Funded projects
R2 Growing Regions Round 2 funded project
Dubbo Regional Airport Runway Sustainability Project
Dubbo Regional Council received $14,614,867 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Dubbo, New South Wales.
Project facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Dubbo Regional Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Dubbo |
| State | New South Wales |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $14,614,867 |
| Project type | Airports |
| Source | Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 1 |
What is the project?
The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:
The project will deliver stage 1 of the Dubbo Regional Airport upgrades. The project will upgrade and strengthen the main runway, associated taxiways and aprons to support the operation of large air tankers and emergency services, and ensure the airport remains a sustainable and reliable gateway to the region.
Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list (page 1).
Similar funded projects
- Albany Regional Airport Runway Upgrade, Drome WA: $14,693,895
- Northern Peninsula Area Airport Runway Upgrade, Bamaga QLD: $13,495,190
- The Goonoonoorram Project [Kununurra Airport Runway Extension], Kununurra WA: $13,389,626
Planning something similar for Round 3?
Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.
Last updated 30 October 2026. Markdown version