Areas in Page will receive improved mobile phone coverage if the Coalition is re-elected as part of an additional $60 million commitment to extend the successful Mobile Black Spot Program, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced today. New mobile base stations in Nammoona, Ramornie, Yorklea, and Kyogle will bring a much-needed boost to mobile…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the $3 million upgrade Lismore’s Oakes will help the grounds become northern New South Wales’ premier sports facility, capable of hosting premiership AFL, rugby league, soccer, and rugby union matches. “Upgrading the oval’s spectator and player facilities will have a hugely positive effect on the region. I’m particularly…
Local residents living near the Pacific Highway between Woolgoolga and Halfway Creek are already enjoying the benefits of the upgrade after the opening of Sherwood Creek Road overpass. “The Sherwood Creek Road overpass opened to traffic in early May and has increased safety for motorists on Sherwood Creek Road by removing an at-grade intersection with…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and NSW Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced FKG Group has been awarded the tender for soft soil treatment work on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade between Tyndale and Maclean. Mr Hogan said as part of the 155 kilometre project some sections of highway require work…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant to the Grafton Gem Club to purchase new machinery. “The club has been located at the Grafton Showgrounds for well over ten years and is a popular tourist destination throughout the year, particularly during the Grafton Show, Jacaranda Festival and the Grafton Scouts Gem/Craft festival,”…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s decision not to introduce the Backpacker Tax on July 1. “I am very happy that the tax will not be introduced from July 1,” Mr Hogan said. “Our farmers face ongoing challenges to secure an adequate workforce to pick the blueberries, harvest macadamias, process meat…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new multi-purpose classroom at Tuntable Falls Community Primary School in Nimbin. Students and staff at Tuntable Falls Community Primary School now have full use of the new class room and teacher store room. The Australian Government provided $250,000 in funding from the Capital Grants Programme. Mr…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan this week announced more than $22,000 in funding for three local community groups.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was joined today by the Minister for Rural Health Senator Fiona Nash to announce $5.7 million to provide a range of services to tackle the scourge of Ice in our community. “This follows on from the Ice Taskforce Forum that I hosted with Fiona 12 months ago in Lismore…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant to install a new reticulated watering system, erect a seed-raising greenhouse and fencing at the Iluka Meals on Wheels’ kitchen garden. “There is nothing healthier than freshly grown food from a kitchen garden,” Mr Hogan said. “I would like to thank Iluka Meals on Wheels…