Grants for Smart Farmers

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he encourages farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas to apply for grants of $5000 up to $50,000 under Round three of the Smart Farms Small Grants program. “I know how resilient and innovative farmers are and agriculture would not be the incredible industry it is today without our farmers,”…

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Regional Grant Opportunity funding awarded to Plains Producer

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is very pleased the Plains Producer been awarded $83,278.55 through the Federal Government’s Regional Grant Opportunity program to support the sustainability of the local publishing activities, including news gathering, production and distribution.   “The Plains Producer is one of 62 small and regional publishers across Australia to…

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SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED TO DELIVER KEY REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROAD UPGRADES

  The Australian and South Australian governments have shortlisted two consortia to deliver major works on the Joy Baluch AM Bridge duplication and the Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway duplication projects.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the projects were an investment in the region’s economy.…

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Immediate Assistance Available for Farmers

  Drought affected communities in Grey will have greater access to assistance thanks to a new Federal Government package worth nearly $100 million Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said today. “We are responding to the ongoing drought with direct and immediate support to help farming families and communities,” he said. “The Drought Community Support…

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SUPPORT FOR PUMPED HYDRO ENERGY STORAGE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

  Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased the Morrison Government has committed up to $40 million in funding through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) towards the development of pumped hydro in South Australia.   “South Australia has more than 50% of its electricity delivered by renewable sources now and this…

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Stronger Communities Programme Round Five Opens in Grey

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey MP said the highly popular Stronger Communities Programme has now opened and will deliver its fifth round of $150,000 to fund small capital projects in the electorate. “This is an exciting opportunity for small local groups to work with me to identify potential projects which will contribute to our…

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Key Step Forward for Infrastructure Projects in Grey

Two key infrastructure projects in the Grey electorate have taken a major step forward today as the Morrison and Marshall Governments release an Expression of Interest (EOI) and tenders for road projects at Port Augusta and Port Wakefield. Totalling $290 million, the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project at Port Augusta and the Port Wakefield…

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Tackling Tough Times

Federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed additional funding support for communities in his electorate combatting the impacts of drought. The Coalition Government has announced $1.4 million in grants across Australia today by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) under its Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Mr Ramsey said the Jamestown community…

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