Published Wednesday, 01 October, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
KOGAN, PELICAN AND BOONARGA HALLS TO BE RESTORED
Acting Public Works Minister Judy Spence today announced the Dalby Regional Council would receive grants totaling more than $37,000 to restore the Pelican, Kogan and Boonarga memorial halls.
Ms Spence said the grants, from the Bligh Government’s Community Memorial Restoration Program, would assist the community to retain three significant community resources and ensure that they are in good repair and weather proof.
“Funds granted to the council for these projects will be used to repair plumbing and seal and paint internal walls and ceilings,” Ms Spence said.
“Kogan Hall opened its doors in 1913, Pelican Hall opened in 1925 and Boonarga Hall in 1936.
“To this day all three continue to operate as meeting places for the Rural Fire Brigade, Landcare, Family Support groups and community groups such as the local bus committee.
“They are important community resources and I am delighted the Dalby Regional Council has partnered with the Bligh Government to ensure they will operate well into the future.”
Ms Spence said the Community Memorials Restoration Program had funded more than 240 projects across the state since its inception in 2004.
“The program has granted more than $2.9 million in dollar-for-dollar subsidies to councils and community organisations to help restore local monuments and other iconic structures,” she said.
“As Queensland plans for the celebration of its 150th year of statehood, the Queensland Government is honouring its election commitment to help communities recognise their history of settlement, community development and wartime engagement.”
Fifty-one projects across the state have been funded in the 2008-09 round with 37 communities benefiting from the allocation of more than $700,000 in subsidy funds.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
Ms Spence said the grants, from the Bligh Government’s Community Memorial Restoration Program, would assist the community to retain three significant community resources and ensure that they are in good repair and weather proof.
“Funds granted to the council for these projects will be used to repair plumbing and seal and paint internal walls and ceilings,” Ms Spence said.
“Kogan Hall opened its doors in 1913, Pelican Hall opened in 1925 and Boonarga Hall in 1936.
“To this day all three continue to operate as meeting places for the Rural Fire Brigade, Landcare, Family Support groups and community groups such as the local bus committee.
“They are important community resources and I am delighted the Dalby Regional Council has partnered with the Bligh Government to ensure they will operate well into the future.”
Ms Spence said the Community Memorials Restoration Program had funded more than 240 projects across the state since its inception in 2004.
“The program has granted more than $2.9 million in dollar-for-dollar subsidies to councils and community organisations to help restore local monuments and other iconic structures,” she said.
“As Queensland plans for the celebration of its 150th year of statehood, the Queensland Government is honouring its election commitment to help communities recognise their history of settlement, community development and wartime engagement.”
Fifty-one projects across the state have been funded in the 2008-09 round with 37 communities benefiting from the allocation of more than $700,000 in subsidy funds.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832