I was in Canberra this week for the budget. I tried to get home yesterday but was flooded out, today looks like a better chance. While in Parliament, I told our story. I spoke about our trauma, pain, anger, heroic actions of volunteers and community members. I have had meetings with many cabinet members…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,048,312 to upgrade the Kyogle CBD. “These upgrades will help to support existing businesses by encouraging the community to shop locally and drawing in more visitors.” Mr Hogan said. “It will also provide spaces that can be utilised for a range of community events and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging the community to continue to get vaccinated, with many pharmacies signing up to administer the Moderna vaccine. “Thank you to everyone who has already been vaccinated, this is our path back to normal life,” Mr Hogan said. “So far there have been over 26 million…
Additional assistance is now available for communities affected by flooding in February 2021. Recovery grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses are now available in Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, and Richmond Valley. Previously, support was available for communities impacted by major storms and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $12 million extension of Kyogle’s Whiddon Group Aged Care Facility Extension. “With this extension, over 60 of our locals will be able to stay in the area, closer to their home and their families,” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade has included the construction…
Disaster recovery assistance is now available to the Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Richmond Valley, Lismore, and Kyogle local government areas following the severe storms and floods. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said funding is available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). “Severe weather and flooding has caused significant…
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…
The $500,000 redevelopment of the Kyogle Aquatic Centre is now officially open, creating a splash for the health and well-being of the local community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the facelift has delivered a range of new and enhanced facilities that the entire local community can enjoy. “The redevelopment included installing…
Bungabbee Road at Bentley is an important access route for local farming families. Due to the extremely poor condition of the single-lane timber bridge, a load limit of 2 tonnes has been placed on the bridge. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $300,000 to fix the bridge, with Lismore City Council and…
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…