Amphitheatre Construction - Arts & Cultural Precinct Yarrabah ASC

Summary and scope

The $300 million 2024-27 works for Queensland program (w4q) funding round will support the 65 councils outside of southeast Queensland (seq) to deliver local projects that create jobs, deliver better infrastructure and services, and improve the lives of Queenslanders now and into the future.The aim of 2024-27 W4Q is to provide funding to non-seq councils to deliver infrastructure, planning, maintenance and capability development projects which: support essential services or contribute to community economic development or council sustainability.These projects enable councils to further drive local employment opportunities and provide liveable communities where Queenslanders want to work, live and play.As part of this funding, funding has been approved to construct a community Amphitheatre at the Yarrabah Museum & Arts centre. Yarrabah Amphitheatre will be a distinctive cultural and communal space that reflects the proud history and customs of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire. It is designed to maintain the stories, environmental values, and rich cultural heritage of the Traditional Owners while being usable for traditional gatherings, performances, and community events.In the course of lining out details along with Yarrabah Elders and other stakeholders, storytelling will be integrated into its design, and the space, very much underscoring the identity, resilience, and aspirations of the community. It will stand as a symbol of pride, connection, and celebration of the Yarrabah History.