Published Wednesday, 20 June, 2007 at 10:53 AM
Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Ranger commended for outstanding work on hinterland projects
Gold Coast ranger John Stacey has been highly commended for his outstanding work in the region’s National Parks through the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 Excellence Awards.
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey had helped to build some of the Gold Coast hinterland’s most exciting lookouts, walks and bridges, often in rugged, remote locations.
“Mr Stacey is a highly regarded Ranger for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service’s Nerang Management Unit,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“This unit builds and maintains facilities on national parks, conservation parks and State forests in the Gold Coast, Tamborine, Springbrook and Lamington area, as well as Main Range further west.
“The commendation is in the category of ‘exceptional performance’ — commitment, effort and/or success working as a team or individual, demonstrating a high level of skill and capacity.”
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey always produced the goods under extremely challenging conditions.
“Mr Stacey has 38 years’ experience in carpentry and construction work,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“He has been working for QPWS on construction projects for the past eight years, but his association with the agency goes back more than 20 years.
“Mr Stacey has been a key player in the design and construction of visitor infrastructure in some of the most remote and rugged landscapes of south-east Queensland.
“He is instrumental in the work we are doing to prepare for next year’s celebration of 100 years of national parks in Queensland.
Ms Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey’s attention to detail and quality of workmanship was unparalleled.
“He keeps the old methods alive and even uses traditional tools to achieve the historical look for some projects,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Stone pitched walls and old-style timber park signs add the heritage touch to our treasured hinterland parks.”
Mr Stacey has played a lead role in projects such as Moran’s Falls Lookout and Coomera Falls Lookout (Lamington NP); Cameron Falls Lookout (Tamborine NP); Knoll Lookout (current project at Tamborine NP); and installation of the precast concrete treads on the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
“QPWS is lucky to have a worker of Mr Stacey’s calibre and he deserves this special commendation.”
The EPA Excellence Awards have seven categories and recognise employees and volunteers for their dedication, commitment and hard work in contributing to the Queensland Government’s objectives and protecting the environment for a sustainable future.
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 or Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Editors: a photo of Mr Stacey is available, or a photo opportunity can be arranged.
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey had helped to build some of the Gold Coast hinterland’s most exciting lookouts, walks and bridges, often in rugged, remote locations.
“Mr Stacey is a highly regarded Ranger for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service’s Nerang Management Unit,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“This unit builds and maintains facilities on national parks, conservation parks and State forests in the Gold Coast, Tamborine, Springbrook and Lamington area, as well as Main Range further west.
“The commendation is in the category of ‘exceptional performance’ — commitment, effort and/or success working as a team or individual, demonstrating a high level of skill and capacity.”
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey always produced the goods under extremely challenging conditions.
“Mr Stacey has 38 years’ experience in carpentry and construction work,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“He has been working for QPWS on construction projects for the past eight years, but his association with the agency goes back more than 20 years.
“Mr Stacey has been a key player in the design and construction of visitor infrastructure in some of the most remote and rugged landscapes of south-east Queensland.
“He is instrumental in the work we are doing to prepare for next year’s celebration of 100 years of national parks in Queensland.
Ms Nelson-Carr said Mr Stacey’s attention to detail and quality of workmanship was unparalleled.
“He keeps the old methods alive and even uses traditional tools to achieve the historical look for some projects,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Stone pitched walls and old-style timber park signs add the heritage touch to our treasured hinterland parks.”
Mr Stacey has played a lead role in projects such as Moran’s Falls Lookout and Coomera Falls Lookout (Lamington NP); Cameron Falls Lookout (Tamborine NP); Knoll Lookout (current project at Tamborine NP); and installation of the precast concrete treads on the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
“QPWS is lucky to have a worker of Mr Stacey’s calibre and he deserves this special commendation.”
The EPA Excellence Awards have seven categories and recognise employees and volunteers for their dedication, commitment and hard work in contributing to the Queensland Government’s objectives and protecting the environment for a sustainable future.
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 or Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Editors: a photo of Mr Stacey is available, or a photo opportunity can be arranged.