Funding the Bridge Street Quarry

Transforming the former Bridge Street Quarry into an international tourist destination is a vision Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will continue to pitch.

With rehabilitation of the site ongoing, Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee Chair Cr Kerry Shine said it was important to advance discussions with the State Government to progress the proposal further.

“This is a long-term dream that will require substantial funding in order for us to reach the full potential of what can be achieved on this site,” Cr Shine said.

“To make sure we’re in a position to take advantage of any funding opportunities that may arise, Council will organise a delegation to visit the Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport, Stirling Hinchliffe and the Director-General for Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, John Lee.

“While the State Government has previously shown interest in the Quarry Gardens and committed funding in the early stages of the project, we need to make sure that the relevant State Government Ministers are updated on funding needs for the project. “It’s important we do this to raise awareness of the project and to seek guidance on any upcoming funding that may become available.”

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 19 July, Council voted in favour of having a delegation made up of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Queensland Tourism, the Chair of the Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee and another representative nominated by the Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory Committee to speak with the State Government.