The NSW government has named Tradies In Sight as manager of a 1085-square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, complete with a building formerly used by girl guides.

State Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and founder of Tradies In Sight Bruno Efoti have inspected the Crown land.

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"Tradies In Sight is a grassroots organisation that supports regional tradies by hosting events and encouraging them to talk about issues they are facing, and then connecting them to services if needed," Mr Saunders said.

"Bruno does amazing work in the community but needed somewhere to call home, where people knew they could come and have a chat or take part in one of the many events he holds with local tradies."

A former carpenter, Mr Efoti said many tradies struggled with business and personal pressures and "many bottle it up inside".

"Tradies work long hours on physically-demanding tasks and have to navigate a range of business and personal issues but mental health is not often talked about due to a you'll-be-right attitude," he said.

"There is a stereotype that if you work in trades you always need to be tough and unemotional but that's not realistic.

"Looking after your mental and emotional health, as well as physical health, is key to doing your job well and living a good life.

"We're doing a lot of work in Dubbo and outreaching to Orange, Parkes and Mudgee.

"We're also getting interest from Walgett, Coonamble, Brewarrina and Bourke."

NSW Property Minister Melinda Pavey gave her stamp of approval to Tradies In Sight taking charge of the reserve.

"This reserve will provide an operating base and workshop where Tradies In Sight can meet with tradespeople, and also provide mentoring and coaching for young people interested in pursuing a trade," she said.

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