Farmers in the Lockyer Valley will benefit from funding from the Morrison Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz announced $31,275 in funding to support farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability, and improve resources management Mr Buchholz said the Lockyer Valley Growers will receive…
Five projects across the Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) area will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport and Federal Member…
The Australian Government has announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue to showcase innovation and support regional communities after the pandemic. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has welcomed additional Australian Government support for regional ‘field days’, building on previous support announced to help local show…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced the Australian Government has opened grants for farmers under the Smart Farms Small Grants program. Mr Buchholz said funding of up to $100,000 was available to farmers in Wright, to support their natural resource management efforts. “This has been a very popular program that has…
The Lockyer Valley Netball Association is one of many community groups across the Inland Rail alignment who have received vital grants between $1,000 and $4,000 in round five of the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program. Member for Wright Scott Buchholz welcomed the announcement that $2,728 grant would see new grandstand seating purchased for…
The Australian Governments Local Schools Community Fund continues to deliver better school infrastructure, programs and upgrades across the Lockyer Valley. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz recently joined State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald to officially open the new nature play facilities at Withcott State School. Mr Buchholz said it was great to see the…
Mount Sylvia State School will be cooking up a storm, with the new kitchen installed thanks to funds from the Australian Governments Local Schools Community Fund. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Australian Government was providing $30.2 million for the Local Schools Community Fund and he was pleased to see schools such…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced $800,000 for the Fairways Park Stage One at Kensington Grove, under the Australian Governments Building Better Regions Fund. “The Australian Government is making a significant investment into the Lockyer Valley and providing support to this project will bring an economic boost to the region. “Under…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald have thanked all volunteers in the Lockyer Valley communities this National Volunteers Week and called for nominations for the 2020 Wright Community Contribution Awards. Mr Buchholz said volunteers were invaluable to the community and without them, many of the local sporting and…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz wants to see the region’s economy boosted by bringing more University students to local campuses, on scholarships being provided by the Federal Liberal National Government. Mr Buchholz is urging regional education providers, such as Universities and Registered Training Organisation’s to apply for funding to deliver scholarships through their…