Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is confident the 2020-21 Federal Budget delivers both immediate rewards and promise for the future of communities in the Parkes electorate, during challenging economic times. The Budget, which was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this evening, focuses on rebuilding the economy and creating more jobs. “Tonight’s…
Photo Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton at last year’s announcement of $12.5 million to seal 70 kilometres of Pooncarie Road in the Central Darling Shire, which will be complemented by new funding of $4.6 million to seal the road in the Wentworth Shire (photo taken March 2019). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed…
Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack, marking the completion of the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail last month. In news that will be welcomed by local councils and communities in the Parkes electorate, the Federal Coalition…
In major news for the North West community, the Federal Coalition Government has announced it will fund significant upgrades to the Newell Highway in the Moree and Narrabri areas, with a further investment allocated to the Northern NSW Inland Port in Narrabri. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the investment shows the Government is…
The Federal Coalition Government has announced it will make a significant contribution to support the New South Wales Government’s proposal for a new bridge over the Macquarie River in Dubbo. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Australian Government investment of $176.2 million will ease congestion and maintain reliable access through Dubbo during flood…
Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Acting Mayor of Gilgandra Shire Council Ashley Walker at Lucas Bridge, which will be replaced thanks to $1.25 million in funding under the Bridges Renewal Program. A truckload of cash for our region The Parkes electorate stands to benefit from more than $16 million for safer…
More livestock producers in the Parkes electorate will have access to practical support to help them cope with drought, with the Australian Government committing another $50 million for the popular On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. The rebate pays up to 25 per cent of eligible infrastructure costs, capped at $25,000, and can be used…