EXTRAORDINARY DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO AID IN LOCKYERS FLOOD RECOVERY

The Federal and State Government have made available a suite of initiatives to help flood-affected primary producers, small businesses, and community groups in the Lockyer Valley, that face a massive clean-up operation in the aftermath of the ongoing floods. Financial help is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Federal…

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE CAMPDRAFT

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in a stronger community, with $9,300 for the Gatton Campdraft Association under round six of the Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).   Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz joined State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald, Mick and Pauline Brennan of the Gatton Campdraft Association to make the announcement.…

$50 MILLION FOR FLOOD MITIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has announced applications have opened for a further $50 million for priority flood mitigation infrastructure projects across the country.   The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program provides funding to State and Territory Government’s to deliver priority flood mitigation infrastructure projects. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Liberal…

Major expansion set for Gatton Skatepark

The Gatton Skatepark will soon undergo a major expansion, thanks to funding from the Australian Government. Council was successful in securing grant funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP), which will bring to life a host of upgrades to the facility. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the LRCIP…

Tech level for Gatton Scouts

The Gatton Scout Group have gone next level with technology, thanks to funding from the Australian Governments Volunteer Grants Program. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz recently visited the Scout den and met with local Scout leaders, including Karen Nawratzki and Frances Thompson to see how the Gatton Group had benefited from a recent round…