The first act of demolition has occurred on the works that will make way for the expansion of the Whiddon Group’s Aged Care Facility in Kyogle, Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said.
“The Government has committed $4.7 million to the project that will see 24 new places for elderly residents.
“This is great news for Kyogle, as it means more jobs will be made available in the local area.
“It will also mean local aged residents who don’t want to move out of the area, will have more opportunity to stay near family and friends.
Director Care Services for Whiddon Kyogle, Kathy Gibson said the aged care expansion project has been a fantastic outcome for the wider the Kyogle community.
“Today, we officially commence the construction phase of the project, with demolition set to begin on one of the existing wings of the home, to make way for the new building and the additional aged care places.
“We are delighted to have Member for Page, Mr Kevin Hogan, here today to celebrate this project milestone with us. Mr Hogan has been a long time supporter of aged care, and of Whiddon, in the region and has supported our organisation to achieve a number of important growth projects.
“Whiddon has a strong commitment to caring for older Australians in rural, regional and remote areas and this project will help us further invest and grow in this region. It will provide more jobs, including new positions at our aged care home in nursing care, hospitality and hotel services, along with 94 construction jobs during the building phase and an annual $1 million contribution to the region following its completion.”
“The project that we see begin today will include the construction of a new wing, 24 new aged care places, new courtyards to promote outdoor living and easy access to gardens, a new servery to service two dining rooms and a new laundry to service a larger aged care home with additional residents.”
Some of the major projects Kevin Hogan has delivered for our community include:
- $15 million for expansion of Norco’s Ice-cream factory
- $17 million in grants for nine job-creating projects
- More than 300 new Aged Care beds
- New Headspace in Grafton
- Co-funding $7 million upgrade of Clarence Way
- Redevelopment of Oakes Oval
- Expansion of Summerland House Farm
- New Northern Rivers Regional Art Gallery
- Expanded North Coast Regional Hockey Complex
- Maclean Riverside Precinct
- Casino Amphitheatre
- Southern Cross Lads Safe Driving Course
- Co-funding $7 million upgrade of Clarence Way
- Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club
- Wollongbar Club House
- Kyogle Aquatic Centre
- Upgrade of Casino Saleyard
- Sealed road to Toonumbar Dam
- Repair of Woodburn to Coraki Road
- Coffs Harbour bypass
- Revitalisation of Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall
- Major upgrade of Culmaran Creek Road
- Upgrade of Harwood Mill and Refinery
- Replacing 20 wooden bridges in Kyogle
- Upgraded Albert Park Baseball Complex
- Upgrade of Casino Hospital Emergency Department
- Six new Trade Training Centres
- Record bulk billing rates
- Record funding for our local schools
- Record health funding
- Woodburn Riverside Precinct
- Casino Drill Hall Precinct
- More In-Home and Residential Aged Care place
