Dubbo Regional Council has announced it will review plans for its long-awaited Wiradjuri Tourism Centre, saying the project is no longer considered financially sustainable or affordable for the community.
The Council made the decision after declining all tenders for the project, with each submission exceeding the available budget allocation.
The project will now undergo a comprehensive review to reassess its scope and financial sustainability.
“Council acknowledges this represents a change in direction for the project again and recognises the significant work that has been undertaken over many years,” Council said in a statement.
“However, due to ongoing delays, project deferrals and escalating construction costs, the project in its current form is no longer considered financially sustainable or affordable for the community.”
The decision means Council has an opportunity to reassess the project and determine what can be realistically delivered within the financial constraints, while also providing value and benefit for the community, it stated.
The cultural tourism project has been several years in the making and undergone multiple revisions as costs have escalated.
