Published Tuesday, 24 July, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
WORLD WAR ONE HERITAGE BRIDGE GETS RESTORATION FUNDING
Woocoo Shire Council will receive a $15,000 grant from the Queensland Government to restore the World War One memorial bridge at Broweena, a small community on the Maryborough to Gayndah Road.
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said the grant, from the State Government’s Community Memorials Restoration Program, will ensure the heritage listed monument remains in good repair.
Mr Schwarten said the Government was pleased to be involved with the restoration of what is the only known example of a memorial bridge in Queensland.
“This is a unique, highly visible and easily accessible First World War memorial that has been an important part of the Shire’s history since its opening in 1921,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The bridge is a focal point for ANZAC Day and other commemorative services, so we’re happy to partner with Woocoo Shire Council to ensure its long-term future.”
Around Queensland, 46 communities will share in more than $576,000 in subsidy funds from the Community Memorial Restoration Program in the 2007-2008 round of grants.
Since 2004, the Program has funded 144 projects across the State providing a total of $1.22 million in dollar-for-dollar subsidies to councils and community organisations to help restore local monuments and other icons.
Further information about the Community Memorial Restoration Program can be found on-line at www.publicworks.qld.gov.au\services\communitymemorials
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said the grant, from the State Government’s Community Memorials Restoration Program, will ensure the heritage listed monument remains in good repair.
Mr Schwarten said the Government was pleased to be involved with the restoration of what is the only known example of a memorial bridge in Queensland.
“This is a unique, highly visible and easily accessible First World War memorial that has been an important part of the Shire’s history since its opening in 1921,” Mr Schwarten said.
“The bridge is a focal point for ANZAC Day and other commemorative services, so we’re happy to partner with Woocoo Shire Council to ensure its long-term future.”
Around Queensland, 46 communities will share in more than $576,000 in subsidy funds from the Community Memorial Restoration Program in the 2007-2008 round of grants.
Since 2004, the Program has funded 144 projects across the State providing a total of $1.22 million in dollar-for-dollar subsidies to councils and community organisations to help restore local monuments and other icons.
Further information about the Community Memorial Restoration Program can be found on-line at www.publicworks.qld.gov.au\services\communitymemorials
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832