Published Thursday, 08 February, 2007 at 03:00 PM
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
Minister for Local Government, Planning and Sport
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
$590,000 FOR CHERBOURG LEGACY PROJECT
The Queensland Government will provide $590,000 to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council for the design and construction of the Corroboree Ring Facility in time for Queensland’s 150th birthday in 2009.
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning announced the project would be funded under the Legacy Infrastructure Fund, a $100 million capital works program to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Murgon 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 to date that we believe will create a legacy and be enjoyed by generations to come. The proposed Cherbourg Corroboree Ring is one such project.”
The development will provide an amphitheatre style building which will be used as an educational facility as well as providing areas for arts and crafts activities, an art shop and canteen.
The Corroboree Ring will be a key meeting place for members of the Cherbourg community and traditional vegetation will be planted nearby to provide privacy.
Mr Beattie said Murgon Shire Council would receive $25,000 toward the restoration of the Murgon Museum Complex.
“Both the Murgon and Cherbourg 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.”
Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew 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
8 February 2006
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning announced the project would be funded under the Legacy Infrastructure Fund, a $100 million capital works program to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Murgon 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 to date that we believe will create a legacy and be enjoyed by generations to come. The proposed Cherbourg Corroboree Ring is one such project.”
The development will provide an amphitheatre style building which will be used as an educational facility as well as providing areas for arts and crafts activities, an art shop and canteen.
The Corroboree Ring will be a key meeting place for members of the Cherbourg community and traditional vegetation will be planted nearby to provide privacy.
Mr Beattie said Murgon Shire Council would receive $25,000 toward the restoration of the Murgon Museum Complex.
“Both the Murgon and Cherbourg 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.”
Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew 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
8 February 2006