Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has called Cowper MP Luke Hartsuyker and Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser this morning to confirm there’ll be bypass money in the Federal Budget.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has today confirmed the Coffs Harbour Pacific Highway Bypass will be allocated $971 million in tomorrow night’s Federal Budget.

Mr McCormack personally phoned Federal Member for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker and State Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser early this morning to confirm the funding announcement.

“The announcement in this year’s Budget is made possible thanks to the hard work and advocacy of local Nationals’ MPs Luke Hartsuyker and Andrew Fraser over many years,” Mr McCormack said.

“Together with the work of the community, their advocacy is helping build the Pacific Highway the Mid North Coast deserves.

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