Published Wednesday, 01 October, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
HERITAGE LISTED TOWN HALL ATTRACTS RESTORATION FUNDING
Acting Public Works Minister Judy Spence today announced a project to refurbish part of Warwick’s heritage listed Town Hall has attracted $25,000 from the Bligh Government’s Community Memorials Restoration Program.
Ms Spence said the grant would go towards the repair of the clock mechanism; restoration of the bell cradle, clock dials and four decorative sandstone urns; and rectification of water damage in three internal rooms.
“Since the hall was built in 1887 it has served the community as a civic and social facility and like most town halls, the clock tower is a focal point for residents and visitors,” Ms Spence said.
“This grant will ensure that the hall and its clock will continue to be an important community asset for many years to come.”
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 grant would go towards the repair of the clock mechanism; restoration of the bell cradle, clock dials and four decorative sandstone urns; and rectification of water damage in three internal rooms.
“Since the hall was built in 1887 it has served the community as a civic and social facility and like most town halls, the clock tower is a focal point for residents and visitors,” Ms Spence said.
“This grant will ensure that the hall and its clock will continue to be an important community asset for many years to come.”
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