Stimulating new entry statement for Cooktown
Cooktown will receive two new landscaped entrance statements on the two main roads into Cooktown and one at the wharf.
Cook Shire Councillor Marilyn Clark said the idea for the sign structure is a sandstone block feature wall with a surrounding timber garden.
“Cook Shire Council will contribute $15,000 towards the $30,000 stimulus package grant to undertake the project,” she said.
“We haven’t made any decisions where it will go yet, I imagine the outer reaches of town.” Ms Clark said.
Cook Shire Councils streetscaping plan guided the $30,000 application to the Queensland Governments Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program to enhance the entrances to Cooktown.
The Federal government has allocated $90,000 to three local councils, Cook Shire, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.
Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council secured $30,000 for their Guugu Yimithirr Cultural Walk Project which will see a snake shaped walking path constructed, connecting the Hope Vale Arts and Cultural Centre to the Hope Vale Primary School.
Senator for Queensland, Jan McLucas, said the path would be surrounded by landscaped native vegetation with signage depicting Aboriginal heritage material.
She said the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council will receive $30,000 to deliver stage 2 of their Master Plan Walking Track.
“A dual use concrete path will be built between the Arts & Culture Centre to the sports oval, providing the community a safe journey between the two facilities,” Ms McLucas said.
“These projects will enhance facilities that are well utilised by local residents.”
The Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program funds local government to build and renew local infrastructure such as community centres, town halls, park and playgrounds, pool and sports facilities.
By AMANDA HOGBIN
Issue 494 December 17th 2010
