Dubbo City Council has received a development application to close some existing roads in the suburb, make some new roads and change residential lots.

The next stage in the redevelopment of the former Gordon Estate comes as the NSW Housing Minister and the real estate agent in charge of selling off the estate highlight its changing fortunes.

Dubbo mayor Greg Matthews said it is still early days, but he is also positive about Rosewood Grove.

Housing Minister David Borger presented the case that the decision to redevelop the estate had been right for Dubbo and was now delivering results.

“Rosewood Grove is really starting to come into its own,” he said.

“I am delighted that it is throwing off the stigma of the past and residents of this re-invigorated area can move forward with pride in their neighbourhood.”

As of yesterday, 95 properties and 14 blocks of land had been sold under the Building Stronger Communities Strategy for Rosewood Grove West Dubbo.

“These properties offer genuine affordable housing options for owner-occupiers who are wishing to purchase properties in the market,” Mr Borger said.

“The proceeds from the sale of the West Dubbo public housing area are being reinvested straight back into local social housing.”

Western Plains Real Estate agent Chris Barber has spent the past two years selling the estate’s houses and blocks to new owners.

That process has gone “better than expected” and now she is looking forward to the landscaping of the Catherine and Linda drives which will be “beautiful”.

Clients have told her how happy they are that they invested in the area and she says the stigma has gone.

Cr Greg Matthews said to date there had been only four constructions but they were a welcome step.

“It’s early days yet but it’s good to see the refurbishment,” he said.

The next auction of properties in the estate will be held on July 29.

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