$6,500 cements better facilities for Men’s Shed
Concrete flooring, work benches and shelving are set to become a reality thanks to a $6,500 investment from the Coalition Government into Gundagai’s Men’s Shed, Riverina MP Michael McCormack has announced.Announced as part of the Coalition’s National Shed Development programme, local MP Michael McCormack said the investment will build upon the shed’s strengths.
Money for Dirnaseer mobile base station
Mobile blackspots at Dirnaseer are set to be eradicated, thanks to The Nationals’ commitment to fund a new tower, Riverina Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack has announced.“Farmers and their communities in this isolated part of the Riverina electorate have fought for years to get this project on the agenda of telecommunications companies,” Mr McCormack said.
Nats to bust Wantabadgery blackspot
Homes, businesses and farmers around Wantabadgery are set to receive better mobile service, thanks to the construction of a new mobile base station in the village, Riverina Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack has announced.“Like many communities across the Riverina and Central West, I know the people of Wantabadgery have dealt with very poor mobile service for a number of years,” Mr McCormack said.
Parkes set for take-off after airport upgrade
Passengers and tourists will benefit and local jobs will be created by an almost $3 million refurbishment of the Parkes Regional Airport, opened today by Riverina Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack and Local Mayor Ken Keith.Mr McCormack said the upgrade has provided significant security improvements, additional seating in the terminal, more efficient baggage handling and better parking close to the airport.
Nats deliver $10m Wagga levee upgrade
The levee bank along the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga will be heightened and strengthened under a $10 million plan unveiled today by local Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.“I am delighted to announce this $10m investment in the upgrade today. This is a long time coming and will deliver safety and confidence for our community for years to come,” Riverina MP Michael McCormack said.
$3.35 million for heavy vehicle upgrades in Riverina
Widening, strengthening and sealing of significant lengths of highways and roads will be among $3.35 million in safety upgrades delivered in the Riverina under a re-elected Coalition Government. The Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester announced the funding in Wagga Wagga today. Mr McCormack said that two of the eight projects would be upgrades to roads in the Lockhart Shire Council that are susceptible to flooding.
Coalition to make $5 million Dunns Road safety upgrade a reality
Motorists can expect significant safety improvements to Dunns Road under a re-elected Coalition Government, following a $2.5 million commitment from The Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack.Mr McCormack made the announcement on-site today alongside visiting Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester.
$600,000 puts netball on centre court in Forbes
A re-elected Turnbull-Joyce Government will invest $600,000 to replace nine existing netball courts and build three new courts in Forbes. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash made the announcement today while visiting Forbes with the Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack. Minister Nash said the new netball courts were critical to keep netballers, young and old, involved in the sport across the region.
Saluting future leaders: Army cadets on parade in Flynn
Leadership, community and personal development were on display this week when Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd was joined by the Assistant Minister for Defence Michael McCormack on a visit to 14 Army Cadet Unit Blackwater.“It is great to be here today at the Blackwater Army Cadet unit with the Assistant Defence Minister to watch the cadets being put through their paces on the parade ground,” Mr O’Dowd said.
Inland Rail: A corridor of commerce for the Riverina and Central West
RIVERINA and Central West producers and small businesses are on the cusp of a rail-led boom meaning more jobs and expanded opportunities for locals, Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack says. “From mines near Parkes to vines and wines at Hilltops and world-class irrigated and dry land farming throughout the almost 50,000 square kilometres of our electorate, it is clear that our local industries will benefit significantly from inland rail,” Mr McCormack said.