Wide Bay-Burnett region showgrounds to benefit from state funding
Published Friday, 31 October, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Showgrounds across the Wide Bay-Burnett region will receive a welcome injection of funds thanks to the latest round of the Queensland Government’s annual Show Societies Grants (SSG).
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt today announced 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.
“This funding will help Queensland’s 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.
“In the Wide Bay-Burnett region, 23 organisations will receive a total of more than $276,000 in this year’s allocation.”
Mr Pitt said organisations in the Wide Bay-Burnett region to receive funding included:
• Bundaberg Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Society - $35,692
• Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $14,512
• Gympie District Show Society - $37,896
• Maryborough and Hervey Bay Show Society - $34,840
• Nanango Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $12,024
• The South Burnett National Show Society - $11,420
• Proston Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $6,658.
“Show societies can use the grants to conduct shows or to construct and maintain show-related assets,” he said.
“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.
“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 Wide Bay-Burnett recipients follows.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Full list of Wide Bay-Burnett recipients:
Bell Show Society - $8,997
Biggenden and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $7,301
Blackbutt Agricultural Society - $7,084
Proston Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $6,658
Bundaberg Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Society - $35,692
Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $14,512
Eidsvold Show Society - $6,576
Gayndah Show Society - $8,722
Gin Gin Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Society - $9,156
Goomeri and District Show Society - $5,899
Gympie District Show Society - $37,896
Isis District Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Society - $7,856
Kilkivan Show and Campdraft Association - $5,144
Mary Valley Show Society - $9,061
Maryborough and Hervey Bay Show Society - $34,840
Monto and District Show Society - $7,746
Mt Perry and District Show Society - $8,116
Mundubbera Show Society - $8,354
Murgon Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $9,435
Nanango Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $12,024
Tee Bar Sports Association - $7,060
The South Burnett National Show Society (Kingaroy) - $11,420
Wondai Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Society - $7,405
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt today announced 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.
“This funding will help Queensland’s 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.
“In the Wide Bay-Burnett region, 23 organisations will receive a total of more than $276,000 in this year’s allocation.”
Mr Pitt said organisations in the Wide Bay-Burnett region to receive funding included:
• Bundaberg Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Society - $35,692
• Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $14,512
• Gympie District Show Society - $37,896
• Maryborough and Hervey Bay Show Society - $34,840
• Nanango Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $12,024
• The South Burnett National Show Society - $11,420
• Proston Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $6,658.
“Show societies can use the grants to conduct shows or to construct and maintain show-related assets,” he said.
“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.
“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 Wide Bay-Burnett recipients follows.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Full list of Wide Bay-Burnett recipients:
Bell Show Society - $8,997
Biggenden and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $7,301
Blackbutt Agricultural Society - $7,084
Proston Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $6,658
Bundaberg Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Society - $35,692
Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $14,512
Eidsvold Show Society - $6,576
Gayndah Show Society - $8,722
Gin Gin Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Society - $9,156
Goomeri and District Show Society - $5,899
Gympie District Show Society - $37,896
Isis District Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Society - $7,856
Kilkivan Show and Campdraft Association - $5,144
Mary Valley Show Society - $9,061
Maryborough and Hervey Bay Show Society - $34,840
Monto and District Show Society - $7,746
Mt Perry and District Show Society - $8,116
Mundubbera Show Society - $8,354
Murgon Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society - $9,435
Nanango Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $12,024
Tee Bar Sports Association - $7,060
The South Burnett National Show Society (Kingaroy) - $11,420
Wondai Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Society - $7,405