A-Z Plans and Strategies
Council produces a range of strategies and plans to guide our Region's future growth and development. A number of other strategies are in place across different functions of Council, new and amended strategies will be included here as adopted by Council.
These documents are produced with extensive community consultation and influence Council’s decision making, planning, and determine where resources should be focused.
Master Plans
Cameron Park Master Plan
The 2011 Cameron Park Master Plan outlines plans for future development.
Download and view the Cameron Park Master Plan (PDF 7.1MB) (PDF 7.1MB)
Dubbo Street Tree Master Plan
Adopted in 2016, the Dubbo Street Tree Master Plan was created in order to ensure a strategic and holistic approach towards a priority based street tree planting program.
Download and view the Dubbo Street Tree Master Plan (PDF 1.7MB)
Download and view the Street Tree Tool Kit supporting document (PDF 4.4MB)
Download and view the Street Trees for the City of Dubbo supporting document (PDF 11.5MB)
Elizabeth Park Master Plan
The 2011 document guides the development of Elizabeth Park and the Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden.
Download and view the Elizabeth Park Master Plan (PDF 12MB)
Kennard Park Master Plan
The 2017 Kennard Park Master Plan outlines plans for future development.
Download and view the Kennard Park Master Plan (PDF 4.9MB)
Macquarie River CBD Master Plan
Adopted in 2023, the Macquarie River CBD Master Plan identifies work to be completed over the next 20 years and reflects community aspirations for the North and South Precincts.
Download and view the Macquarie River CBD Master Plan (PDF 103.6MB)
Download and view the Macquarie River Master Plan North and South Precincts Appendix A supporting document (PDF 3.5MB)
Download and view the Macquarie River Master Plan North and South Precincts Part A supporting document (PDF 27.5MB)
Download and view the Macquarie River Master Plan North and South Precincts Part B supporting document (PDF 28.5MB)
Open Space Master Plan
Dubbo Regional Council is the focal point in the central west for employment, cultural and recreational opportunities. The 2018 Open Space Master Plan sets a framework for incorporating anticipated growth into public networks.
Download and view the Open Space Master Plan (PDF 1.5MB)
Rygate Park Master Plan
The 2017 Rygate Park Master Plan outlines plans for future development.
Download and view the Rygate Park Master Plan (PDF 1.5MB)
Victoria Park Master Plan
Adopted in 2013, the Victoria Park Master Plan was developed to help ensure that the park remains true to its original intent. This plan will guide the future development and maintenance of the park and ensure that it will continue to deliver high quality recreational facilities and opportunities to the residents and visitors of Dubbo for generations to come.
Download and view the Victoria Park Master Plan (PDF 10.4MB)
Wellington Street Tree Master Plan
Adopted in April 2023, the Wellington Street Master Plan was prepared with the assistance of Urban Forest Consulting who was involved in the drafting of the Dubbo Street Tree Master Plan. The master plan is a strategic tree management document focused on improving the health and canopy coverage of the town.
Download and view the Wellington Street Tree Master Plan (PDF 14MB)
Plans of Management
Old Dubbo Gaol Plan of Management
Adopted in August 2025, the 2025-2035 Old Dubbo Gaol Plan of Management aims to present achievable and specific outcomes for Old Dubbo Gaol over the next 10 years.
Download and view the Old Dubbo Gaol Plan of Management (PDF 3.9MB)
Victoria Park Plan of Management
Adopted in August 2025, the 2025-2035 Victoria Park Plan of Management aims to present achievable and specific outcomes for Victoria Park over the next 10 years.
Download and view the Victoria Park Plan of Management (PDF 7.8MB)
Strategies
Community Engagement Strategy including Community Participation Plan
The 2023-2027 Community Engagement Strategy including Community Participation Plan outlines Dubbo Regional Council’s approach to engaging with the community and stakeholders. It provides transparency and clarity for all stakeholders so they can understand their role in the decision-making process. It outlines who, when and how we will engage on plans and policies.
Download and view the Community Engagement Strategy including Community Participation Plan (PDF 2.9MB)
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan
The 2025-2029 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan aims to create a liveable, well-planned, safe region that is welcoming and where people can engage with others to live, work and socialise. We want to grow opportunities for people in our region to feel safe as they use and enjoy public spaces.
Download and view the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan (PDF 1.2MB)
Cultural Plan
The 2020 Cultural Plan will ensure that Dubbo Regional Council can commit to policy-making based on a solid foundation; developed with, and responding to community and stakeholder feedback, with transparent processes for reporting, monitoring, and review.
Download and view the Cultural Plan (PDF 27.7MB)
Customer Experience Strategy
The 2021-2027 Customer Experience Strategy aims to inform you, our customers, about how the teams and individuals across council are going to work to deliver seamless experiences for residents, businesses and our communities. Council’s first Customer Experience Strategy aims to embody a practical roadmap including learnings from recent reviews which will ensure continual improvement to our customer experiences in the future.
Download and view the Customer Experience Strategy (PDF 17.3MB)
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
The 2022-2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan is Dubbo Regional Council's commitment to striving for an inclusive society and region and advocating for equal rights for all within our communities.
