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…
The ground was broken today on the $23.1m West Woolgoolga Sports Complex by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan MP, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh MP and Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Denise Knight. This first stage involves connecting the water and sewer network to the site. Following a competitive tender process, local…
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…
Businesses and communities in bushfire impacted regions will have access to a new fund for local infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery. The $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW and Federal governments, will open to applications on 27 October 2020. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan…
Bonalbo is set for a funding boost with new money announced to improve a number of important community facilities. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said $280,000 will be spent to provide improvements to Council owned community facilities. “This funding will be used to upgrade the BMX track to an asphalt pump track, and…
Old Bonalbo is set for a funding boost with new money announced to improve a number of important community facilities. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said $160,000 will be spent to provide improvements to Council owned community facilities. “This funding will be used to upgrade carparking at Sinclair Street frontage and access pathway…