The upgrade of Casino Memorial Swimming Pool is now underway. Stage one is worth $6.68 million and will ensure the future of this very important community asset. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the upgrade was a vitally important project for our community. “This work includes the construction of a new eight-lane,…
The southern gateway to Casino has an iconic public space for visitors and the local community to enjoy. The Casino Drill Hall precinct is an attractive destination for passing travellers and a unique hub for local events. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $885,000 Federal Government grant to further develop the…
Additional assistance is now available for communities affected by flooding in February 2021. Recovery grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses are now available in Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, and Richmond Valley. Previously, support was available for communities impacted by major storms and…
As major work begins on the Wiigulga Sports Complex, 12 local sub-contractors and consultants who have been engaged to date to work with Lahey Constructions on the build were welcomed to the site today by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan MP, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh MP and Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor…
Students at St Andrew’s Christian School in Clarenza can now benefit from two new classrooms and amenity blocks. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new building. “St Andrew’s Christian School is a great community school and it needed more classrooms to continue growing,” Mr Hogan said. “I secured…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $980,540 to improve heavy vehicle access to Townsend Industrial Estate. “This funding will be used to strengthen the road pavement, widen road shoulders and improve drainage,” Mr Hogan said. “Council have matched this funding, making it a $1.96 million investment in our business community.” …
Community Halls are important spaces in our community. Evans Head Scout Hall and Evans Head Recreation Hall needed to make various improvements to their facilities to make them safer and better for the groups that use the halls. Last year, Richmond Valley Council received a $1 million Federal Government grant to assist with drought…
Razorback Lookout is a very popular spot to look out over our spectacular coastal town of Evans Head. It is used by many tourists and locals. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $399,963 to redevelop the lookout. “This is great news for tourists who come to visit and stay in our…
The Federal Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for individuals in Corindi Beach, Upper Corindi and Red Rock who were affected by heavy rainfall and floods in February. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said both payments will be available from 8.00am Monday 19 April.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the latest Australian job and economic figures. “The unemployment rate has dropped from 7.5 per cent at its peak to 5.6 per cent in March, as the economy added a further 70,700 jobs last month alone,” Mr Hogan said. “This marks the sixth consecutive…