Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant for the Richmond River Historical Society to help preserve our community’s rich maritime history. “I am pleased to announce a grant of almost $6000 to the Richmond River Historical Society for its terrific project Lismore By The Sea,” he said. “This project will give the…
I announced another major contract awarded to deliver a section of the Pacific Highway upgrade between Woolgoolga and Ballina. Seymour Whyte Limited—Ostwald Brothers joint venture will deliver a 35-kilometre section of the upgrade. This is great news for our community. This pipeline of contract awards means there are about 2,500 direct jobs and 7,500 indirect…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today said an additional three ageing wooden bridges will be replaced thanks to Federal Government funding of almost $1.5 million. “This is great news for our community,” Mr Hogan said. The bridges are Rambaldinis Road Bridge at Naughtons Gap, one on Old Tenterfield Road at Kippenduff and another…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the announcement of a $2.1 million Community Recovery Fund to provide mental health support and community engagement initiatives to help flood-affected members of our community. “Our community is still dealing with the impact of the March floods and it has become clear that further assistance is needed,”…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the wave of North Coast roadbuilding jobs and investment is continuing, with another major contract awarded to deliver a section of the Pacific Highway upgrade between Woolgoolga and Ballina. He said a Seymour Whyte Limited—Ostwald Brothers joint venture would deliver a 35-kilometre section of the upgrade between Glenugie…
I would like to congratulate the Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary on its 100th anniversary of raising funds for much needed medical equipment at the Hospital. Karen represented me at their afternoon tea as I was in Parliament last week. The Auxiliary was originally known as the Women’s Guide. Its first fundraiser was a tea tent…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the announcement of more than $13,000 of funding to help Coffs Harbour City Council to better understand and manage flood risk. “This grant will allow the council to investigate options to improve evacuation access for residents of the Sunset Caravan Park which is part of the recently…
I dropped in to see Sam Newman who recently opened Woopi Backpackers. The Backpackers is a great addition, attracting more tourism to our town. It offers accommodation for up to 61 people, a juice bar, meals, and eventually hopefully a licensed premise. Great beach and surfing photos, including some of Sam’s dad and grandad adorn…
I recently took the Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion to Nimbin Rocks to inspect the great work being done by the Working on Country Ranger Project. The Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council is doing a terrific job. Thank you to Lead Ranger Keshia Gordon who gave the minister and I a presentation on the…
It was great to announce a $1.5 million upgrade of the Far North Coast’s Regional Hockey Centre in Goonellabah. This is wonderful news for our community. It will transform the existing aged complex into a new state-of-the-art facility for players and spectators. Works will include the installation of lighting, spectator seating, player spaces, official and…