Wallaby Joe Rural Fire Service will share in $1.063-million of Federal funding to ramp up bushfire resilience across the MidCoast.
The brigade shed at Wingham will be more than doubled in size, to cater for triple the number of volunteers since the 2019-20 bushfires.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said MidCoast Council would receive Federal support for a number of important initiatives under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
Read MoreThe Federal Coalition Government will invest more than $86 million over five years to support the establishment of new forest plantations to lock-in future wood supply.
The Government will look to partner with the NSW Government to deliver this through a grants program, backing in a key component of the National Forest Industries Plan.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said that the forestry sector was a huge employer in the region and growing the plantation estate would ensure that continues into the future.
Read MoreFederal funding of $837,000 will support the showcasing of Dungog’s spectacular ridgetop trails, linking Dungog Common to the iconic Barrington Tops.
Funding has been announced under the Federal Coalition Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program to continue to make Dungog Shire an attractive and safe trail-friendly region.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the project would allow Ride Dungog to collaborate with the community and key stakeholders on the planning and development of more than 25 km of new trails, directly benefiting the region's tourism and hospitality sector.
Read MoreThe communities of Rollands Plains, Pappinbarra and Comboyne will benefit from Federal funding to upgrade emergency evacuation centres and build community resilience.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has announced funding under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program to support local communities to continue rebuilding after the 2019-20 bushfires and prepare for any future event.
“We know it’s taking time for people to recover - and this program offers further support for local bushfire affected communities,” Dr Gillespie said.
Read MoreFederal funding of $3.2 million has been announced for construction to be completed on a new early childhood support centre for the MidCoast.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said building work was underway on the First Steps Count Child and Community Centre in Myall Avenue, Taree, with today’s Federal funding commitment now allowing the project to be finished.
“This funding announcement is the result of an outstanding community collaboration and I am very happy to be delivering this news to everyone involved,” Dr Gillespie said.
Read MoreTaree Universities Campus will now have a permanent and much larger home after Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie today announced $5.5-million in Federal funding to secure the former Council Chambers and Administration building in Pulteney Street.
The project is one of 18 local projects to be funded across the electorate worth nearly $14-million under the Federal Coalition Government’s Black Summer Bushfires Fund.
“This is a very big win for our region. Today’s announcement is another important but critical milestone in the development of Taree Universities Campus,” Dr Gillespie said.
Read MoreFederal funding of $330,000 is supporting the most significant refurbishment of Dungog Library in 40 years, almost doubling the size of the existing building.
Plans are currently being finalised for a major transformation of the library, internally and externally, with the project going to tender in coming weeks.
The new build will include development of a large community conferencing space with latest audio-visual technology, to function as a meeting area for council and public events.
Read MoreFederal funding is delivering the completion of upgraded road and recreation facilities at Bolwarra.
Federal funding of $672,400 has delivered major road reconstruction on Lang Drive at Bolwarra Heights, resulting in a safer and smoother road for users, with better traffic flow.
At Bolwarra Lookout, final stages of a $700,000 redevelopment are now underway, with a new play space to be completed mid-March and a new car park to be completed by the end of April 2022.
Read MoreFederal funding is backing a big year for Gloucester sports clubs, including Gloucester Netball, Gloucester Hockey and Gloucester Soccer.
Federal funding of $300,000 will see the Gloucester netball courts resealed, starting from next Monday 7th February.
Read MoreFederal funding of $580,000 is paving the way for new public footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and smarten up prominent areas of Beechwood and Camden Haven.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie joined local residents at North Haven on one of the newest stretches of completed paving, part of the 11km Beach to Beach Shared Pathway project linking North Haven to Pilot Beach, supported by the Federal Government.
Read MoreA major redevelopment of the iconic Maitland Gaol will be supported by a $10 million funding injection from the Australian and New South Wales governments.
Long-planned upgrades to one of the Hunter region’s most popular tourist destinations can now begin, with the Commonwealth and New South Wales each committing $5 million to the project.
Read MoreFederal grant funding of up to $70,000 is available for local agricultural shows and field days.
The Federal Coalition Government is supporting local show societies and organising committees who had their events cancelled last year because of Covid.
Read More“Australia Day - the 26th of January - is a time for all Australians to come together to reflect, respect and celebrate.
It’s a day for us to reflect on the past, respect each other's stories and celebrate our future together, because we are all part of the story of Australia.
Read MoreFederal funding of $420,000 will spruce up Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk, Main Beach and a children’s park on Kularoo Drive.
The Federal Coalition Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Round 3) will provide funding for these projects in 2022.
Read MoreOur region’s food and beverage manufacturers are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to save on energy bills.
Under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program, Federal grants are available to assist small and medium sized businesses to improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies.
Read MoreThe Federal Coalition Government has announced a second round of grant funding for local cinemas continuing to struggle through the Covid-19 downturn.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan have urged eligible local cinema operators to apply.
Read MoreMore than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie today paid tribute to the recipients, many of whom will be volunteering their time over the Christmas holidays.
Read MoreCouncils and community groups are encouraged to apply for Building Better Regions Fund Round 6, which is open from this week through to Thursday 10 February, 2022.
Local governments and eligible, incorporated not-for-profit organisations can again apply for grants of $5,000 up to $10-million, to cover 50 per cent or more of project costs.
Read MoreLocal Men’s Sheds at Kendall, Old Bar, Wauchope and Taree are receiving funding support in the lead-up to Christmas.
Read MoreLocal communities are being prioritised for Federal disaster resilience funding under a new program opening today Friday 10 December.
Under the Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local stream, communities across the following local government areas are being prioritised for assistance:
· Bushfire risk LGAs: Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA and Port Stephens LGA
· Flood risk LGAs: MidCoast LGA and Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA
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