Organisers in our region may now apply for a share of $20 million in funding to help make their shows bigger and better as part of the Regional Events Acceleration fund. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said this was fantastic news after the loss of the Tamworth Country Music Festival this year.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson had ignited calls for Tamworth to receive a new ambulance station. Mr Anderson met with local paramedics to discuss the requirements of the region before making representations to the Minister for Health

More timber bridges in the Tamworth Regional Council area will be replaced after funding from the NSW Government was granted for the development of 5 new bridges. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson met with Mayor Col Murray to announce the funding at Fishers Bridge.

The next phase of Tamworth Global Gateway Park is underway with drainage for the project being dug. Member for Tamworth met with Mayor Col Murray as well as project engineers Callum Fletcher and Lachlan Mackiewicz to inspect the earthworks.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson presents Gunnedah Jockey Club with a cheque for upgraded irrigation as part of the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.

As we prepare for the new school year, parents are reminded of the COVID safety guidelines implemented to keep our communities safe. It’s good news for those sending their kids of to Kindergarten or Years 1,2, or 7. Parents of those years can see their kids off on school grounds in a COVID-safe manner.

Residents of Duri village will now have water security until at least July 2021 thanks to funding provided by the NSW Government. This comes after a year-long struggle by the residents of Duri in which a contaminated aquifer was deemed unsafe for use.

The Werris Creek Rail Journeys Museum will now welcome a boost in patronage after new signage was installed. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson supported the museums application for government funding to help bolster tourism across the region.