The Casino Food Co-op has completed a significant upgrade to their production facilities. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new facility. “I secured $1.55 million in Federal Government funding to put towards the construction of a state-of-the-art retail ready processing room,” Mr Hogan said. “Casino Meatworks employs 1,000…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan this week officially launched his campaign for the election on May 21. He was joined by Minister for Agriculture David Littlepround in Grafton. “It is a great honour to be our community’s representative in Canberra. I have and always will have, our community’s interests front and centre,” Mr…
The Federal Government has committed $1 million over three years for Casino Beef Week as part of the Large Agricultural Events program. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the funding would ensure the future of the festival for many years to come. “We all know that Casino is the Beef Capital of…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $20 million to upgrade 31km of the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville. “The Clarence Way is a critical route connecting the Bonalbo and Urbenville communities however the road is currently in exceptionally poor condition.” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will see significant safety improvements…
Community halls in the Clarence Valley will be upgraded with funding under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Federal Member of Page Kevin Hogan said $2.4 million in funding will be used to improve the resilience of public halls directly affected by the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. “Community halls in Nymboida, Coaldale,…
I was in Canberra this week for the budget. I tried to get home yesterday but was flooded out, today looks like a better chance. While in Parliament, I told our story. I spoke about our trauma, pain, anger, heroic actions of volunteers and community members. I have had meetings with many cabinet members…
The Federal Government has today announced a flood mitigation study for the Wilsons/Richmond River catchment. It has also allocated $75 million to fund the findings of such modelling. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the debate on flood mitigation in our region are finished. “For too long previous Councils have debated…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a new support package to support our region to recover and rebuild. “Today we have announced support for small business and primary producers, with funding to help individuals and families to be announced in coming days.” Mr Hogan said. Grants for small businesses – up…
Lismore Regional Airport is an important facility for our local economy. Pre-COVID it catered for around 12,000 flying passengers annually. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the sod on a $300,000 project to construct an aircraft run-up bay. “This upgrade will reduce runway congestion, improving the airport capacity and general safety…
Lismore is the regional hub of the Northern Rivers, it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. It is important we continue to upgrade our community facilities, both for locals and visitors. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,456,340 for three new projects in Lismore. “$430,000 will be used to…