Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $2 billion for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway $4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Community complex $4.8 million for upgrades to Campbell's River Road $3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $1.9 million to support Central West forestry plantations $1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and surrounds $364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club OBERON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING! It was great to join the Oberon community in celebrating the opening of the brand new Library and Community Centre It was fantastic to see such a big crowd tum out to have a look at the stunning new library which is big, bright, and fresh and filled to the brim with a range of great books, magazines, CDs and movies! Updating the Oberon Library has been high on the town's wish list, so it was lovely to see past and present Councillors come together to cheers the completion of this wonderful project! During the construction, Gary Moran from Plateau Garden Landscapes saved many Andrew with landscaper Gory Moran Infrastructure Catherine King to discuss the federal funding allocated for a second race track at Bathurst flowers and shrubs from the site so that they could be replanted in the gardens surrounding the new library. Fantastic job Gary! Despite pointing out the unique position that Bathurst and Mount Panorama/Wahluu hold in national and international motorsports the Minister shockingly declined to grant an extension of time to construct the Second Race Track, nor permission to repurpose the $12.5 million to make the existing track even better. I am bitterly disappointed with this outcome. Bathurst Regional Council had put a lot of work into how they could best use the $12.5 million in federal funding to update the current site, which would have enhanced the track and conditions for competitors, and boosted the tourism experience for motorsport fans. Adrian Williams performed a very warm Welcome to Country and beautiful smoking ceremony. GOVERNMENT UPHOLDS CALLOUS FUNDING CUT FOR BATHURST'S SECOND RACE TRACK The Bathurst 1000 attracts a massive global audience of around 800 million people, injecting around $20 million in tourism dollars into Bathurst and the Central West each year. Further investment in the track would only boost this figure, supporting thousands of jobs and small businesses across the Central West Under the Community Development Grant and Commonwealth grant guidelines, there would be a way to repurpose this grant funding if the Government and the Minister really wanted to It's a shame that the political willpower just BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 This great Library and Community Centre was supported by a $100,000 grant by the previous Federal Government Andrew with Tim Charge, Father Reynolds, St Joseph's Principal Glenn Brown, Deputy Principal Kate Brown and Fran Charge Decently, the Mayor of Bathurst Regional isn't there Counci Robert Taylor, General Manager David Shirley and I met with the Minister for If you stop in for a visit, be sure to have a look at The Oberon Bicentennial Tapestries which are on display. The works of art have been hand stitched by more than 70 local needle workers. Amazing stuff! The Government's flat-out rejection of Council shows they only care about dawing proposals presented by Bathurst Regional back money allocated to the bush-to fund their election commitments in the capital cities For a city-centric Government, the $12.5 million allocated to the Bathurst Second Race Track was too good a prize and ripe for the taking and they didn't waste the opportunity to get at this pot of money. Whilst I appreciated the meeting being held the outcome reinforces the cynical view that more and more people are having about the major parties. I just got the impression the meeting was all about going through the motions. There was no serious attempt to work with the Counc and the community to find a way to spend the money in Bathurst. Unfortunately, what it all boils down to is the Government looking after its own seats, instead of governing for all Australians Sport is one of the great unifiers, and to see the money to build a second world class motorsport track in regional Australia snatched away with the flick of a pen is both devastating and galling This is very shabby treatment of Bathurst Regional Council and the community by the Government. Andrew with Oberon Council Library manager Julie Boker and former Mayor of Oberon Kathy Sojowitz Your Country Your Voice Andrew with Councillor Helen Hayden, Oberon Mayor Mark Kellam and Adrian Williams GRANTS! GRANTS! GRANTS! There are some fantastic Australian Government grant opportunities currently available to the Calare electorate, which may be of interest to you or your organisation You never know if you don't apply! The latest round of Local Sporting Champions (LSC) and Local Pars Champions (LPC) is now open to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships LSC applicants are eligible from $500 to $850, and LPC applicants are eligible from $750 to $1.100 Applications close on Monday, 31st July 2023, no later than 11:59pm AEST The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants will fund high quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists art workers audiences, and communities. The focus of the (02) 6331 0524 @andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP. Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange, NSW 2800. project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms or cross-disciplinary practice. Applicants can apply for up to $30,000. Applications close Monday, 14th August 2023, no later than 11:59pm AEST For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare Strengthening Rural Communities Rebuilding Regional Communities Round 19 gives remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds following the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding can be used for a broad range of initiatives that directly benefit local communities. Community groups and not-for- profit organisations can apply for up to $10,000. Application close Thursday, 31st August 2023, no later than 5pm AEST. If you need any further information about any of the above, or require a letter of support, please don't hesitate to contact my office at andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE UPDATE Our push for better mobile coverage continues There will be a public meeting to discuss local mobile coverage concerns at Shooters Hill on Thursday, 20th July at 2pm. For more information, please contact my office Of Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $ 2 billion for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway $ 4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Community complex $ 4.8 million for upgrades to Campbell's River Road $ 3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $ 