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 BLACK SPRINGS MOBILE PHONE TOWER UPDATE The Black Springs Mobile Phone tower story This lack of NSW Government co-operation set the continues, and I want to give the community an project back and the hunt then continued for a new update on where we are at site. However all other attempts to find a further site felt through Firstly the background During the term of the last federal government. I was able to help secure funding for a small cell mobile phone tower at Back Springs. There have been suggestions that this was some type of election promise, but this is not true. I did however work with the community to try and secure a government subsidised tower and the good news is that we succeeded This is where things got frustrating. The best site for the tower is at the rubbish tp on Dog Rocks Road. This is on NSW Government Crown Land at Black Springs Telstra approached the then NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to place the tower on that site. It should have been straightforward, and you would think that given the previous NSW Government had made an election commitment in 2019 to make the entire state mobile blackspot free, they would be bending over backwards to host the tower and get local residents mobile coverage Sadly the NSW Government demanded exorbitant rent from Telstra which made the whole project unviable. Telstra was just about to ut to walk away because it was all too hard when I intervened by calling a community meeting attended by the Mayor of Oberon. I also got an extension of time for the project from the Australian Government so that the funding would not be taken away Negotiations with other suitable land holders have since also fallen through over the rental issue. I have now gone back to the NSW Government to see if they can offer a more reasonable rent The project has stalled for no other reason than the attitude of the state government t's great to see works progressing at the O'Connell Recreation Ground I know Mayor Kellam has been very supportive of our efforts to get this tower moving it's great to see a local councillor being constructive on such an important local issue For many years, local residents in O'Connell have been eager to see a top notch rec ground constructed in their community. To have a kick around a solid soccer field, practice hitting sixers on a decent cricket pitch, or drill serves on a tennis court, local sport-lovers have been forced to travel to neighbouring towns or cities. I would encourage all councillors to lobby the new NSW Government for a more reasonable rent or actually help locate a new site, including ascertaining whether there is any council land that can host the small cell tower such as near the cemetery. I will keep the community updated on the progress. That's why it's 's very exciting to see works at the rec ground moving forward! With the anniversary of the storm and flood disasters that hit our region fast approaching, the fight for equality in disaster support and assistance continues. Supported by $711.000 in funding from the previous Federal Government, the community won't have to wait long to enjoy a new hall, multi-purpose tennis courts, improvements to the shelter and grandstand, and fencing and footpaths across the site. It's hard to believe that almost 12 months on this fight persists. This joint State/Federal disaster assistance needs to be activated by the NSW Government. O'Connell is also becoming a popular stopping point for visitors exploring the Central West. The addition of the Rec Ground will allow the village to host bigger sporting events and functions. encouraging even more people to travel to the area. This is all about bringing the community together, now and for many generations to come. Despite the many press conferences, some of which included helicopter arrivals, and the soothing words that were given, the previous BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 $711,000 SEES O'CONNELL REC GROUND MOVING FORWARD KRE Your Country Your Voice Liberal and Nationals Government failed to deliver this. All the while, funding delivered in massive quantities was provided to the Northern Rivers region. The current NSW Labor Government has similarly failed to deliver this badly needed support. Having two classes of disaster assistance in NSW effectively means there are two classes of citizens. It is simply not good enough. Equality in disaster assistance needs to be delivered without delay The referendum gave everyone a chance to have their say, and the votes are in (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. IN A DEMOCRACY EVERYBODY GETS TO MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE In our democracy we all get to make an Individual choice. I stand by mine, which I put forward before the last election, and I respect others making and standing by theirs. I've had many people, who voted either way. stop me in the street, at polling booths, or email in to say how glad they are that their local member doesn't just tow a party line and do what he's told by the party puppeteers and their machine. While this referendum has now ended, sadly, the gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians still exists in so many ways and closing it remains one of the great challenges our country faces. I hope that Australians everywhere can come together and find ways to pick up the torch of reconciliation and carry it forward. STILL WAITING FOR EQUALITY IN DISASTER FUNDING CCoval creation Ground O'CONNELL P For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and BORE The recent announcement that the NSW Government had provided our local councils with some emergency road funding is welcome news. but more is going to be needed and it needs to be delivered on the double. There is still a massive infrastructure backlog right across our region. The cynical way in which our residents have been treated by major parties and governments is one of the reasons I became an independent. I won't b Y't be letting this issue go until our residents are treated with equality and respect by governments. Instagram @andrewgeecalare of f 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 