One of the Clarence Valley’s largest timber companies, Big River Group has been successful in securing a $10 million ‘dollar-for-dollar’ bushfire industry recovery grant to assist in consolidating its operations and enhance its Grafton-based facility, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis have announced. Big River is well renowned with…
Yamba’s main access road will soon see another roundabout constructed on the corner of Shores Drive and Yamba Road to further improve traffic flow thanks to a $2.7 million grant awarded to Clarence Valley Council, co-funded by the Federal and NSW Governments. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris…
Young Australians in the Clarence Valley can now apply for a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications scholarship. Round 3 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians is open, offering up to $5,000 a year to undertake an approved course of study. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the scholarships offered…
The Federal Government announced a new Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) earlier this year. This program is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Clarence Valley Council received over $2 million…
Grafton’s iconic Jacaranda Festival is Australia’s longest running floral festival. It is such an important part of our community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently announced new funding to give next year’s festival an important kick-start. “$195,000 has been allocated to install lighting on our famous jaca trees,” Mr Hogan said. …
The Federal Government announced a new Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) earlier this year. This program is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Clarence Valley Council received over $2 million…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today officially opened the new truck wash at the Grafton Saleyards. This will benefit industry and improve outcomes for the environment. Mr Hogan said the recently completed work is now reducing truck wash wait times and ensuring trucks can be cleaned…
The Page Electorate is set for a major boost with new funding announced for 41 projects across the Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley Local Government Area’s (LGA). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects. “$17.8 million will be used to support jobs…
The Pacific Highway Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade continues to make strides with motorists set to enjoy nine kilometres of dual carriageway opening between Maclean and Mororo. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Pacific Highway upgrade is on the home stretch, after more than 34 kilometres opened between Woodburn and Pimlico last week.…
Woodburn, Broadwater and Wardell will be bypassed tonight with the opening of 34 kilometres of new Pacific Motorway between Woodburn and Pimlico. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the milestone was one of the last major pieces of the Pacific Highway upgrade to cross the finish…