$5.5 million to progress Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park

A re-elected Coalition Government will provide $5.5 million to construct a grandstand and improve amenities at Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park, including new change rooms to cater for growing participation from women. Nationals Candidate for Hunter James Thomson said the goal was to attract regional sporting events to the area. “Olympic Park is already an important sporting…

$20 million to grow innovative AgriPark precinct at Wagga Wagga

 A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $20 million to grow the AgriPark precinct at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus to build research and industry collaboration across the agriculture sector.  Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by Charles Sturt University, the $37.5 million project will deliver an ecosystem where innovation and…

Charles Sturt University receives Regional Research Collaboration funding

 The Coalition Government will invest more than $3.9 million in Charles Sturt University to develop a training hub to protect Australia’s agricultural industry.  Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said a total of more than $19 million is being invested in a range of projects to boost the research capabilities of Australia’s regional universities and,…

$25 million to build Central Queensland Inland Port

The Coalition Government is providing $25 million towards the supply of water critical for the development of a new industrial precinct 20 kilometres from Emerald. The funding will support the proposed Yamala Enterprise Area (YEA) intermodal and industrial precinct which will turbocharge Central Queensland’s economy, creating more jobs and industries. The YEA is only feasible…

8.3 million to upgrade facilities at Yipirinya School in Alice Springs

A re-elected Coalition Government will commit $8.3 million to fund upgrades to Yipirinya School in Alice Springs, including the construction of four fully enclosed cottages for on-site student accommodation to make it easier for children to attend school. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the new accommodation would save students travelling between 100 kilometres and…

$10 million to develop Katherine Aquatic Centre

The Coalition Government has committed $10 million to upgrade the Katherine Aquatic centre to become a modern facility for the Katherine and the Big Rivers Region. The funding will deliver an upgraded 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool and a new splash park. This will improve the home base for the Katherine Multi Sports Club and the…

$1 million to redevelop the Seymour RSL

 If re-elected, the Coalition Government will provide $1 million to improve the Seymour RSL facilities to better meet the needs of veterans and their families.  The funding would provide a significant extension of the meeting hall and function area, improved facilities and a playground for families so that the RSL can continue to meet the…

Upper Hunter critical freight route to be rebuilt

The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree. The $48.3 million project to restore this critical livestock freight route will be funded $38.64 million by a re-elected Coalition Government and $9.66 million by the NSW Government. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the stretch of…

$3 million to improve Guyra Early Learning Centre

The Coalition Government will provide $3 million towards a $4.2 million project for the Guyra Early Learning Centre to re-locate to a new, fit-for-purpose centre. The modern facilities will double childcare spaces and include a carpark, making it easier for the Guyra community to access increased employment or study opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce…