Lismore Regional Airport is an important facility for our local economy. Pre-COVID it catered for around 12,000 flying passengers annually. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the sod on a $300,000 project to construct an aircraft run-up bay. “This upgrade will reduce runway congestion, improving the airport capacity and general safety…
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 Page Electorate is set for a major boost with new funding announced for 41 projects across the Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley Local Government Area’s (LGA). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects. “$17.8 million will be used to support jobs…
Tourism in Lismore is set for an important boost with new funding allocated for two job-creating projects. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced two grants totally almost $600,000. “Funding will be used to recontruct and resurface 130-metres of Eggins Lane, home to Lismore’s Back Alley Gallery,” Mr Hogan said. “There…
Dunoon Men’s Shed needed to extend the shed to give the members more room to build their projects. They also wanted new tools and protective equipment for the workshop. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced funding to extend the shed and purchase new equipment, and today inspected the finished project. “I secured…
Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced further drought assistance for our community, through the Drought Communities Programme. “While we have had recent rain the recovery from drought will take time,” Kevin Hogan said. “It’s Wonderful news today that the Richmond Valley and Lismore City Council will receive a grant of $1 million each to complete…
New CCTV Cameras being installed in Lismore CBD will improve safety and lower crime, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Lismore City Council received a $433,000 Federal Government grant to replace the 1998 analog system with 56 new digital cameras to provide maximum surveillance throughout the CBD,” he said. “This includes new camera…
Lismore City Council conducted a survey “about the date that Australia Day is held”. As the Federal MP, I did my own. The community has spoken, they want Australia Day to stay when it is. 73% of people who completed my survey want the day to remain on January 26. The result is definitive. I…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan welcomed new Disaster Assistance for households and primary producers in the Clarence Valley and Lismore council areas who were affected by severe storms last November. “This is great news for households and our primary producers who were affected by the November storms. The Government will also help Clarence…
It was great to deliver $1 million to Lismore City Council this week to seal Conway Street, Wyrallah Road and Broadwater Road. This money was an election commitment and is on top of the more than $5 million of Federal funds to help the council repair and maintain local roads and the more than $30…