PHIL DONATO MP MEMBER FOR ORANGE Orange For the past seven years, I have advocated for better passenger rail services for Orange and the Central West. After previous inaction, the now government, led by Premier Chris Minns with Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, is considering our request. Enhanced rail connectivity is crucial for economic growth, reduced travel times, and improved access to healthcare and education. The Orange Rail Action Group (ORAG) has gathered over 10,000 signatures supporting an express train from Orange to Sydney. With positive engagement from Minister Aitchison, a daily bullet train service would position Orange as a key regional hub. Upgrading the Main Western Line is essential to support these services and the Inland Rail project. I am committed to working with the Minns Government to deliver this vital rail service for Orange and the Central West. Over five years ago, former Premier Gladys Berejiklian visited Orange, announcing funding for a sports stadium contingent on local votes. I successfully persuaded the government to honour this commitment regardless of the election results. However, inflation, COVID- related delays, continual project changes, and rising construction costs have made the original $25 million inadequate, increasing the costs to $60 million. Progress is slowly becoming visible, major earthworks are finished with "Stage One," including eight football fields and three turf cricket pitches, expected to be completed by mid-2025. Given the ongoing delays and changes, it is crucial to move forward with the project as soon as possible to prevent further cost blowouts and ensure the timely delivery of top-tier sporting facilities for Orange. PERFECT MIR PERFECT BBQ Congrats to Orange City Rugby Club on Sun July 7 Sun August 4 11.30 till 2 Cook Park, Orange 02 6362 5199 their successful Local Sports Grant Program grant of $19.765 for underground watering system at Pride Park Huge congratulations to Haylee Redfern, for winning 1st place in the TALC Amateur Event at the World Kettlebell Sport Federation (WKSF) World Championships. Congratulation to Lachlan Thompson who represented Orange Aquatic Swimming Club at the Australian Olympic trials. orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au I was proud to present Mr Robert Taylor JP a certificate on behalf of NSW Attorney General The Hon. Michael Daley MP, recognising 50 years of service to the community as a Justice of the Peace. 194a Lords Place, Orange NSW 2800 Authorised by Phil Donato MP, Member for Orange, funded using parliamentary entitlements PHIL DONATO MP MEMBER FOR ORANGE Orange For the past seven years , I have advocated for better passenger rail services for Orange and the Central West . After previous inaction , the now government , led by Premier Chris Minns with Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison , is considering our request . Enhanced rail connectivity is crucial for economic growth , reduced travel times , and improved access to healthcare and education . The Orange Rail Action Group ( ORAG ) has gathered over 10,000 signatures supporting an express train from Orange to Sydney . With positive engagement from Minister Aitchison , a daily bullet train service would position Orange as a key regional hub . Upgrading the Main Western Line is essential to support these services and the Inland Rail project . I am committed to working with the Minns Government to deliver this vital rail service for Orange and the Central West . Over five years ago , former Premier Gladys Berejiklian visited Orange , announcing funding for a sports stadium contingent on local votes . I successfully persuaded the government to honour this commitment regardless of the election results . However , inflation , COVID- related delays , continual project changes , and rising construction costs have made the original $ 25 million inadequate , increasing the costs to $ 60 million . Progress is slowly becoming visible , major earthworks are finished with " Stage One , " including eight football fields and three turf cricket pitches , expected to be completed by mid - 2025 . Given the ongoing delays and changes , it is crucial to move forward with the project as soon as possible to prevent further cost blowouts and ensure the timely delivery of top - tier sporting facilities for Orange . PERFECT MIR PERFECT BBQ Congrats to Orange City Rugby Club on Sun July 7 Sun August 4 11.30 till 2 Cook Park , Orange 02 6362 5199 their successful Local Sports Grant Program grant of $ 19.765 for underground watering system at Pride Park Huge congratulations to Haylee Redfern , for winning 1st place in the TALC Amateur Event at the World Kettlebell Sport Federation ( WKSF ) World Championships . Congratulation to Lachlan Thompson who represented Orange Aquatic Swimming Club at the Australian Olympic trials . orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au I was proud to present Mr Robert Taylor JP a certificate on behalf of NSW Attorney General The Hon . Michael Daley MP , recognising 50 years of service to the community as a Justice of the Peace . 194a Lords Place , Orange NSW 2800 Authorised by Phil Donato MP , Member for Orange , funded using parliamentary entitlements