The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for the asphalt upgrade program as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said $360,000 in funding was being provided to Lockyer Valley…
Funding has been secured for the Laidley Cultural Centre acoustic upgrades following an announcement from the Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz. Joined by Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Janice Holstein and State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Mr Buchholz announced $117,000 in new funding for upgrades to the error prone sound and acoustic equipment.…
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has estimated that around $55 million in hard earned wages of local residents is waiting to be claimed, in the form of lost and unclaimed superannuation. The financial year ending June 2020 shows that the Morrison Government’s reforms have had a big impact, reducing unclaimed super by $7 billion compared…
The Australian Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council are working together to improve connectivity and community infrastructure in one of the regions fast growing communities. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz recently toured the Fairways Park stage one with Lockyer Valley Councillor Janice Holstein and State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald. Mr Buchholz…
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…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald recently caught up with President of the Gatton Show Society, Katherine Raymont to hear how plans are progressing for the grounds refurbishments. Mr Buchholz said Show Societies and the events they host and support, like the annual Ag Shows, expo’s, market…
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…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has welcomed an announcement to support farmers and small businesses in regional and rural areas, with a boost through the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS). Mr Buchholz said the Liberal National Government was committed to providing small businesses with the help they need to survive and thrive, from the…
Our Show Societies and the events they host and support, like our fantastic Agricultural Shows, expo’s, market stalls, equestrian events and of course, the Lights on the Hill trucking memorial in Gatton, contribute to our local economy. The annual shows in the Lockyer Valley provide an avenue for locals as well as those further afield…