1.9 million to support Central West forestry plantations $ 1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $ 852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $ 762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $ 711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and surrounds $ 364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $ 217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $ 100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $ 50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $ 50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club OBERON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING ! It was great to join the Oberon community in celebrating the opening of the brand new Library and Community Centre It was fantastic to see such a big crowd tum out to have a look at the stunning new library which is big , bright , and fresh and filled to the brim with a range of great books , magazines , CDs and movies ! Updating the Oberon Library has been high on the town's wish list , so it was lovely to see past and present Councillors come together to cheers the completion of this wonderful project ! During the construction , Gary Moran from Plateau Garden Landscapes saved many Andrew with landscaper Gory Moran Infrastructure Catherine King to discuss the federal funding allocated for a second race track at Bathurst flowers and shrubs from the site so that they could be replanted in the gardens surrounding the new library . Fantastic job Gary ! Despite pointing out the unique position that Bathurst and Mount Panorama / Wahluu hold in national and international motorsports the Minister shockingly declined to grant an extension of time to construct the Second Race Track , nor permission to repurpose the $ 12.5 million to make the existing track even better . I am bitterly disappointed with this outcome . Bathurst Regional Council had put a lot of work into how they could best use the $ 12.5 million in federal funding to update the current site , which would have enhanced the track and conditions for competitors , and boosted the tourism experience for motorsport fans . Adrian Williams performed a very warm Welcome to Country and beautiful smoking ceremony . GOVERNMENT UPHOLDS CALLOUS FUNDING CUT FOR BATHURST'S SECOND RACE TRACK The Bathurst 1000 attracts a massive global audience of around 800 million people , injecting around $ 20 million in tourism dollars into Bathurst and the Central West each year . Further investment in the track would only boost this figure , supporting thousands of jobs and small businesses across the Central West Under the Community Development Grant and Commonwealth grant guidelines , there would be a way to repurpose this grant funding if the Government and the Minister really wanted to It's a shame that the political willpower just BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 This great Library and Community Centre was supported by a $ 100,000 grant by the previous Federal Government Andrew with Tim Charge , Father Reynolds , St Joseph's Principal Glenn Brown , Deputy Principal Kate Brown and Fran Charge Decently , the Mayor of Bathurst Regional isn't there Counci Robert Taylor , General Manager David Shirley and I met with the Minister for If you stop in for a visit , be sure to have a look at The Oberon Bicentennial Tapestries which are on display . The works of art have been hand stitched by more than 70 local needle workers . Amazing stuff ! The Government's flat - out rejection of Council shows they only care about dawing proposals presented by Bathurst Regional back money allocated to the bush - to fund their election commitments in the capital cities For a city - centric Government , the $ 12.5 million allocated to the Bathurst Second Race Track was too good a prize and ripe for the taking and they didn't waste the opportunity to get at this pot of money . Whilst I appreciated the meeting being held the outcome reinforces the cynical view that more and more people are having about the major parties . I just got the impression the meeting was all about going through the motions . There was no serious attempt to work with the Counc and the community to find a way to spend the money in Bathurst . Unfortunately , what it all boils down to is the Government looking after its own seats , instead of governing for all Australians Sport is one of the great unifiers , and to see the money to build a second world class motorsport track in regional Australia snatched away with the flick of a pen is both devastating and galling This is very shabby treatment of Bathurst Regional Council and the community by the Government . Andrew with Oberon Council Library manager Julie Boker and former Mayor of Oberon Kathy Sojowitz Your Country Your Voice Andrew with Councillor Helen Hayden , Oberon Mayor Mark Kellam and Adrian Williams GRANTS ! GRANTS ! GRANTS ! There are some fantastic Australian Government grant opportunities currently available to the Calare electorate , which may be of interest to you or your organisation You never know if you don't apply ! The latest round of Local Sporting Champions ( LSC ) and Local Pars Champions ( LPC ) is now open to provide financial assistance for coaches , officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state , national or international championships LSC applicants are eligible from $ 500 to $ 850 , and LPC applicants are eligible from $ 750 to $ 1.100 Applications close on Monday , 31st July 2023 , no later than 11:59 pm AEST The Regional Arts Fund ( RAF ) Project Grants will fund high quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists art workers audiences , and communities . The focus of the ( 02 ) 6331 0524 @ andrew.gee.mp @ aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP . Suite 1 / 179A Anson Street , Orange , NSW 2800 . project could include any area of creative practice , multiple art forms or cross - disciplinary practice . Applicants can apply for up to $ 30,000 . Applications close Monday , 14th August 2023 , no later than 11:59 pm AEST For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare Strengthening Rural Communities Rebuilding Regional Communities Round 19 gives remote , rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds following the COVID - 19 pandemic . Funding can be used for a broad range of initiatives that directly benefit local communities . Community groups and not - for profit organisations can apply for up to $ 10,000 . Application close Thursday , 31st August 2023 , no later than 5pm AEST . If you need any further information about any of the above , or require a letter of support , please don't hesitate to contact my office at andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE UPDATE Our push for better mobile coverage continues There will be a public meeting to discuss local mobile coverage concerns at Shooters Hill on Thursday , 20th July at 2pm . For more information , please contact my office Of