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Almost $3 billion worth of contracts awarded on the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 14 November 2017

Contracts totalling almost $3 billion have now been awarded on the 155-kilometre Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the milestone showed the sheer scale of one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects, with completed works along the full Pacific Highway length already delivering…

Child care relief to help local families

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 14 November 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more than 5000 families in our community will be better off from the Coalition Government’s child care overhaul. He said the new child care package will provide the greatest hours of support to the families who work the longest hours, and the greatest subsidy and financial support to…

Grant for new Grandstand Seating

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 13 November 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant of more than $15,000 for new Grandstand seating at the Yamba Sports Rugby League Ground. “This is great news for sport in our community,” he said. “The grant will provide new Grandstand seating for about 200 spectators.” President of the Lower Clarence Magpies Senior…

Grant for Surf Life Saving Club to purchase new boat

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 13 November 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant of almost $17,000 to the Minnie Water Wooli Surf Life Saving Club to purchase a new boat. “This is great news for this volunteer club,” he said. “The grant will allow the Minnie Water Wooli Surf Life Saving Club to expand its surf boat…

Work starts on $14 million upgrade of Casino’s Saleyards

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 1 November 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the sod on the first stage of the $14 million development of the Casino Saleyards. “If you are one of the 1200 people employed by the Meatworks, are a cattle producer, or a small business in the region, this $14 million redevelopment is great news,” Mr Hogan…

Flood assistance to our community now approaching $100 million

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 31 October 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Government grants and assistance pouring into the North Coast to help our community recover from the March floods was now approaching $100 million. “These Federal and State Government grants and assistance are helping our community rebuild,” Mr Hogan said. “This assistance includes help for families whose houses were…

Is the next big Smart Farms idea in our community?

Media Releases, UncategorizedBy Kevin Hogan MP 24 October 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said local farmers, fishers, community and industry groups can apply for grants of between $5000 and $100,000 to assist them to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and support agricultural systems to adapt to change. Mr Hogan called for applications from local farmers and community…

No Halfway Measures As Woolgoolga To Halfway Creek Pacific Highway Upgrade Opens To Traffic

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 24 October 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said motorists are now enjoying a smoother and safer journey along 10 kilometres of new divided highway as part of the 14-kilometre Woolgoolga to Halfway Creek Pacific Highway upgrade. “As part of the Woolgoolga to Halfway Creek upgrade, all highway traffic is now travelling on the new divided…

Ballina Airport project takes off

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 16 October 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said a $3 million Federal Government grant to construct Airport Boulevard at Ballina would improve access to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and create jobs. “This is great news for the entire Northern Rivers community,” he said. “Ballina airport is one of the busiest airports in regional Australia handling close…

Work starts on $3 million upgrade of Lismore’s Oakes Oval

Media ReleasesBy Kevin Hogan MP 12 October 2017

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the first sod on the $3 million upgrade of Lismore’s Oakes Oval. The Federal Government contributed $1.4 million to the Oakes Oval project, with the AFL, Lismore City Council and the Lismore Swans AFL matching the funds in cash or in-kind. “The project includes an extension of…

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