Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright today announced the Middleton Bridge in Lockrose will receive $646,000 worth of repair and upgrades as part of the first round of the Australian Government’s new Bridge Renewal Programme. Mr Buchholz welcomed the announcement and believes the local community will be excited to hear this news. “This bridge has…
Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright today announced the Darcy Edmunds Bridge near Cusack Lane will receive $1.4 million worth of repair and upgrades as part of the Australian Government’s new Bridge Renewal Programme. Mr Buchholz welcomed the announcement and believes the local community will be excited to hear this news. “This bridge has been…
The Scenic Rim will be hosting 11 Green Army projects across the region, creating local jobs and improving the local environment. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz is excited by the number of projects announced for the region and the level of interest local groups have shown in the Green Army initiative. The Green…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz today announced funding of $1.262 million to fix a significant dangerous road black spot in Mount Nathan to the relief of local residents. The approved project is: $1.262 million to widen and seal shoulders, install guard rail and apply centre line markings on a 500 m section of Beaudesert-Nerang Road…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Steve Jones today announced funding of $585, 000 to fix a significant dangerous road black spot in Lower Tenthill and Gatton. The approved projects are: $425, 000 to improve the intersection alignment and signage and install street lighting at the intersection of Tenthill Creek…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Scenic Rim Regional Mayor John Brent today announced funding of $481, 000 to fix significant road black spots in the Scenic Rim. The approved projects are: $223, 000 to relocate a power pole, resurface the intersection and upgrade the line marking at the intersection of Anna Street and Eaglesfield…
Libby O’Brien of Beaudesert was one of three young women who took out the Country to Canberra Essay competition which is a national initiative empowering rural girls to reach their leadership potential. As part of the award, Libby and the other winners spent last week in Canberra attending a luncheon and meeting with several Government…
Homes and businesses across Wright are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network, with build announced to commence on the network during 2015. Wright 19600 Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Mundoolun, South Maclean, Cedar Grove 4800 Forest Hill, Glenore Grove, Hatton Vale, Kensington Grove, Laidley, Laidley Heights, Lockrose, Plainland, Regency Downs, Summerholm, Brightview 5800 Gleneagle,…
The Abbott Government this week concluded negotiations for an historic free trade agreement with China – our largest trading partner – which will deliver a raft of benefits for the local region. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will give Australian exporters unprecedented levels of market access to the world's second largest economy, with a…
The Lockyer Valley veteran community is set to benefit from funding through the latest round of the Veteran and Community Grant program, the Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz today announced. The grant for $12,286 will help the Veterans Support Centre Lockyer/ Brisbane Valley Incorporated located in Laidley assist the local veteran community to continue improving…