The Building Commission NSW has confirmed it is heading to the Western Plains.

It is part of plans to visit regional locations across the state to ensure local construction sectors are working to the highest possible level.

A spokesman for NSW Building Minister Anaulack Chanthivong told the Western Plains App ‘’ We are heading your way and will make an announcement this month.’’

It follows a recent blitz by NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard and his inspectors throughout the Central West, handing out hefty fines.

“The NSW Government is committed to lifting standards in the residential construction industry across the entire state and that includes our regions," a spokesperson said.

“The Central West inspection blitz is part of an ongoing program to ensure that homeowners, no matter where they live, can have confidence in the quality of their homes.”

Building Commission representatives visited the Central West in early June to conduct inspections on new residential properties as part of the agency’s continued commitment to monitor building work in regional NSW.

A team of inspectors visited 62 sites across Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Blayney.

Fifteen inspectors split their time between general building work inspections, specialist trades like plumbing, electrical, gas and air conditioning, as well as Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) checks.

NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard said the work of his inspectors had been effective.

NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard.

 “On this trip to the Central West, 30 Building Commission NSW staff travelled 822 kilometres to conduct compliance inspections, engage with local councils, communities and stakeholders.

“While inspections were just a small part of what our team did in the Central West, it was still very important to check in on the local industry and ensure the building work is of good quality."

As a result of the compliance campaign Building Commission NSW has drafted 15 Rectification Orders for a range of defects detected during the four-day blitz.

Before these orders are finalised and made public, Building Commission NSW will consider written representations from the developer or principal contractor, as required by legislation.

The visit also saw Building Commission NSW issue 18 penalty infringement notices (PINs) valued at $13,700 for issues related to builder and certifier’s signage, unlicenced work and supervision of trades.

In addition to the PINs, Building Commission NSW inspectors issued 57 written direction notices (WDNs) for specialist electrical work.

“After almost 150 interactions with tradespeople on sites across Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and Blayney, we were pleased with the level of compliance we saw," a commission spokesperson said.

“But the 57 written direction notices issued for electrical work alone speak to the importance of checking in, as there is still work to be done.

“Whether it’s the Central West or the coast, homeowners deserve confidence that their home is safe and sound when they move in."

Building Commission NSW also uses its time in regional areas to conduct council meetings and community “drop-in” sessions providing residents the opportunity to raise building-related issues and ask questions about the regulatory process.

In Orange, Building Commission NSW partnered with the Master Builders Association (MBA) at an evening industry event where 140 attendees shared insights about construction within the region.

The regional inspection program has seen inspectors visit the Mid-North Coast, Tweed and Riverina-Murray so far this year, to ensure residential buildings outside the metro postcodes are up to par.

As part of this regional push, Building Commission NSW has visited 223 residential building sites, expects to issue or has issued 58 orders for building defects, and issued 72 PINs.

Building Commission NSW also plans to visit other regional locations across the state to ensure local construction sectors are working to the highest possible level.