The NSW government has allocated funds in the 2018/19 state budget for a new police and fire station at South West Rocks, the commencement of planning for a new bridge in Kempsey, walking tracks across the Macleay and more support for the Kempsey PCYC.
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The member for Oxley Melinda Pavey was delighted to announce $1.5 million has been set aside for a new police station at South West Rocks.
“We will be delivering better premises for South West Rocks police,” Mrs Pavey said.
Planning of a new bridge will also be at the forefront with the state budget allocating $1m to help Kempsey Shire Council commence design work.
“We need a second crossing at Kempsey in the future and this is the start of that journey of exploration of how we do that bridge,” Mrs Pavey said.
The budget also includes $7.5m for better walking tracks, that will serve locals and tourists, to explore the beautiful Macleay Valley.
There is also $500,000 that has been provided to the Kempsey PCYC.
“(The Kempsey PCYC) is a great program and great initiative which helps our kids have a better life and a better future,” Mrs Pavey said.
Mrs Pavey claims the budget has delivered more than it has in the past to the Oxley region.
“Never before has our community received this support and this investment from nationals in government,” she said.
“There’s something for everybody, there’s something for families, something for our aged community but most importantly there’s infrastructure spending like we’ve never seen so we can have a future that we deserve.”
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State-wide announcements include:
- The NSW Government will invest $285 million to deliver 100,000 free apprenticeships, as part of a skills and training package that will allow the State to develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of industry and fuels continued job opportunities for the people of NSW.
- A new $100 Creative Kids rebate will allow young people to experience cultural and learning activities outside of school and help ease cost of living pressure for parents.
- The NSW Government has also announced a suite of measures to support small business including reductions to payroll tax and red tape in the construction sector.
- NSW will be the first state in Australia to provide access for all children to attend two years of preschool, saving families an average of $825 a year and boosting access to early childhood education.
- Vulnerable children and families, those at risk of homelessness and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault will be better protected and supported with a $6.8 billion investment in the FACS cluster that will help them improve their lives and build their future.
