Federal Labor promises $10 million towards Wallsend flooding fix

Federal Labor promises $10 million towards Wallsend flooding fix

Federal Labor has committed $10m towards fixing a notorious flooding issue in Wallsend if re-elected in May.

Federal election: Labor's $10m river health pledge

THE Labor Party today rolled out its single biggest election commitment for the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands, announcing a $10 million pilot project to restore river health and reduce flood risk in the region.Former state opposition leader Rebecca White, who is hoping to succeed the retiring Brian Mitchell as federal member for Lyons, said a re-elected Albanese government would support the Derwent Catchment Project’s “nature repair pilot…