisperfest 5), $6,000
- Dubbo Nepalese community Australia, $5,000
- The Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch -1st Dubbo Scout Group, $5,980
- CrossFit Dubbo, (Strong for Life), $6,000
- Dubbo Model Railway Club Inc, $2,882
- Dubbo Rescue Squad, $5,000
- Stuart Town Advancement association incorporated, $5,000
- Westside Panthers Sports Club, $8,300
- ORISCON INC, $2,610
- Ranch Sorting National Championships Australia, $6,000
- Bangladeshi Community Orana Incorporated, $2,000
- Burrabadine Christian Community School, $2318.16
Confidential
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE MOGRIGUY ROAD SANDY CREEK CULVERT AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT: Council recommended to approve the acquisition from Gunya Pastoral Company Pty Ltd of approximately 4,030.529m2 from Lot 1 DP 119361 and 488.371m2 from Lot 1 DP119362 for the Mogriguy Road Sandy Creek Culvert Realignment Project, pursuant to Sections 177 and 178 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW), and upon acquisition the land be dedicated and gazetted as Public Road.
AWARD OF TENDER – CD26/6133 -BUSHRANGERS CREEK ROAD SHARED CONCRETE PATH CONSTRUCTION: Council awarded the tender for the construction if the Bushrangers Creek Road Shared Concrete Path to Matt Redfern Constructions Pty Ltd.
QUOTATION FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THREE 6X4 WATER TRUCKS: Councillors adopted to award the contract for the supply and delivery of three 6x4 water trucks be awarded to Western Truck Group.
OUTCOME OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROCESS – CREO CAFE (WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE) – 76 WINGEWARRA STREET, DUBBO: Council recommended to accept the expression of Interest submission of Applicant 1 (or an approved related entity) subject to acceptance of approved financial capability documentation, and issue a Lease, Licence, Chattels Agreement and Intellectual Property Agreement for Creo Cafe situated at 76 Wingewarra Street.
