The Coalition Government is continuing to progress the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, with a $13.5 million contract awarded by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for feasibility design work between Narromine and Narrabri. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the contract is one of many set to be…
DetailsAfter 400 pairs of hands on the job, 20,000 tonnes of asphalt laid, and more than 21,000 tonnes of material excavated, the Newell and Mitchell highways intersection upgrade has hit a major milestone, with traffic lights being switched on later this week. The Australian and New South Wales governments are jointly funding the $40 million…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsThe newest major road project for the Newell Highway in northern NSW will provide local jobs and business opportunities when work gets underway in July. NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said there was set to be a seamless transition of local employment opportunities on the $261 million upgrade between Narrabri and…
DetailsImproved safety and transport productivity are on the cards for the Moree region with the start of the $122 million Newell Highway upgrade. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $61.35 million in the project to support regional…
DetailsLocal business operators can get involved in construction work for the next major upgrade of the Newell Highway from Narrabri to Moree. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Australian and NSW Governments will jointly fund Stage 1 of the $257 million Newell Highway Narrabri to Moree Heavy Duty Pavements upgrade, which will cut…
DetailsThe Coalition Government has announced funding of $2 million for the development of a Newell Highway Corridor Strategy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the funding recognises the importance of the Newell Highway as a corridor of commerce. “The Newell Highway is the longest highway in New South Wales,…
DetailsThe Australian and New South Wales Governments’ accelerated $398 million investment in road safety improvements through the Safer Roads Program is making a big difference in regional communities, with $6.5 million being invested to enhance the Newell Highway between Forbes and Boggabilla. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and…
DetailsA re-elected Liberal and Nationals’ Government will spend up to $15,000 on female change rooms at the Lake Keepit Sailing Club, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said the investment is part of the Liberal and Nationals’ $150 million commitment to upgrade female change rooms and facilities across Australia. “This investment is…
DetailsAustralian families can compare childcare services and their fees following the Morrison Government’s new website launch: StartingBlocks.gov.au. Families can visit StartingBlocks.gov.au to find local childcare services, view vacancies, compare costs, and check official quality ratings, including safety. Acting Minister for Education and Youth, Stuart Robert, said the website gives parents a new central place to…
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