Paterson is one of the Coalition’s most marginal seats, with just .6 of a per cent the difference between Bob Baldwin and his Labor rival, Jim Arneman.
So Mr Baldwin was today forced to deny a big election promise on roads was designed to shore-up voters, claiming it’s simply the right thing for the electorate.
This promise of funding for roads in the Dungog shire is wonderful news. All credit must go to Dungog mayor Glenn Wall who , with the support of council staff and community members, has lobbied hard and consistently on this issue for a number of years.