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Laurieton Police September 2020 Station Open Helping Local Domestic Violence Support Services Community News Local services, Port Macquarie-Hastings Homelessness For Business Support Service for Women and Mid Coast Women's DV Leslie MP Court Advocacy will receive a funding boost Williams The NSW Government is continuing to honour its of $153,560. commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of police officers and the community with the upgrade of Laurieton The pandemic has increased the potential for domestic Police Station as part of the $15.9 million Regional Small abuse in homes across our community, so we want to Member for Port Macquarie Police Station Program. With Minister for Police David Elliott and officers Mick Walker and ensure help is available and accessible at this crucial time. Deputy Speaker Paul Fuller The enhancement of Laurieton Police Station includes This funding boost by the State and Federal Government upgrades to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, data and will ensure local support services have the resources they security. A van dock has been added to the exterior of the The updated Laurieton Police Station will help our police better need to respond to any increase in demand. station with connection to the charge room. serve the local area and continue to drive down crime. With Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services This latest announcement is in addition to further funding CEO Kelly Lamb grants of $68,872 to support the delivery of Community Partnerships Against Domestic & Family Violence Program COVID-19 Local domestic violence victims-survivors will have as well as $73,630 for a Men’s Behaviour Change program. more access to vital help during the COVID-19 Stimulus Boosts Local pandemic, with two local services receiving funding If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or A message from Premier NSW Plastics Plan as part of the NSW and Federal Governments’ recent family violence, please contact the Domestic Violence Line Gladys Berejiklian Economy and Housing $21 million investment. on 1800 65 64 63 when it’s safe to do so. Earlier this year the NSW Government unveiled NSW is at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19 and the NSW Plastics Plan. we cannot let our guard down. Thank you to all of you for The NSW Government’s Social Housing playing your part. The Government have been seeking feedback on Maintenance Stimulus Program is delivering its proposal to: multiple social and economic benefits for the It is important we continue to work together during this time to Port Macquarie electorate. 1. Phase out key single-use plastics Emergency Services Levy Funding Boost keep NSW safe. We urge people: Local tradies, tenants and businesses are gaining • To get tested even if you have the mildest of symptoms and 2. Triple the proportion of plastic recycled in NSW We must however also keep an eye on the future which is direct support thanks to the NSW Land and Housing isolate for the full 14 days. by 2030 why we have recently released a NSW COVID-19 Recovery Corporation’s prudent roll-out of the $47 million 3. Reduce plastic litter items by 25% by 2025 Program, announced in the NSW Government’s For Port Macquarie-Hastings Council • Socially distance 1.5m from other people no matter where Plan to ensure we remain resilient and support our you are. economy. $2.3 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. 4. Make NSW a leader in national and international Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will be able to direct an • Practise hygiene by washing your hands regularly. This includes a infrastructure pipeline; new research on plastics. This timely investment has seen $760,535 committed $100 billion extra $324,396 into frontline COVID-19 response efforts skills programs and developing local supply chains. towards spending on important maintenance works The NSW Government is strongly encouraging greater use of and core community services thanks to the NSW and upgrades to social housing properties in our masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of The plan will create jobs and improve the quality of life for Government fully funding the local government increase in Why is this important? local area. COVID-19. the people of NSW. the emergency services levy for 2020-21. • NSW consumed 1.1 million tonnes of plastic in These benefits include external painting, fencing, roof Staying on top of the virus means protecting jobs and So please stay safe, follow the health advice and help us The NSW Government’s recent $395 million local government 2017-18 improvements and tree trimming and removal to protecting our economy. save lives. economic stimulus package includes to fund improve the liveability and standard of local social $32.76 million • By 2050 there will be more plastic by weight in the this year’s increase. housing properties. ocean than fish Our emergency services have long been funded through a Local businesses