23 September 2020
At the Southern Downs Regional Council 23 September Ordinary Meeting, Council endorsed the submission of a variation request to the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs for new projects to be funded under the 2019-21 Works for Queensland Program Round 3.
The requested projects include a Senior Citizens Shelter in Warwick, skate park repairs and improvements in both Warwick and Stanthorpe, and the construction of the Stanthorpe Netball Association Club House.
Council also voted to endorse the submission of variation request to the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs for existing projects to have their funding allocation altered under the 2019-21 Works for Queensland Program Round 3. These variations include the Relocation Rose City FM to Queens Park in Warwick from $250,000 to $326,000 ($76,000 increase); and the Leyburn Amenities Upgrade from $140,000 to $160,000 ($20,000 increase).
Council has successfully received funding under two separate rounds of the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affair’s Works for Queensland Program.
Councillor for Community Services, Towns and Villages and Disaster Recovery Sheryl Windle said that the Works for Queensland Program provided much needed funds to help communities upgrade their infrastructure and improve liveability of a region.
“It is vital that communities benefit from the great work that happens when Local and State Government work together. We have been able to deliver so many great amenities and services to our community because of the funding support from the Works for Queensland Program,” said Councillor Windle.
“We have been very fortunate to have received funding from Works for Queensland, and the proposed variations will allow us to serve our community in the best possible way while utilising the support from the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs.
“I’m really excited to continue working with the State Government to improve the liveability of our community and install infrastructure that will benefit our residents for years to come.”
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