A man-made lake would attract huge numbers of visitors to the city and create a range of new business opportunities, says Dubbo Regional Council candidate John Ryan.
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The Central Ward candidate said rowing and yachting could be offered on the lake and it would also attract sporting events.
“Cities like Shepparton have a lake as their feature and even much smaller communities such as Temora, Jerilderie and Condobolin have been able to build lakes, so why is it difficult in a major centre like Dubbo? As well as boosting tourism it would be a godsend for locals during hot summers,” Mr Ryan said.
It was a concept that should be investigated with the full support of the elected councillors and staff, Mr Ryan said. He said in Condo a B&S Committee raised the funds to build the lake and it was shameful that as a city of 40,000 Dubbo hadn’t even been able to make a start.
“We need positive vision steering Dubbo Regional Council from the top, if we can change the current culture of conservative, process-driven decision making the opportunities would be endless for the city,” Mr Ryan said.
