JOBS BOOM TAKES OFF IN THE HUNTER WITH NEWCASTLE AIRPORT INVESTMENT
The Morrison Government will upgrade the Newcastle Airport runway generating thousands of local jobs while creating new domestic and international travel and export destinations for Hunter and Central Coast residents and businesses.
The runway will be widened with a $66 million investment to accommodate longer range domestic and international passenger services as well as significantly increased large freight capabilities to benefit local exporters. This will maximise the benefits of works already completed on the terminal to upgrade international arrivals and departures processing.
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WAUCHOPE EMERGENCY CONTROL TO RECEIVE SATELLITE SERVICE
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie says the nbn™ Disaster Satellite Service installed at Wauchope will boost the support offered to communities and emergency services personnel during emergency events.
“If mobile and fixed-line connectivity goes down in a bushfire or a flood emergency, these satellite dishes will allow continued broadband connectivity—including for voice service—to our emergency control centres,” Dr Gillespie said
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GLOUCESTER REC GROUND CANTEEN AND STORAGE GETS GREENLIGHT
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said working with MidCoast Council we will deliver ‘must do projects’ for the Gloucester Community providing much needed park and recreation upgrades.
“I am pleased to be here today in Gloucester with representatives from Cricket, Twilight Football, Rugby Union and Tri Challenge to announce $250,000 for a new Canteen and storage facilities here at Gloucester Rec Ground.”
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$350,000 FOR LARGS FOOTPATH CONNECTIVITY
I regularly receive community representation for additional pathways and improved connectivity, I’m excited that we can deliver these alongside our city-wide strategy.
$100,000 will provide connectivity to Largs Public School from High Street.
Largs school, parents and residents have made representation regarding improvements to footpath for the school to provide better connectivity for students walking to school.
$160,000 investment will complete the missing link for properties off Dunmore Road to School, Oval and Largs Hotel and School of Arts.
$90,000 will deliver a direct connection for Largs Public School and properties off Dunmore Road to Largs Oval.
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LOWERING ENERGY COSTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS ACROSS THE REGION
Community groups across the Lyne electorate will be supported by a new Australian Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions.
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$460,000 TO CONNECT HUNTERGLEN ESTATE WITH OVAL & SCHOOL
Dr Gillespie said improved pedestrian access to the oval and school was highlighted in my recent community consultation with residents from the Hunterglen estate.
“There is overwhelming support for an access pathway from Victoria Street along the eastern boundary of the complex as it is heavily used by school children to access the school and would be the first stage of creating a connecting path around the facility for recreation use.”
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GILLESPIE CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN NEWCASTLE AIRPORT UPGRADE
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has told Federal Parliament, government investment is now required to assist with the Newcastle Airport upgrade after its recent inclusion in Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List document.
“The inclusion of the Newcastle Airport capacity expansion project in Infrastructure Australia’s “Priority Initiatives” is a significant boost for the airport operators in their bid to secure funding for the project,” Dr Gillespie said.
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GP’S JOIN THE PHASE 1B VACCINE ROLLOUT
More than 1,000 General Practices, including those across the Mid North Coast will join the COVID-19 vaccination program from next week, further strengthening the Commonwealth’s capacity, and ensuring an efficient and equitable distribution of vaccines across the country.
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$700,000 UPGRADE FOR BOLWARRA LOOKOUT
Dr Gillespie said Bolwarra lookout is a wonderful community space which is utilised by many families and local groups, like Opal aged care, these upgrades will ensure the community now has the facilities it has long been calling for.
“This will provide the perfect facility for local families to gather together enjoy the amazing views and a safe fun place for children to play,” Dr Gillespie said.
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FUNDING FLOWS TO HARRINGTON COMMUNITY PROJECTS
The Federal Government announced key community infrastructure across MidCoast Council area would be supported as part of a funding boost from the Federal Coalition Government.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said I’m pleased to announce 2 projects for Harrington under the Bushfire Recovery and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Initiatives.
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TAREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPENS NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITIES
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie will today join Taree Christian College Principal David Coleman to officially open the new $3.9 million primary school facilities.
Dr Gillespie said students would benefit from the new facilities which include flexible learning spaces, shared practical activities areas, and learning support rooms.
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$40 MILLION ROAD SAFETY FUNDING EN ROUTE FOR HUNTER – MID NORTH COAST REGION
A major road safety initiative between the Federal and State Governments is set to inject more than $40 Million into road improvements across the region.
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VIDEO: GREEN LIGHT FOR CANCER CARE MANNING - GREAT LAKES
There are 95,000 people across the Manning-Great Lakes region that don’t have ready access to radiotherapy services. Cancer patients either have to travel to Newcastle or Port Macquarie to receive radiation oncology treatment.
Today’s announcement will mean over the next 2 years a custom built facility will be delivered to service patients across the Manning Great Lakes close to home, so they can enjoy the support of family and friends during this difficult time.
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FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR CANCER CARE MANNING GREAT LAKES
This new investment of up to $5 million means cancer patients in the Manning-Great Lakes region can access treatment close to home and without incurring out of pocket expenses.
Knowing that we will soon have this new regional facility here in the Manning-Great Lakes region is great news for those patients and a further demonstration of our government’s commitment to supporting further upgrades to health service delivery here in our region
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VIDEO: RECOGNISING OUR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS
This years Australia Day honours list recognised Mrs Jeanette Rainbow with an Order of Australia Medal. In her usual selfless manner, Jeanette said she was very honoured and privileged to receive the award but acknowledged the contribution of everyone who has been involved in her journey
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FUNDING BOOST TO SUPPORT SURF LIFE SAVING
Surf Life Saving Clubs across the Hunter and Mid North Coast will benefit from upgraded equipment and bolstered training programs to keep beachgoers safe.
Each surf lifesaving club will now be able to access up to $10,000 per annum over the next two years to purchase new or replacement patrol equipment
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VIDEO: UPPER MANNING BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
In my most recent tour of the wonderful Lyne electorate, I visited communities in the upper valleys of the Hastings and Manning. Both these communities were severely affected by the bushfires over a year and a half ago, and they are still recovering. But they're a resilient mob.
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DOCTORS OF THE HOUSE UNITE FOR VACCINE
Medical Doctors of the House, Dr David Gillespie, Dr Mike Freelander, Dr Katie Allen and Dr Andrew Laming have united this week in welcoming the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine in Australia.
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VIDEO: COVID VACCINE ROLLS OUT ACROSS AUSTRALIA
This week the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine arrived in Australia.
This first shipment is part of 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, secured through an advance purchasing agreement under our vaccine strategy.
The arrival of the vaccine confirms that we are on track for our most vulnerable groups to start receiving the vaccine on 22 February 2021. Approximately 80,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be made available in the first week.
The first priority for vaccines are hotel quarantine and border workers, frontline healthcare workers and aged care and disability care residents and staff.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia following a full and thorough assessment process.
We have secured 53.8 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, with 50 million doses being manufactured here in Australia.
Two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in Australia.
The Morrison Government is committed to providing safe and effective vaccines free to everyone in Australia.
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GILLESPIE CALLS FOR NEW PHASE IN PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROGRAM
With completion of the upgrade to four lanes along the entire route of the Pacific Highway, construction of the Coffs Harbour bypass underway and planning in its final stage for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, it’s now time to begin planning the next phase of the Pacific Highway Upgrade program.
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