MidCoast Council is the only council north of the Hunter Valley to receive a share of almost $54 million in NSW Government infrastructure grants intended to support housing growth, despite northern NSW being the state’s leading homelessness hotspot.
Regional Development
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Regional Development
Lismore’s $2.4 million boulevard set to change how the city moves
A $2.4 million tree-lined path could soon link Lismore’s CBD to the hospital, shops and sporting fields. Here’s what the boulevard plan means for how the city moves.
Posted inCommunity development, Gloucester, Grants and funding, Old Bar
New memorials coming to Gloucester and Old Bar to honour fallen veterans
Old Bar is getting a permanent war memorial, backed by more than $66,000 in federal funding. And Gloucester is getting a new display to tell the story of those who served
Posted inFlood, Regional Development
New uses confirmed for flood buyback land across Northern Rivers
Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon become parks, community hubs and environmental projects under a major overhaul of the Resilient Homes Program.
Posted inGrants and funding, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Regional Development
$7m boost to unlock 5,300 homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings
A $7m boost for water infrastructure is set to unlock more than 5,300 new homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Tractor pump replaced as Lismore moves to automated flood system
Lismore’s ageing tractor-driven flood pump is being replaced with a high-tech automated system, boosting capacity and removing the need for manual operation during floods.
Posted inRegional Development, Richmond Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
New $18 million bridges boost flood resilience on key Northern Rivers route
New bridges near Tatham are set to strengthen a key Northern Rivers evacuation and supply route, improving access during future floods.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Regional Development
New draft plan aims to protect and enhance Jetty Foreshores
A new draft plan for the Jetty Foreshores will guide future use of the iconic Coffs Harbour space, with public consultation to follow.
Posted inAlstonville, Community development
Major upgrade to transform Alstonville Cultural Centre
A major upgrade will transform the Alstonville Cultural Centre into a modern community hub with a significantly expanded library.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Local profiles, Regional Development
Fast DA approvals put $1m Moonee Beach hub within reach
Coffs Harbour’s fast DA approvals could unlock $1 million for a new Moonee Beach community hub.