Major works have begun to stabilise road embankments and repair road pavement to reopen Gold Coast-Springbrook Road and Lamington National Park Road. The works are scheduled to be complete by December 2018 with a planned partial reopening of Gold Coast-Springbrook Road under traffic control by October 2018, weather permitting. The reconstruction works are being provided…
Applications are now open for Round Six of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz encouraged local councils to work with local residents and industry stakeholders to identify and prioritise upgrade projects and submit an application. “The Program provides funding for upgrades that will improve productivity and…
The Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed Association has received a boost to continue its work in the local community through the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Program. The Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed Association received $2,800 to purchase materials and vices to build work benches – allowing members to produce quality products and community projects.…
The Bornhoffen PCYC Leadership Development Centre will have even better facilities to inspire and encourage young people after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Bornhoffen PCYC received $7,500 to help with the cost of installing a multi-sport outdoor half court which will extend the range of youth and leadership development…
The Scenic Rim’s signature food and wine festival, Eat Local Week, will benefit from an $80,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The funds will be matched by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, and will go towards the creation of an exciting new interactive platform that will enable consumers and visitors to…
Children at the C&K Greenbank Community Kindergarten are smiling after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The C&K Greenbank Community Kindergarten received $7,830 to help with the cost of repainting the internal and external areas of the facility and upgrading the educational spaces. Service Director Belinda Pattison said the kindergarten could…
The Scenic Rim Equestrian Club is show jumping for joy after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Scenic Rim Equestrian Club received $5,000 to help with the cost of purchasing show jumps and a trailer to transport the new jumps and their two dressage arenas. Showjumping Coordinator Lisa Broadbent said…
The Beaudesert St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland store has received a boost to continue its work in the community after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. Vinnies Beaudesert received $5,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a security camera system in the store. Executive Officer of the…
The Logan Village Men’s Shed has received a boost to continue its work in the local community through the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Program. The Logan Village Men’s Shed received $2,000 to purchase a new table saw which will expand the members’ current activities and allow them to produce quality products and community projects.…
The Gatton Pony Club is saddling up to upgrade their grounds after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Pony Club received $6,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a shed to store their equestrian tack and equipment. President Scott Petrie said the project had been on…
