Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today officially turned the first sod on the Rotary Nature Play Park at Boongaree in Berry after securing $4.4 million funding from the New South Wales Government for this project.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local community organisations across the Kiama Electorate impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for funding, thanks to the next round of the New South Wales Government’s Infrastructure Grants program opening today.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that nominations are now open for the 2020 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards.
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Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP said that they are the smiling faces that light up their grandkid’s worlds and they are the helping hand for parents and now it is time to say a big thank you by nominating your Local Grandparent of the Year 2020 in the Kiama Electorate.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that a number of local pubs, clubs, and hotels have thrown their weight behind the New South Wales Government’s Speak Out campaign that encourages domestic violence victim-survivors to call the State’s free 24/7 helpline for support.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local tradies across the Illawarra, Kiama and Shoalhaven will now have greater protections to ensure they are paid on time and in full following the introduction of new laws by the New South Wales Government.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that customers in and around Nowra and Bomaderry will soon benefit from an extra 45 weekly bus services which will improve connectivity and better meet customer needs in the Shoalhaven.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that young people from across the Illawarra, Kiama and Shoalhaven are encouraged to apply to be a part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce, a Ministerial advocacy group which will have a direct line to government to raise local issues faced by friends and classmates.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the Berry to Bomaderry section of the Princes Highway Upgrade is gaining speed with Pestells Lane overpass and Devitts Lane underpass nearing completion and the first traffic switch to newly built lanes expected within weeks.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that Government agencies need to first consider buying goods and services from a small, medium or regional business for all direct procurements up to $250,000 as part of the NSW Government’s plan to boost local businesses.