The Northern Rivers Times
November 9, 2023
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Tenterfield Aerodrome funding boosts firefighting effort LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin says $50,000 allocated by the NSW Government towards a large capacity water tank at Tenterfield Aerodrome is already paying dividends, with water bombers using the tank water to fight bushfires in the area. The funding is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $37.2 million Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “I am very pleased to be able to come through on my election commitment for this vital investment, which has
enabled the Friends of
tank as part of its disaster
season,” Ms Saffin said.
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readiness hub ahead
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of this year’s bushfire
litre tank is already
FUNDS FLOW FOR KYOGLE FOOTBALL CLUB DRAINAGE UPGRADE
MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed news that Kyogle Football Club is set to receive $20,000 towards improved oval drainage as part of the NSW Government’s $37.2 million Local Small Commitments Allocation Program. “This was one of my key election commitments to the Kyogle community and it is great that the funding has now been secured,” Ms Saffin said.
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“The Club’s grounds are in one of the lowest parts of Kyogle and the upgraded drainage will enable the grounds to be back in action more quickly after heavy rain or flooding in the adjacent Richmond River.” Kyogle Football Club Treasurer and Registrar Glenn Rose said the Club was very appreciative of the new funding. “The soccer field and athletics oval are always the first to go
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under in a flood and the last to resurface, so this funding will allow us to improve our usage during wet periods and flooding events,” he said. “This will benefit all soccer clubs and all schools in our region.” For further information on the Local Small Commitments Allocation Program visit https://www.nsw. gov.au/grants-andfunding/lsca-home
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providing water to the fixed wing aircraft tackling the ongoing fire emergency in the Tenterfield area, which is of enormous benefit to our firies on the ground and threatened communities.” As well as facilitating the installation of the firefighting water tank, the funding is also being used to cover the cost of a pump, pipework and pump shed. Friends of Tenterfield Aerodrome Association President Rob Evans said memories of the devasting 2019/20 bushfires were still fresh
in locals’ minds. “This funding allocation has made the aerodrome disaster ready, and the current emergency is showing the value of this asset to the community,” he said. “It has enabled fixed-wing aircraft to do a rapid turnaround on the firegrounds, which are very close to Tenterfield.” For further information on the Local Small Commitments Allocation Program visit https:// www.nsw.gov.au/grantsand-funding/lsca-home
NORTHERN RIVERS TENDERS LISTED ON LIVE NORTHERN RIVERS. RDA Northern Rivers and NSW Reconstruction Authority have collaborated to list Northern Rivers tenders in one easy-to-find location. In response to business’ calls for an easier way to find tender opportunities across our seven local government areas, this feature will be accessed on the Live Northern Rivers website via https:// livenorthernrivers.com. au/tenders Live Northern Rivers is a liveability platform that was recently launched by RDA Northern Rivers with the aim of attracting a workforce from within and beyond the Northern Rivers. Businesses work hard to build and maintain a reliable team of employees in our region. Live Northern Rivers aims to support employers with information for relocators from outside
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the region, past residents considering returning to the region and residents interested in locating to other parts of the Northern Rivers. This portal provides a feed of all the opportunities, that are open for tender, with the local councils and the NSW government tender portal. The information is sourced from official tender portals and links back to the relevant procurement platforms for tender submissions. Nathan McGrath, RDA Northern Rivers Director of Regional Development said, “We want to make it easy for businesses to see at a glance, the projects that are open for tender across the Northern Rivers. With seven local council websites to track, the Live Northern Rivers platform is an opportunity to show these tenders together on one page.”
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The portal will aggregate the tenders that have a status of open, closed and awarded in the Northern Rivers local government areas of Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley, Lismore City, Kyogle, Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, and the Tweed Shire. NSW Government tenders relating to projects in the region will also be visible in the Live Northern Rivers tender portal. Businesses that are interested in submitting tenders must still register with the relevant procurement platforms where detailed tender documents and applications must be made. Future enhancements to this tender portal page will include the ability to set up alerts, weekly notifications and shortlisting of tenders of interest.
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