Hon Catherine King MP

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

DAN REPACHOLI MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HUNTER

MEDIA RELEASE

FEDERAL FUNDING SET TO FLOW TO BMX FACILITY UPGRADE AT CARMICHAEL PARK

The Albanese Government’s election commitment of $500,000 for the BMX facility upgrade at Carmichael Park has taken a major step forward today, with a funding agreement now in place with Cessnock City Council.

The project is being funded under the Investing in Our Communities Program.

Under this program, the Government is delivering community and sporting infrastructure, open space improvements and other community priorities intended to assist communities to build their strengths and improve liveability.

For more information on the program visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website. 

Quote attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“This program is about delivering community priorities that assist communities to build on their strengths and improve liveability – and that’s exactly what the BMX facility upgrade at Carmichael Park is about.

“This is yet another demonstration of us acting not only on our election commitments, but on our broader commitment to develop Australian communities – including by delivering funding for projects that create jobs, build opportunity and improve liveability.”

Quotes attributable to the Federal Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi:

“We made a promise to fund this vital project for Hunter and we are getting on with that job, with today’s funding agreement being a critical step forward.

“I look forward to seeing works support employment and an economic boost in the region while delivering a project that will benefit the community for years to come.”

Quotes attributable to Cr Jay Suvaal, Mayor, Cessnock City Council:

“It is wonderful to see these upgrades take place on this popular regional facility.

“These upgrades have been made possible by funding support from the Federal Government.”