As the duplication of the Pacific Highway between Ballina and Woolgoolga is now more than half complete, it is crucial to encourage motorists to stop at Woodburn to keep the local economy strong, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “A little while ago, the Woodburn community and Richmond Valley Council came to me with…
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed directional signage plan for the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade between Glenugie and Ballina. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Roads and Maritime Services needs to finalise the plan this year so directional signage can be in place for the progressive opening…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said recycled timber from the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has been successfully used to rehabilitate erosion hot spots including banks of waterways throughout northern NSW’s river systems. It is part of an environmental initiative driven by Roads and Maritime Services, it’s delivery partner Pacific Complete, and the…
It was great to attend the graduation of students from Southern Cross University last weekend. The University is a very important institution in our community. It employs many people and is a great resource for local students. I congratulate all the students who graduated, Vice Chancellor Adam Schumacher and all the staff. XXXX …
Contracts have been awarded to begin works on more than 100 bridges between Woolgoolga and Ballina Work will deliver jobs boom for Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions Around 1,700 workers already employed on upgrade, with more jobs to come as work ramps up Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said thousands of jobs will be created throughout the Northern Rivers and Coffs Coast thanks to $1 billion worth of major civil work packages which have gone to tender for the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. “This is great news for our community,” Mr Hogan…
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 significant milestone in the full duplication of the Pacific Highway – the preferred tenderer to design and build the longest bridge between Woolgoolga and Ballina. “The communities on the North Coast have long dreamed about the duplication of the Pacific Highway, and now it is quickly…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the opening of the northbound lane of the upgraded intersection of the Bruxner and Pacific highways was another milestone in meeting the 2020 deadline for the duplication of the Pacific Highway. “I am delighted this intersection upgrade is complete. It will minimise delays for motorists and will help…