Download and view the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (PDF 2.3MB)
Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan
The 2020 Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan was prepared to ensure the community recognises the issues associated with drought management and their role in supporting Council's actions during drought or emergency incidents and a strategic mechanism for managing water supply in the Local Government Area during periods of drought or emergency incidents.
Download and view the Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan (PDF 14.8MB)
Dubbo Transportation Strategy
The 2020 Dubbo Transportation Strategy aims at reducing traffic congestion within Dubbo Central Business District, facilitate booming Residential Development and open up new regions for Commercial and Industrial development within Dubbo Region and her environs. Efficiency and conducive business opportunity have been the key ingredients towards 2020 strategic innovation plan.
Download and view the Dubbo Transportation Strategy (PDF 5.6MB)
Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan
The 2020-2025 Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan is designed to support and guide Council in reducing energy consumption, increasing energy efficiency, increasing the use and adoption of renewable energy resources and sustainable transport while taking into account the needs and desires of a growing community. The Strategy and Implementation Plan also seeks to support the local community in becoming energy smart.
Download and view the Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan (PDF 3.3MB)
Investment Strategy
The 2025 Investment Strategy sets out Council’s investment goals and targets for the coming year. The aim of the Strategy is to guide the management of Council’s investment portfolio over the short to medium term to achieve a balanced and diversified portfolio, in terms of allowable investment products, credit ratings and maturity terms that will outperform the benchmark indices; and ensure liquidity when required for Council’s operational and capital expenditure needs.
Download and view the Investment Strategy (PDF 517.4KB)
Pesticide Notification Plan
The 2023 Pesticide Notification Plan aims to meet the community’s general right to know about pesticide applications made to outdoor public places that are owned or controlled by Dubbo Regional Council. The plan allows members of the community to take action to avoid contact with pesticides, if they wish.
Download and view the Pesticide Notification Plan (PDF 216.7KB)
Public Art Strategy
The 2023-2033 Public Art Strategy serves as a comprehensive guide for planning, creating, and maintaining public art in the Dubbo Region. A summarised edition of the strategy is available upon request, please contact Council's Cultural Development Officer for a copy on 02 6801 4000.
Download and view the Public Art Strategy (PDF 28.9MB)
Reconciliation Action Plan
The 2025-2026 Reconciliation Action Plan enables Dubbo Regional Council to deepen its understanding of its sphere of influence and the unique contribution it can make to lead progress across the five dimensions. Getting these first steps right will ensure the sustainability of future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, and provide meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation journey.
Download and view the Reconciliation Action Plan (PDF 2.4MB)
Recreation Strategy
The 2020-2030 Recreation Strategy aims to set out how Dubbo Regional Council will improve recreational opportunities over the next 10 years. This strategy guides future planning and delivery of recreation to ensure that our community has access healthy and vibrant lifestyles in our region.
Download and view the Recreation Strategy (PDF 9.9MB)
Smart Region Strategy
The 2022 Smart Region Strategy was created to guide the adoption of technology, data, and innovation as the Dubbo Region pursues greater prosperity, connection, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Download and view the Smart Region Strategy (PDF 3.1MB)
Waste Strategy
The 2025-2035 Waste Strategy provides the long-term strategic direction for Council’s waste services, highlights past achievements and sets out how the waste and resource recovery needs of our region will be met over the next decade.
Download and view the Waste Strategy (PDF 14.1MB)
Water Supply and Sewerage Customer Service Plan
The 2024-2026 Water Supply and Sewerage Customer Service Plan describes Dubbo Regional Council's customer services and responsibilities in accordance with the legislative framework for Local Government Water Utilities in NSW.
Download and view the Water Supply and Sewerage Customer Service Plan (PDF 6.6MB)
Youth Action Plan
The 2025-2029 Youth Action Plan outlines Dubbo Regional Council's commitments in response to identified youth issues, desires and aspirations. Actions for this plan will seek to enhance the experience of local youth aged 12-24 living in our Local Government Area (LGA) and contribute to building capacity as they mature.
Download and view the Youth Action Plan (PDF 1.7MB)
Frameworks
Development Contributions Plan for Dubbo Open Space and Recreation Facilities
The purpose of the 2016-2026 Development Contributions Plan for Dubbo Open Space and Recreation Facilities is to identify a range of land acquisition, parkland and sporting facility expansion and related embellishment that is required to support the growth of Dubbo.
Download and view the Development Contributions Plan for Dubbo Open Space and Recreation Facilities (PDF 1.5MB)
Net Zero Framework for Council Operations
The purpose of the 2023-2050 Net Zero Framework is to provide Council with an overarching blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero within its operations by 2050 at the absolute latest.
Download and view the Net Zero Framework for Council Operations (PDF 3.2MB)
Tree Preservation Order Significant Tree Register
The purpose of the 2023 Tree Preservation Order Significant Tree Register is to continue to provide protection of public trees (and those listed on private land that appear on the Significant Tree Register) through to March 2024.
Download and view the Tree Preservation Order Significant Tree Register (PDF 13.4MB)
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2025