and trades are directly and • 99% of plastics is made from fossil fuels cost sharing arrangement between insurers, councils and indirectly engaged in doing this work which has given the Government. • In 2018-19, 60% of all littered items were made our local economy a critical boost while improving from plastic social housing, to support local tenants. While we all acknowledge the importance of supporting our Deal To Seal Local Roads emergency services workers, local councils simply cannot afford this financial impost in the wake of COVID-19, bushfires and drought. Work will soon start on a number of important local Both Highfield Circuit and Toorak Court in Port Macquarie will This funding injection will allow Port Macquarie-Hastings road projects thanks to both the NSW and Federal also undergo much-needed repairs as well as an asphalt Council to redirect funds to critical core services and deliver Governments. overlay with an allocation of $305,000 from the Fixing Local Roads funding program. financial support to the local community. Funding for the upgrades has been secured through the Coopernook War Memorial To Be Restored Australian Government’s allocation of $191 million to build on the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Local Roads The Coopernook War Memorial has received $6,840 program guaranteeing even more regional communities reap funding from the NSW Government’s Community the benefits faster. War Memorials Fund to assist in the restoration of a Leslie Williams Member for Port Macquarie Deputy Speaker significant plaque. The allocation of $17 million to seal Maria River Road linking Port Macquarie and Crescent Head is welcome news, as is the The Coopernook War Memorial is an important place for the $3 million committed to the upgrade of the Hannam Vale to [email protected] www.lesliewilliams.com.au local community to remember service men and women who email website Waitui Road in the Manning Valley. fought for Australia, and sacrificed so much for the benefit of address Macquarie Business Centre, Suite 6, 27 Grant Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 future generations and they should never be forgotten. For many years locals have been advocating for these roads to phone 02 6584 0977 fax 02 6584 0978 be sealed and now their wishes will be delivered. I look forward The funding will allow for repairing or replacing lead lettering, to both Port Macquarie-Hastings and Midcoast Councils cleaning and waxing the bronze plaque and removing pointing. Authorised by Leslie Williams MP. Printed by Chrysalis Printing, 7 Chestnut Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 using Parliamentary entitlements starting work on these important projects for the community. With community members of the North Shore. Improving Tidal Pool for Oxley Beach Road Safety The much anticipated Tidal Pool for Port Macquarie is now Sporting another step closer. The Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack recently visited with the Member for Cowper, On The Pat Conaghan and I to unveil the concept design and location of the pool. Clubs Kick The State Government allocated $50,000 for a feasibility study With Camden Haven Show Society President Sean Gleeson Pacific Highway which has now been completed with the Federal Government promising $4.5 million to build the project to be located at the Driving along the Pacific Highway at Herons Creek northern end of Oxley Beach. Funding Goals With Port Macquarie Surf Club members Rick Rolff and Peter Fox is now even safer with the installation of rumble strips as part of the NSW Government’s economic I congratulate the Tidal Pool Committee for their ongoing efforts Kendall stimulus package. and for reaching this significant project milestone. Twelve local sporting organisations have shared in • $8,500 for the Lake Cathie Tennis Club for a storage $4.6 million of grants across NSW to purchase shed and coaching equipment Stimulus funding from the $2.3 billion NSW The Committee has worked hard to carry out a range of environmental, geomorphic and site studies and continue to equipment, improve facilities and increase Government COVID-19 package announced in • $5,000 to the Port Macquarie Cycling Club to subsidise Showground liaise with a range of stakeholders including the Birpai participation opportunities through the Local Sport March has allowed Transport for NSW to bring Grants Program. uniform costs and host a tour forward and deliver projects in addition to its planned Aboriginal Land Council. program of work. The State and Federal Governments have invested in this Sport is a vital part of our community and these grants • $6,000 for the West Port Tennis Club to install an Gets Stimulus will provide essential funds to help our organisations on-line booking system The audio tactile line marking known as rumble strips, With Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Deputy Prime Minister project because it will be of enormous benefit to our local Michael McCormack community as well as being a drawcard for tourists.