The new Dubbo Bridge project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion in Dubbo and enhance access across the Macquarie River, particularly during flood events.
Transport for NSW, in partnership with Dubbo Regional Council and the Dubbo community, will name the new Dubbo Bridge. Naming major bridges provides a useful navigational reference for motorists and allows the community to recognise and celebrate cultural, historical and social connections in the region.
At the Ordinary Council meeting held on Thursday 23 November 2023, Dubbo Regional Council resolved that council’s preferred name for the new Dubbo Bridge shall be a First Nations name relevant to the location and/or function of the bridge such as a crossing place on a river and that this resolution of council be the focus of the community consultation undertaken by Transport for NSW.
The community consultation will be carried out in two phases:
- Asking members of the local First Nations community to suggest appropriate Wiradjuri names for the bridge to take forward for further consideration by 31 July 2024.
- Inviting the wider community to provide feedback on the Wiradjuri names shortlisted by the local First Nations community and/or make other suggestions.
You can read more about the bridge naming process in our fact sheet.
Tell us what you think
Our first phase of consultation is now open. We are asking members of the local First Nations community to suggest appropriate Wiradjuri names for the bridge to take forward for further consideration by 31 July 2024.
If you are a member of the First Nations community residing in the Dubbo local government area, you are invited to fill out the online form below or, if you prefer, you can download the form and email it to dubboprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au or post it using the reply-paid details provided.
