Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a re-elected Turnbull/Joyce Government will provide $200,000 for CCTV cameras in Grafton. The funding has been committed under the Coalition’s Safer Communities Fund. “CCTV makes our town safer, can save lives, and most certainly will prevent crime,” Mr Hogan said. “I am proud to deliver this important…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $15,000 grant to the Northern Rivers Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club. The grant is for the completion of Stage 1 of the Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park in Alstonville. Work will include the construction of an onsite carpark and an upgrade of about 35 metres of…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today said a re-elected Coalition Government would provide $1 million to the Woolgoolga Life Saving Club to construct a new Surf Club House to replace the existing ageing facility. “This is great news for the Woolgoolga community and in particular the Surf Club’s 400 volunteer members who so freely…
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Areas in Page will receive improved mobile phone coverage if the Coalition is re-elected as part of an additional $60 million commitment to extend the successful Mobile Black Spot Program, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced today. New mobile base stations in Nammoona, Ramornie, Yorklea, and Kyogle will bring a much-needed boost to mobile…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the $3 million upgrade Lismore’s Oakes will help the grounds become northern New South Wales’ premier sports facility, capable of hosting premiership AFL, rugby league, soccer, and rugby union matches. “Upgrading the oval’s spectator and player facilities will have a hugely positive effect on the region. I’m particularly…
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Local residents living near the Pacific Highway between Woolgoolga and Halfway Creek are already enjoying the benefits of the upgrade after the opening of Sherwood Creek Road overpass. “The Sherwood Creek Road overpass opened to traffic in early May and has increased safety for motorists on Sherwood Creek Road by removing an at-grade intersection with…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and NSW Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced FKG Group has been awarded the tender for soft soil treatment work on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade between Tyndale and Maclean. Mr Hogan said as part of the 155 kilometre project some sections of highway require work…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant to the Grafton Gem Club to purchase new machinery. “The club has been located at the Grafton Showgrounds for well over ten years and is a popular tourist destination throughout the year, particularly during the Grafton Show, Jacaranda Festival and the Grafton Scouts Gem/Craft festival,”…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s decision not to introduce the Backpacker Tax on July 1. “I am very happy that the tax will not be introduced from July 1,” Mr Hogan said. “Our farmers face ongoing challenges to secure an adequate workforce to pick the blueberries, harvest macadamias, process meat…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new multi-purpose classroom at Tuntable Falls Community Primary School in Nimbin. Students and staff at Tuntable Falls Community Primary School now have full use of the new class room and teacher store room. The Australian Government provided $250,000 in funding from the Capital Grants Programme. Mr…
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