Attracting new residents is a high priority in Narromine Shire Council's draft Delivery Program as feedback opens for their plans over the next ten years.

Five draft documents covering finances, infrastructure projects, management and general priorities are up for public comment until 5pm on 18 June.

The Delivery Program runs until June 2029 and in its draft form also commits the council to "promote programs that will minimise crime and assist in crime protection including our young and most vulnerable."

“These are important documents that shape the future of our region and reflect the community’s aspirations and expectations,” Narromine mayor Ewen Jones said.

“We want to make sure they align with what our community values and needs - so we’re calling on residents, businesses and community groups to take a look and share their feedback.

“Of particular interest to residents will be the planned 15 per cent increase in water access and usage charges. The additional funds collected will be allocated to the development of the new water treatment plant for Narromine."

Grain silos in the Narromine township. IMAGE: River McCrossen

The draft program has four key themes, which broadly involve ensuring community health and safety, growing the economy, protecting the environment and improving trust in the local government.

The document also lists a set of major infrastructure projects over $300,000 and when Council expects to deliver them.

That includes the $8.8 million grant-funded Narromine Industrial Subdivision on Craigie Lea Lane, which will be built along the planned Inland Rail project route.

Council staff will consider feedback before presenting the final documents for councillors to endorse at their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

"I think Narromine's got a lot going for it," Narromine Business Collective co-president Felicity Roberts said.

"When people want to move, businesses grow, schools grow, then the hospital is able to have more facilities, more staffing. It's this follow on effect.

"I think that's where you work with Council to get some of these things off the ground."

Narromine Business Collective Co-president Felicity Roberts (middle of front row) with fellow collective members in May 2025. IMAGE: supplied

She is also interested in revamping the shire's 'Shop Local' night towards Christmas, which she said has lost traction in recent years.

She said could involve targeting visitors from Dubbo.

"It's just reinventing it a little bit. Will there be food stalls perhaps? Can we entice more of the business food owners to open the open their door? Would they do a special cocktail for the night? Do we actually get a bus from Dubbo and market it more?"

If you're a resident or ratepayer in Narromine Shire, you can view and comment on the council's plans and documents here.