Published Thursday, 08 February, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
FUNDING BOOST FOR SOUTH WEST CELEBRATIONS
MURWEH, Bulloo, Wambo, Balonne, Quilpie, Paroo, Warroo, and Tambo Shires will all receive funds from the Queensland Government to develop projects to mark Queensland’s 150th birthday in 2009.
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning Andrew Fraser today announced projects from each of the eight Shires would be funded from the Legacy Infrastructure Fund, a $100 million capital works program to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
“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. Projects in each of these Shires are among those selected.”
More than $1.2 million has been allocated across the eight Shires for a variety of projects.
Murweh Shire Council will receive $200,000 towards the Charleville Warrego River Beautification project incorporating a riverwalk, picnic areas and sport facilities.
Bulloo Shire Council will receive over $29,000 towards the development of gateway and interpretive signage for the Dowling Track – a four wheel-drive journey that traces the footsteps of early pioneers through outback Queensland.
Wambo Shire Council will put its $38,000 State Government funding towards traffic and interpretive signage and rest stop facilities along the Dingo Barrier Fence Tourist and Educational Drive. The fence is the longest man made structure in the world and winds its way from Jandowae to the Great Australian Bight.
An eco-lookout featuring interpretive information, seating and wheelchair access, will be constructed on the Blondie Cordington Riverbend Parkland in St George as part of $100,000 funding for the Balonne Shire Council.
Quilpie Shire Council will receive $60,000 to develop an Object Theatre in the Opal Opolis Complex in Eromanga. The Theatre uses light, sound effects, film, voices, objects and movement to create the history of the community.
Cunnamulla will become home to the ‘Artesian Waters’ Visitors Centre with $150,000 in funding for Paroo Shire Council. The project will feature a theatrette, interpretive displays and short films documenting the formation, use and future of artesian water.
Warroo Shire Council will put its $500,000 State Government funding towards restoration of the Warroo Shire Hall in Surat. Works will involve maintaining the castle-like design whilst improving amenities to ensure continued use of the venue by visitors and the local community.
Tambo will receive $150,000 to restore the old general store into a cultural centre. The centre will include a historical interpretive display, art gallery, arts training room, retail store and community education and internet facilities.
Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew Fraser, said the projects were 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 each of these projects will more than achieve this objective.”
Mr Fraser said each the 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 contact: Premier’s office 3244 4500
Minister’s office 3227 8825
8 February 2007
Premier Peter Beattie and Minister for Local Government and Planning Andrew Fraser today announced projects from each of the eight Shires would be funded from the Legacy Infrastructure Fund, a $100 million capital works program to create legacies for Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
“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. Projects in each of these Shires are among those selected.”
More than $1.2 million has been allocated across the eight Shires for a variety of projects.
Murweh Shire Council will receive $200,000 towards the Charleville Warrego River Beautification project incorporating a riverwalk, picnic areas and sport facilities.
Bulloo Shire Council will receive over $29,000 towards the development of gateway and interpretive signage for the Dowling Track – a four wheel-drive journey that traces the footsteps of early pioneers through outback Queensland.
Wambo Shire Council will put its $38,000 State Government funding towards traffic and interpretive signage and rest stop facilities along the Dingo Barrier Fence Tourist and Educational Drive. The fence is the longest man made structure in the world and winds its way from Jandowae to the Great Australian Bight.
An eco-lookout featuring interpretive information, seating and wheelchair access, will be constructed on the Blondie Cordington Riverbend Parkland in St George as part of $100,000 funding for the Balonne Shire Council.
Quilpie Shire Council will receive $60,000 to develop an Object Theatre in the Opal Opolis Complex in Eromanga. The Theatre uses light, sound effects, film, voices, objects and movement to create the history of the community.
Cunnamulla will become home to the ‘Artesian Waters’ Visitors Centre with $150,000 in funding for Paroo Shire Council. The project will feature a theatrette, interpretive displays and short films documenting the formation, use and future of artesian water.
Warroo Shire Council will put its $500,000 State Government funding towards restoration of the Warroo Shire Hall in Surat. Works will involve maintaining the castle-like design whilst improving amenities to ensure continued use of the venue by visitors and the local community.
Tambo will receive $150,000 to restore the old general store into a cultural centre. The centre will include a historical interpretive display, art gallery, arts training room, retail store and community education and internet facilities.
Minister for Local Government and Planning, Andrew Fraser, said the projects were 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 each of these projects will more than achieve this objective.”
Mr Fraser said each the 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 contact: Premier’s office 3244 4500
Minister’s office 3227 8825
8 February 2007