NSW deputy premier John Barilaro announces $5m kick-start to Williamtown Special Activation Precinct

Ellie-Marie Watts
Updated May 28 2020 - 1:33pm, first published 12:30pm
TAKE OFF: Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro with Andrew Chapman, Aircraft Sustainment General Manager at BAE Systems Australia, in Williamtown on Wednesday. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts
TAKE OFF: Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro with Andrew Chapman, Aircraft Sustainment General Manager at BAE Systems Australia, in Williamtown on Wednesday. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

The last time he was in Williamtown, NSW deputy premier John Barilaro was handed the controls of an excavator but on his return on Wednesday he had the opportunity to sit in something a little more high powered - a jet - as he announced the state government would put $5 million towards kick-starting the Hunter's Special Activation Precinct.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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