OzFish River Repair Bus Future Secure
Dubbo’s well regarded River Repair Bus has been given a lifeline in funding from Dubbo Regional Council, thanks to a $40,000 funding agreement.
The funding would ensure the fantastic work from staff and volunteers would be able to continue, according to Councillor Dayne Gumley and he said that was why he had made it a priority to ensure Council provided the essential support.
“I’m over the moon that the River Repair Bus will continue to operate while at the same time working collaboratively with the Council to achieve real and practical outcomes with our river,” Councillor Gumley said.
“I’m a keen believer in practical environmental solutions where residents can see real results. There are so many environmental programs that are taxpayer-funded but it can be hard to see if these programs are having a positive effect. However in the case of the River Repair Bus, genuine outcomes are there to be seen and appreciated by everyone.
Some of the achievements of the River Repair Bus in recent years include planting and maintaining trees, rubbish clean-up and erosion control, all essential to the health of the Macquarie River.
“Locals have also indicated that they value the bus because it has a very large volunteer contingent.
“It’s an incredible feat for this organisation to be not only directly helping our environment but also assisting the community by providing a great social outlet. This organisation brings together skilled professionals and those who are looking for valuable work experience to make our region a better place.
Councillor Gumley said the current Council was focused on measures that would benefit the community for the long-term.
“Along with Council’s new Gross Pollutant Traps that will soon be constructed, I’m very proud of the fact that Council is getting on with the job of improving our river. It is a fantastic asset for the Dubbo Region,” Councillor Gumley said.