The first phase of the project was scheduled to begin in January this year, however, Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders says the planning team are now aiming to lodge a development application in the next two months.

"Planning of the Dubbo Indoor Sport Facility is well underway with the engagement of local design consultants Premise and Barnson," Mr Saunders said.

"The project team are currently reviewing design options with an aim to submit a development application to Dubbo Regional Council by April 2021,"

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In August 2020, the master plans for the site were released online with Stage 1 of the project focus on the indoor facility.

"The NSW Government has provided direct and indirect funding of $23.3 million to the project and the facility will incorporate compliant sports facilities that cater for netball, basketball, indoor hockey, futsal and volleyball,"

"The PCYC facilities will provide a safe and accessible place where young people can grow their skills and character to develop into community leaders. The PCYC aims to prevent crime by, and against, young people through the provision of programs that suit all ages and lifestyles."

The facility will be constructed on River Street, adjacent to the Charles Sturt University campus.

2021 is shaping up to be a good year for sports fans in Dubbo with an NRL game in May and the newly re-developed No 1 Oval which can now host high level representative cricket matches.

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