Heritage work helps keep Qld explosive store in mint condition
Find out what a former explosives store and a dental surgery have in common – and check the map for local heritage legends winning support.
From the Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba to the Criterion Hotel in Warwick, nearly 20 historic gems across Queensland are now in a safer space.
They are among 19 state heritage-listed landmarks that have been awarded a share in $580,000 worth of grants for conservation work.
The places stretch across the state, from the former Explosives Magazine and Detonator Store at Stratford, near Cairns – which was awarded about $45,000 to remove and replace roof vents – to the Myall Park Botanic Garden, which will receive $765 for interpretive signage.
Meanwhile, in Childers, the Gaydon’s Buildings will receive $21,000 to repair windows to prevent water damage.
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Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the upkeep of Queensland’s cultural assets was “paramount to ensure they were kept in pristine condition to preserve the state’s history”.
“Queensland’s heritage‑listed places tell the story of our state; they are precious pieces of our past that give us a glimpse into the lives and times of those who came before us,” Powell said in a statement.
“I’d like to congratulate all 19 successful recipients across Queensland, and we can’t wait to see the work they deliver in preserving and celebrating our state’s heritage.”
