Published Friday, 31 October, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Central Queensland showgrounds to benefit from state funding
Showgrounds in central Queensland 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 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 central Queensland, 14 organisations will receive a total of more than $133,000 in this year’s allocation.”
Mr Pitt said organisations in the region to receive funding included:
• Rockhampton Regional Council - $34,873
• Yeppoon and District Show Society - $18,438
• Emerald Show Society - $9,046
• Springsure Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $7,803
• Taroom Show Society - $7,157
• The Caves Progress and Agricultural Society - $6,909
• Mount Morgan Show Society - $6,839.
“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.”
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Full list of central Queensland recipients:
Baralaba Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $6,124
Capella and District Show Society - $6,591
Comet River Agricultural Show Society - $5,000
Emerald Show Society - $9,046
Marlborough Agricultural Show Association - $5,450
Mount Morgan Show Society - $6,839
Ridgelands and District Sporting and Agricultural Association - $6,475
Rockhampton Regional Council - $34,873
Springsure Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $7,803
Taroom Show Society - $7,157
The Caves Progress and Agricultural Society - $6,909
Theodore Show Society - $6,327
Wowan Agricultural Society - $6,636
Yeppoon and District Show Society - $18,438
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 central Queensland, 14 organisations will receive a total of more than $133,000 in this year’s allocation.”
Mr Pitt said organisations in the region to receive funding included:
• Rockhampton Regional Council - $34,873
• Yeppoon and District Show Society - $18,438
• Emerald Show Society - $9,046
• Springsure Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $7,803
• Taroom Show Society - $7,157
• The Caves Progress and Agricultural Society - $6,909
• Mount Morgan Show Society - $6,839.
“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.”
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Full list of central Queensland recipients:
Baralaba Agricultural and Pastoral Society - $6,124
Capella and District Show Society - $6,591
Comet River Agricultural Show Society - $5,000
Emerald Show Society - $9,046
Marlborough Agricultural Show Association - $5,450
Mount Morgan Show Society - $6,839
Ridgelands and District Sporting and Agricultural Association - $6,475
Rockhampton Regional Council - $34,873
Springsure Pastoral and Agricultural Society - $7,803
Taroom Show Society - $7,157
The Caves Progress and Agricultural Society - $6,909
Theodore Show Society - $6,327
Wowan Agricultural Society - $6,636
Yeppoon and District Show Society - $18,438