Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has welcomed the beginning of work on the Lockyer Valley connection with the Warrego Highway at Helidon Spa as the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) reaches another milestone. Mr Buchholz said the interchange would save time for commercial vehicle operators, directly supporting local businesses in the Lockyer Valley. “Whether…
The Laidley District Historical Society has received a boost to continue its work in the local community after receiving a Commonwealth Grant. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz congratulated the Laidley District Historical Society, which is among 39 community organisations to share in $151,101 under the Volunteer Grants Program. Laidley District Historical Society received $5,000…
More Australian and international tourists are visiting the local area and seeing for themselves the beauty and splendour our region has to offer. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said this is fantastic news for the growing local tourism industry which continues to go from strength to strength. “The National and International Visitor Surveys from…
Local community groups, organisations and individuals are being encouraged to apply for funding under Grant Round Three of the 20 Million Trees Program to start their own tree planting projects. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz urged local green thumbs to apply for funding through the 20 Million Trees Program which will see 20 million…
The electorate of Wright boasts many wonderful and diverse products, from broccoli to beef, racehorses to soil conditioner, homegrown and exported around the world. With the success of local produce on the world stage, a local exporter could become Australia’s exporter of the year. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said he was continually amazed…
Further disaster assistance has been made available to locals two months on from the devastating flooding that left damage and destruction in its wake. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said locals have not been forgotten and help was on its way. “Demolition and rebuilding assistance is now available to locals whose houses were damaged…
The community of Gatton will have a safer run on the roads through a $41,500 Commonwealth-funded upgrade to Litfin Bridge on Robinsons Road. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Cr Janice Holstein announced the upgrade on Monday. Mr Buchholz said the upgrade would improve signage and delineation on the approaches…
I was very pleased to listen to the concerns of this local group at the Boonah Show – and I’ve met with them several times. I respect their passion and their right to campaign on this issue. I am always happy to meet and discuss issues with local residents. My job is to weigh the…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz officially opened the Carers Queensland NDIS Local Area Coordination Partners in the Community Office in Ipswich yesterday. Mr Buchholz said under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, local participants will receive the individualised care and support they need when and where they need it. “The NDIS gives local participants control…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (10:21): I rise today to acknowledge a small army of volunteers who have appeared in my electorate, an organisation known around Australia as BlazeAid. They have marched into my electorate to help local farmers fix fences in the aftermath of the recent floods in March. BlazeAid's reputation precedes them. Originally set up…