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,…
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…
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…
Oneva Holdings is a local business that processes local food to create unique food products. They work with a range of local farmers and chefs to create their products. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced new funding for Oneva Holdings to upgrade their manufacturing equipment. “This funding has been used to…
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ranked nationally in the top 10 regional airports. It is important to continue to upgrade and improve the facility, for the benefit of our region. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2.3 million to improve security measures, including body scanners. “This will allow them to deliver…
The Grafton Regional Livestock Selling Centre (Grafton Saleyards) is a vitally important facility for our community. It provides direct economic and social benefits for the Clarence Valley and our wider region. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $1 million grant had been approved for a significant upgrade at the Saleyards. …
Riverview Park in South Lismore is used by schools and community groups all year round, hosting sporting carnivals and events. It is an important community asset. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured a $60,000 Federal Government grant to construct a covered area with concrete flooring. “This is great news for community groups…
Cricket on the North Coast has received a major boost with the opening of a new $100,000 training facility at Harwood Cricket Club. The new three-lane cricket net complex has provided the Harwood cricket community with the opportunity to access safe and secure cricket practice facilities and train together as a club. State…
Mobile phone towers on the North Coast will now be able to keep operating if the power goes out due to natural disasters. The Federal Government is funding mobile providers to extend the battery back up at 11 mobile phone towers in our community, to provide a minimum of 12 hours of back-up power. Federal…
Shows and field days cancelled due to COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Federal Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will roll out before Christmas. “Two…