Published Thursday, 08 February, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
HISTORICAL HALLS FOR BOORINGA
BOORINGA Shire Council will receive $160,000 from the Queensland Government to preserve and restore local halls in time for Queensland’s 150th birthday in 2009.
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning Andrew Fraser announced today that the project would be funded under the Legacy Infrastructure Funding program.
This program is a $100 million capital works program developed to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Bungil Shire Council was also announced as a funding recipient.
“2009 is an important year for our State and we need to ensure there are lasting reminders of this milestone,” Mr Beattie said.
“We’ve identified a further 79 projects across the State that we believe will create a legacy and be enjoyed by generations to come. The proposed hall revitalisation project by Booringa Shire Council is one such project.”
“The project includes internal and external restoration of the Mitchell, Amby and Mungallala Halls.
“The works will ensure the halls remain as lasting tributes to the culture and history of each community and accommodate a number of events including meetings, conferences, indoor sports and cinema.”
Mr Beattie said Bungil Shire Council would receive more than $74,000 to create a community park in Injune with art, native trees and shrubs, water features and an area on history and culture.
“Both the Booringa and Bungil Shire Council projects are designed to enhance the quality of life for the local community and ensure that residents and visitors alike have access to quality facilities and services.”
Mr Fraser said the project – like all others considered for funding – was required to meet specific criteria.
“When we asked Councils to submit their proposals last year, we were looking for practical tributes. That is, projects that would provide real and lasting benefits to the community for years to come,” he said.
“I feel very confident that this project will more than achieve this outcome.”
Mr Fraser said each of the two Councils was now required to submit a project plan confirming a 2008 completion date and demonstrate their ability to secure any additional funds required to undertake the project.
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office 3227 8825
7 February 2006
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning Andrew Fraser announced today that the project would be funded under the Legacy Infrastructure Funding program.
This program is a $100 million capital works program developed to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Bungil Shire Council was also announced as a funding recipient.
“2009 is an important year for our State and we need to ensure there are lasting reminders of this milestone,” Mr Beattie said.
“We’ve identified a further 79 projects across the State that we believe will create a legacy and be enjoyed by generations to come. The proposed hall revitalisation project by Booringa Shire Council is one such project.”
“The project includes internal and external restoration of the Mitchell, Amby and Mungallala Halls.
“The works will ensure the halls remain as lasting tributes to the culture and history of each community and accommodate a number of events including meetings, conferences, indoor sports and cinema.”
Mr Beattie said Bungil Shire Council would receive more than $74,000 to create a community park in Injune with art, native trees and shrubs, water features and an area on history and culture.
“Both the Booringa and Bungil Shire Council projects are designed to enhance the quality of life for the local community and ensure that residents and visitors alike have access to quality facilities and services.”
Mr Fraser said the project – like all others considered for funding – was required to meet specific criteria.
“When we asked Councils to submit their proposals last year, we were looking for practical tributes. That is, projects that would provide real and lasting benefits to the community for years to come,” he said.
“I feel very confident that this project will more than achieve this outcome.”
Mr Fraser said each of the two Councils was now required to submit a project plan confirming a 2008 completion date and demonstrate their ability to secure any additional funds required to undertake the project.
Media inquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office 3227 8825
7 February 2006