Published Thursday, 08 February, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
PREMIER ANNOUNCES ANOTHER 79 LEGACY CELEBRATORY PROJECTS
The Queensland Government has announced a further $70 million that will be distributed to local councils throughout Queensland to help fund infrastructure projects to provide a lasting reminder of Queensland’s 150th birthday celebrations.
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew Fraser, today announced that another 79 projects would be funded under the $100 million Legacy Infrastructure Fund.
“2009 marks the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from New South Wales,” Mr Beattie said.
“This is an important year for our State and we need to ensure there are lasting reminders of this milestone.
“The Legacy Infrastructure Fund is designed for just this purpose and I am delighted today to announce the latest 79 projects – ranging from small to large – that have been selected to date through this program.”
Mr Beattie said the Gold Coast City would have an excellent reminder of the 150th celebrations with $16 million allocated to the redevelopment of the Southport Broadwater Parklands.
“The project aims to create one of Australia’s greatest foreshore parks and a Gold Coast icon, incorporating public arts, events precincts, water and children’s play area,” Mr Beattie said.
Other significant projects announced in today’s funding round included:
• $6 million contribution to Mackay’s Sesquicentennial wharf;
• $5 million to help build an indoor sport and recreation facility at Logan City;
• $4 million to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for the development of a regional gallery, theatre, community spaces and agricultural history interpretation displays in Ingham;
• $3 million to help build an anglers' paradise at Redcliffe;
• $3 million for the Mount Isa City Council to develop the Leichhardt River Community and Recreation precinct;
• $2 million towards the proposed development of the Caboolture creative industries community precinct.
• $1 million towards the cost of an Interpretive centre in Barcaldine to preserve the heritage of the Tree of Knowledge.
Smaller projects include the establishment of a Dingo Barrier Fence Tourist and Educational Drive in Wambo Shire; the relocation and restoration of the Blenheim Baptist church to the Laidley Pioneer Village, and a beautification project along the Warrego River at Charleville.
Aboriginal Councils will receive a total of $7.8 million for projects in their council areas.
“The 79 projects announced today are in addition to a number of previously announced initiatives worth a total of $22 million,” Mr Beattie said.
“These projects included $2 million towards the refurbishment of St John’s Cathedral, the construction of a new home for arts companies in Townsville and the revitalisation of Bulcock Beach Esplanade in Caloundra.
“A number of other projects under consideration are presently being discussed with local councils,” Mr Beattie.
Mr Fraser said all projects were required to meet specific criteria to be eligible for funding.
“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 generations to come,” he said.
“I feel very confident that all the projects selected will achieve this.”
Mr Fraser said that Councils were 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 Chris Taylor 3227 8825
8 February 2006
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew Fraser, today announced that another 79 projects would be funded under the $100 million Legacy Infrastructure Fund.
“2009 marks the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from New South Wales,” Mr Beattie said.
“This is an important year for our State and we need to ensure there are lasting reminders of this milestone.
“The Legacy Infrastructure Fund is designed for just this purpose and I am delighted today to announce the latest 79 projects – ranging from small to large – that have been selected to date through this program.”
Mr Beattie said the Gold Coast City would have an excellent reminder of the 150th celebrations with $16 million allocated to the redevelopment of the Southport Broadwater Parklands.
“The project aims to create one of Australia’s greatest foreshore parks and a Gold Coast icon, incorporating public arts, events precincts, water and children’s play area,” Mr Beattie said.
Other significant projects announced in today’s funding round included:
• $6 million contribution to Mackay’s Sesquicentennial wharf;
• $5 million to help build an indoor sport and recreation facility at Logan City;
• $4 million to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for the development of a regional gallery, theatre, community spaces and agricultural history interpretation displays in Ingham;
• $3 million to help build an anglers' paradise at Redcliffe;
• $3 million for the Mount Isa City Council to develop the Leichhardt River Community and Recreation precinct;
• $2 million towards the proposed development of the Caboolture creative industries community precinct.
• $1 million towards the cost of an Interpretive centre in Barcaldine to preserve the heritage of the Tree of Knowledge.
Smaller projects include the establishment of a Dingo Barrier Fence Tourist and Educational Drive in Wambo Shire; the relocation and restoration of the Blenheim Baptist church to the Laidley Pioneer Village, and a beautification project along the Warrego River at Charleville.
Aboriginal Councils will receive a total of $7.8 million for projects in their council areas.
“The 79 projects announced today are in addition to a number of previously announced initiatives worth a total of $22 million,” Mr Beattie said.
“These projects included $2 million towards the refurbishment of St John’s Cathedral, the construction of a new home for arts companies in Townsville and the revitalisation of Bulcock Beach Esplanade in Caloundra.
“A number of other projects under consideration are presently being discussed with local councils,” Mr Beattie.
Mr Fraser said all projects were required to meet specific criteria to be eligible for funding.
“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 generations to come,” he said.
“I feel very confident that all the projects selected will achieve this.”
Mr Fraser said that Councils were 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 Chris Taylor 3227 8825
8 February 2006