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 said work has now begun on the $399,963 redevelopment of the lookout. “This project is great for tourists who come to…
Rappville was devastated by the Black Summer bushfires. More than 50 homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and livelihoods were shattered. It is an incredibly resilient community. Richmond Valley Council received over $1.4 million in Federal Government grants to assist with bushfire recovery. Council allocated $500,000 of this to rebuild Rappville Community Hall. BizRebuild,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today, the Pacific Highway upgrade is taking an eight-kilometre leap forward with new northbound lanes due to open to traffic between Wells Crossing and Glenugie. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this was the latest stretch between Woolgoolga and Ballina to open to traffic before the country’s biggest…