Published Tuesday, 04 November, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Gold Coast region showgrounds to benefit from state funding
Showgrounds in the Gold Coast 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 Mudgeeraba Dianne Reilly welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the reigon.
“On the Gold Coast, five organisations will receive a total of more than $149,000 in this year’s allocation,” Mrs Reilly 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."
Mrs Reilly said organisations in the Gold Coast region to receive funding were:
“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,” Mr Lawlor 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,” he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mrs Reilly’s Office 5569 0482; Mr Lawlor’s Office 5532 5068
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 Mudgeeraba Dianne Reilly welcomed the announcement of funding for show societies in the reigon.
“On the Gold Coast, five organisations will receive a total of more than $149,000 in this year’s allocation,” Mrs Reilly 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."
Mrs Reilly said organisations in the Gold Coast region to receive funding were:
- Gold Coast Show Society - $72,805
- Beaudesert Show Society - $30,209
- Mudgeeraba Show Society - $29,609
- Tamborine Mountain Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society $6,743
- Canungra and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society - $10,128.
Total subsidies provided: $149,494
Member for Southport Peter Lawlor 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,” Mr Lawlor 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,” he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mrs Reilly’s Office 5569 0482; Mr Lawlor’s Office 5532 5068