Darling Downs region showgrounds to benefit from state funding
Published Friday, 31 October, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Showgrounds across the Darling Downs will receive a welcome injection of funds thanks to the latest round of the Queensland Government’s annual show society grants.
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt announced today that more than 130 local show societies across the state would share in $2 million.
“Exhibitions and country shows are keenly anticipated events that give communities around the State a chance to come together, celebrate and showcase the best that their region has to offer,” Mr Pitt said.
“Showgrounds around Queensland often also double as key sporting and recreation precincts, with many clubs and organisations using them on a weekly basis.
Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the region.
“On the Darling Downs, 26 organisations will receive a total of more than $290,000 in this year’s allocation,” Mr Shine said.
“This funding will help these show societies maintain and improve their showground facilities so that they can be better utilised and enjoyed by the local community for years to come.”
Mr Shine said organisations across the Darling Downs to receive funding included:
• Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland - $66,099
• Stanthorpe Agricultural Society - $18,662
• Warwick Show and Rodeo Society - $15,593
• Chinchilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $13,715
• Goondiwindi Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $13,720
• Roma Show Society - $11,535
• Dalby and District Show Society - $11,107
• Pittsworth Show Society - $10,887.
Mr Pitt said show societies could use the grants to conduct shows or to construct and maintain show-related assets.
“The State Government is a strong supporter of not only the larger shows such as the Brisbane Ekka, but of all the annual shows around Queensland, and we want to ensure that the long tradition of the local show keeps going,” he said.
“With so many parts of the state experiencing continued population growth, it’s also important to keep public showground facilities in good condition and ready to cope with increased attendances.”
A full list of Darling Downs recipients is listed below.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Toowoomba North Electorate Office 4638 5755
Full list of Darling Downs recipients:
Allora Show Society - $8,463
Chinchilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $13,715
Clifton Show Society - $8,121
Cooyar Agricultural Society - $8,733
Crows Nest Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society - $7,557
Dalby and District Show Society - $11,107
Dirranbandi Pastoral and Agricultural Association - $6,733
Goombungee-Haden Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society - $6,456
Goondiwindi Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $13,720
Inglewood Show Society - $6,614
Killarney Show and Rodeo Society - $6,257
Miles and District Show Society - $6,436
Millmerran and District Agricultural, Pastoral, Horticultural and Industrial Association - $8,398
Mitchell Show Society - $6,713
Oakey Agricultural, Pastoral and Rodeo Society - $6,380
Pittsworth Show Society - $10,887
Roma Show Society - $11,535
Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland - $66,099
St George Pastoral and Agricultural Association - $9,838
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society - $18,662
Jandowae Show Society - $6,257
Tara Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society - $6,825
Texas Show Society - $7,801
Wallumbilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $6,100
Wandoan Show Society - $6,408
Warwick Show and Rodeo Society - $15,593
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt announced today that more than 130 local show societies across the state would share in $2 million.
“Exhibitions and country shows are keenly anticipated events that give communities around the State a chance to come together, celebrate and showcase the best that their region has to offer,” Mr Pitt said.
“Showgrounds around Queensland often also double as key sporting and recreation precincts, with many clubs and organisations using them on a weekly basis.
Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the region.
“On the Darling Downs, 26 organisations will receive a total of more than $290,000 in this year’s allocation,” Mr Shine said.
“This funding will help these show societies maintain and improve their showground facilities so that they can be better utilised and enjoyed by the local community for years to come.”
Mr Shine said organisations across the Darling Downs to receive funding included:
• Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland - $66,099
• Stanthorpe Agricultural Society - $18,662
• Warwick Show and Rodeo Society - $15,593
• Chinchilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $13,715
• Goondiwindi Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $13,720
• Roma Show Society - $11,535
• Dalby and District Show Society - $11,107
• Pittsworth Show Society - $10,887.
Mr Pitt said show societies could use the grants to conduct shows or to construct and maintain show-related assets.
“The State Government is a strong supporter of not only the larger shows such as the Brisbane Ekka, but of all the annual shows around Queensland, and we want to ensure that the long tradition of the local show keeps going,” he said.
“With so many parts of the state experiencing continued population growth, it’s also important to keep public showground facilities in good condition and ready to cope with increased attendances.”
A full list of Darling Downs recipients is listed below.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Toowoomba North Electorate Office 4638 5755
Full list of Darling Downs recipients:
Allora Show Society - $8,463
Chinchilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $13,715
Clifton Show Society - $8,121
Cooyar Agricultural Society - $8,733
Crows Nest Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society - $7,557
Dalby and District Show Society - $11,107
Dirranbandi Pastoral and Agricultural Association - $6,733
Goombungee-Haden Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society - $6,456
Goondiwindi Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $13,720
Inglewood Show Society - $6,614
Killarney Show and Rodeo Society - $6,257
Miles and District Show Society - $6,436
Millmerran and District Agricultural, Pastoral, Horticultural and Industrial Association - $8,398
Mitchell Show Society - $6,713
Oakey Agricultural, Pastoral and Rodeo Society - $6,380
Pittsworth Show Society - $10,887
Roma Show Society - $11,535
Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland - $66,099
St George Pastoral and Agricultural Association - $9,838
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society - $18,662
Jandowae Show Society - $6,257
Tara Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society - $6,825
Texas Show Society - $7,801
Wallumbilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $6,100
Wandoan Show Society - $6,408
Warwick Show and Rodeo Society - $15,593