🏟️ Petition Calls for Dubbo Sports Hub Funding Guarantee

Local Petition Fights for Dubbo Sports Hub

A passionate petition is making its way to the NSW State Parliament, urging the government to reinstate funding for the proposed Dubbo Sports Hub and PCYC project. The project, initially allocated $48.6 million under the previous Liberal and Nationals government, was deemed unviable by the current NSW Labor government despite a variation request from PCYC NSW that would have allowed construction within the existing budget.

The petition, signed by citizens of the Dubbo electorate and residents of Western NSW, highlights the profound disappointment felt throughout the community. The cancellation of the sports hub removes a much-anticipated facility and threatens to eliminate vital diversionary programs for at-risk youth.

Petitioners are calling on the Legislative Assembly to:

• Guarantee the $48.6 million in funding.
• Approve the variation request.
• Acknowledge the significant social consequences of cancelling the project.
• Commit to building the facility to boost sports participation and enable Dubbo to host major indoor sporting events, reducing financial strain on families.

The petition's success hinges on the government's response to these concerns. The community eagerly awaits a decision that will greatly impact the future of sports and youth development in Dubbo.