Ipswich region showgrounds to benefit from state funding
Published Friday, 31 October, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Showgrounds across the Ipswich and West Moreton region 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.
Member for Ipswich Rachel Nolan welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the region.
“In the Ipswich region, 10 organisations will receive a total of more than $100,000 in this year’s allocation,” Ms Nolan 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,” she said.
Ms Nolan said organisations in the Ipswich region to receive funding included:
• Ipswich Show Society - $27,000
• Boonah Show Society - $13,323
• Gatton Show Society - $12,240
• Lowood Show Society - $8,854
• Esk Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $8,334.
Member for Ipswich West Wayne Wendt 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 like 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,” Mr Wendt 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 Ipswich and West Moreton recipients follows.
Media Contact: Mr Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Ms Nolan’s Office 3202 3452; Mr Wendt’s Office 3813 0074
Full list of recipients in the Ipswich region:
Boonah Show Society - $13,323
Esk Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $8,334
Gatton Show Society - $12,240
Ipswich Show Society - $27,000
Kalbar and District Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $6,507
Laidley Agricultural and Industrial Society - $8,164
Lowood Show Society - $8,854
Marburg and District Agricultural and Industrial Association - $7,150
Rosewood Agricultural and Horticultural Association - $6,311
Toogoolawah Dairying, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $7,839
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.
Member for Ipswich Rachel Nolan welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the region.
“In the Ipswich region, 10 organisations will receive a total of more than $100,000 in this year’s allocation,” Ms Nolan 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,” she said.
Ms Nolan said organisations in the Ipswich region to receive funding included:
• Ipswich Show Society - $27,000
• Boonah Show Society - $13,323
• Gatton Show Society - $12,240
• Lowood Show Society - $8,854
• Esk Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $8,334.
Member for Ipswich West Wayne Wendt 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 like 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,” Mr Wendt 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 Ipswich and West Moreton recipients follows.
Media Contact: Mr Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Ms Nolan’s Office 3202 3452; Mr Wendt’s Office 3813 0074
Full list of recipients in the Ipswich region:
Boonah Show Society - $13,323
Esk Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $8,334
Gatton Show Society - $12,240
Ipswich Show Society - $27,000
Kalbar and District Agricultural and Pastoral Association - $6,507
Laidley Agricultural and Industrial Society - $8,164
Lowood Show Society - $8,854
Marburg and District Agricultural and Industrial Association - $7,150
Rosewood Agricultural and Horticultural Association - $6,311
Toogoolawah Dairying, Agricultural and Industrial Association - $7,839