Building Commission NSW visits Central West to connect with community, industry and local Government
Building Commission NSW will visit the Central West in June to connect with the community, construction industry and local Government, as part of its commitment to regional communities around the state.
The four-day visit from June 3 to 6 will see a team of Building Commission NSW inspectors and the NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard, visit Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo.
During the visit Building Commission NSW will attend stakeholder meetings with local councils, host drop-in sessions with the community and undertake inspections to monitor development in the region.
Stakeholder meetings will be held with Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo councils to discuss building activity, regulatory priorities and the role of local government in upholding quality standards.
Inspectors will carry out site visits at both single storey and multi-storey residential developments, focusing on the quality of building work, battery installations, supervision of specialist trades, unlicensed work and site signage.
Building Commission NSW will also host community engagement “drop-in” sessions at council venues, with the events providing residents the opportunity to raise building-related issues and ask questions about the regulatory process.
This year Building Commission NSW has conducted hundreds of inspections across the Tweed, Mid North Coast and Riverina Murray to engage with local communities and monitor the quality of building work in the regions.
This ongoing regional compliance program will help inform future Building Commission NSW initiatives, with feedback gathered from councils, communities and industry participants used to shape ongoing future inspection schedules and education campaigns.
By expanding its regional footprint Building Commission NSW is sending a clear message that quality and accountability are not just metropolitan concerns - they are the foundation of every home, in every town across the state.
Quotes to be attributed to NSW Building Commissioner, James Sherrard:
“Our visit to the Central West is an opportunity to connect directly with the people behind the buildings: the local tradies, council officers, and residents who are shaping the future of these communities.
“It’s important we understand their experiences on the ground and work together to ensure building quality is upheld at every stage.
“Current projections indicate approximately 700 new residential dwellings will be built in the Central West region by July 2026, with housing targets likely to increase the number of building approvals in the next 12 months.
“As demand for housing grows, we want to be proactive in preventing issues before they arise.
“That means more than inspections - it means sharing knowledge, building capability and setting clear expectations about what good practice looks like.
“This region deserves consistent attention and meaningful engagement from regulators. We’re here to demonstrate that strong oversight isn’t just a city-based effort
“It’s our job to make sure quality and compliance are present in every corner of the state.”
Quotes to be attributed to Minister for Building, Anoulack Chanthivong:
“The Central West is a growing part of our state and we’re seeing increased demand for housing and infrastructure right across the region.
“This visit by Building Commission NSW, alongside the Building Commissioner, reflects our commitment to supporting regional councils and local industry to deliver well-built homes.
“By working closely with local government we’re backing their efforts to promote compliant construction that meets community expectations and withstands the test of time.
“This regional inspection program, which will promote regular site checks, face to face engagement and a strong local presence, makes sure the regions are not only growing but growing well.”