BLACK SPRINGS MOBILE PHONE TOWER UPDATE The Black Springs Mobile Phone tower story This lack of NSW Government co - operation set the continues , and I want to give the community an project back and the hunt then continued for a new update on where we are at site . However all other attempts to find a further site felt through Firstly the background During the term of the last federal government . I was able to help secure funding for a small cell mobile phone tower at Back Springs . There have been suggestions that this was some type of election promise , but this is not true . I did however work with the community to try and secure a government subsidised tower and the good news is that we succeeded This is where things got frustrating . The best site for the tower is at the rubbish tp on Dog Rocks Road . This is on NSW Government Crown Land at Black Springs Telstra approached the then NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to place the tower on that site . It should have been straightforward , and you would think that given the previous NSW Government had made an election commitment in 2019 to make the entire state mobile blackspot free , they would be bending over backwards to host the tower and get local residents mobile coverage Sadly the NSW Government demanded exorbitant rent from Telstra which made the whole project unviable . Telstra was just about to ut to walk away because it was all too hard when I intervened by calling a community meeting attended by the Mayor of Oberon . I also got an extension of time for the project from the Australian Government so that the funding would not be taken away Negotiations with other suitable land holders have since also fallen through over the rental issue . I have now gone back to the NSW Government to see if they can offer a more reasonable rent The project has stalled for no other reason than the attitude of the state government t's great to see works progressing at the O'Connell Recreation Ground I know Mayor Kellam has been very supportive of our efforts to get this tower moving it's great to see a local councillor being constructive on such an important local issue For many years , local residents in O'Connell have been eager to see a top notch rec ground constructed in their community . To have a kick around a solid soccer field , practice hitting sixers on a decent cricket pitch , or drill serves on a tennis court , local sport - lovers have been forced to travel to neighbouring towns or cities . I would encourage all councillors to lobby the new NSW Government for a more reasonable rent or actually help locate a new site , including ascertaining whether there is any council land that can host the small cell tower such as near the cemetery . I will keep the community updated on the progress . That's why it's ' s very exciting to see works at the rec ground moving forward ! With the anniversary of the storm and flood disasters that hit our region fast approaching , the fight for equality in disaster support and assistance continues . Supported by $ 711.000 in funding from the previous Federal Government , the community won't have to wait long to enjoy a new hall , multi - purpose tennis courts , improvements to the shelter and grandstand , and fencing and footpaths across the site . It's hard to believe that almost 12 months on this fight persists . This joint State / Federal disaster assistance needs to be activated by the NSW Government . O'Connell is also becoming a popular stopping point for visitors exploring the Central West . The addition of the Rec Ground will allow the village to host bigger sporting events and functions . encouraging even more people to travel to the area . This is all about bringing the community together , now and for many generations to come . Despite the many press conferences , some of which included helicopter arrivals , and the soothing words that were given , the previous BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 $ 711,000 SEES O'CONNELL REC GROUND MOVING FORWARD KRE Your Country Your Voice Liberal and Nationals Government failed to deliver this . All the while , funding delivered in massive quantities was provided to the Northern Rivers region . The current NSW Labor Government has similarly failed to deliver this badly needed support . Having two classes of disaster assistance in NSW effectively means there are two classes of citizens . It is simply not good enough . Equality in disaster assistance needs to be delivered without delay The referendum gave everyone a chance to have their say , and the votes are in ( 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 . IN A DEMOCRACY EVERYBODY GETS TO MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE In our democracy we all get to make an Individual choice . I stand by mine , which I put forward before the last election , and I respect others making and standing by theirs . I've had many people , who voted either way . stop me in the street , at polling booths , or email in to say how glad they are that their local member doesn't just tow a party line and do what he's told by the party puppeteers and their machine . While this referendum has now ended , sadly , the gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians still exists in so many ways and closing it remains one of the great challenges our country faces . I hope that Australians everywhere can come together and find ways to pick up the torch of reconciliation and carry it forward . STILL WAITING FOR EQUALITY IN DISASTER FUNDING CCoval creation Ground O'CONNELL P For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and BORE The recent announcement that the NSW Government had provided our local councils with some emergency road funding is welcome news . but more is going to be needed and it needs to be delivered on the double . There is still a massive infrastructure backlog right across our region . The cynical way in which our residents have been treated by major parties and governments is one of the reasons I became an independent . I won't b Y't be letting this issue go until our residents are treated with equality and respect by governments . Instagram @andrewgeecalare of f