A multi-million funding injection to upgrade to unsealed sections of the Clarence Way will improve access for local agricultural and forestry industries and regional freight connecting Grafton to the Bruxner Highway. Making the announcement today, Federal Member for Page and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said both governments will co-fund the project to…
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…
A Richmond Valley Council project to future proof an essential service in Rappville is a step closer thanks to a $3 million funding boost. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced funding for a new packaged sewage treatment plant. Residents currently have a series of…
Rappville Sawmill was severely impacted by the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It is a vitally important industry for the community and supports over 100 local jobs. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced $742,090 for the Rappville Timber Processing Resilience Project. Mr Hogan said the…
The Casino Showground and Racecourse has received a multi-million funding boost to undertake a major redevelopment. It will allow the facility to attract people from around the region, and potentially interstate. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced $8.2 million to turn the facility into a…
Crucial infrastructure works to develop 46 hectares of industrial land in Casino has been given a multi-million dollar funding boost to entice new industries to town. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced $9,969,000 to provide key infrastructure, such as electricity, road access and water at…
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…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the 2020-21 Federal Budget, which was presented to the Parliament tonight. “Jobs – that is what this budget is about,” Mr Hogan said. “It will help those who are out of work get into work, and help those who are in a job stay in…
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…