Updates

20 Jul 2018

Life Saving Program Opens for Round Two

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local sporting clubs across our region are now eligible to apply for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, with the NSW Government providing life-saving technology to people experiencing cardiac emergencies.

19 Jul 2018

Statement: No Development of Blowhole Point

I am shocked and totally appalled by proposals to overdevelop Blowhole Point.

The land in question is Crown Land not Council or private land. I will not support any proposal which destroys the very reason why people came to our beautiful community in the first place.

I am concerned about overdevelopment in our community and will ensure that the overwhelming view of local residents’ voices are heard and that the cabins remain in place. 

16 Jul 2018

Progress on Blue Haven Bonaira Aged Care Complex

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today joined with the Mayor of Kiama Mark Honey and CEO of Blue Haven and General Manager of Kiama Municipal Council Mr Kerry McMurray for an on-site progress tour of the $106 million Blue Haven Bonaira aged care complex, which is progressing well.

09 Jul 2018

Regional Digital Connectivity Program Opens

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the NSW Government is seeking Expressions of Interest from companies or internet service providers that have the potential to deliver better connectivity solutions for local businesses and households in regional NSW.

09 Jul 2018

Making the Illawarra and Shoalhaven a safer place to live

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local businesses and community groups in the Illawarra, Kiama and Shoalhaven are being encouraged to share their crime prevention ideas and apply for up to $250,000 in NSW Government funding.