Wellington: Plans to upgrade Aboriginal mission Nanima Village
Plans to the value of $1 million have been lodged to upgrade the first Aboriginal inland mission near Wellington. Read more about the upgrades and additional houses here.
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Plans for a $1 million revamp of a cultural significant site near Wellington will improve the existing housing and shared spaces.
Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council is planning to upgrade Nanima Village to provide a welcoming environment for future generations.
Nanima Village was the first Aboriginal inland mission and is currently home to more than 100 Aboriginal people.
It is located on Wiradjuri land in the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) local government area and has an area of 33.9 hectares at 300 Nanima Village Rd.
The plans, currently before DRC, propose the creation of 30 lots, including 21 existing residential buildings, a shop and open space.
There will also be upgrades to the existing preschool, Nanima Village Rd and Lowrie Dr, while other works include basic footpath upgrades, additional open space and parking facilities.
Planning documents state that the proposed subdivision formed part of the State Government’s Roads to Home program which partners with Aboriginal communities across NSW to improve quality of life and economic opportunities.
“The program does this by taking a co-ordinated and cooperative approach to improving
infrastructure, and to providing training and employment opportunities,” the plans state.
“The program respects the rights of local landholders and empowers Aboriginal communities to make decisions about how and if their land is used to provide infrastructure.”
The developer says the upgrade works would “have a positive impact on Nanima Village through upgrades to amenities and infrastructure and subdivision”.
“In particular, the proposed subdivision will enable the residents of individual dwellings to have greater autonomy over their property in terms of mail, emergency services access.”
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