TMLT BLOG » MEDIA RELEASE FROM TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE

‘It was with great anticipation that I sat in the recent Scenic Rim Council meeting listening to proposed funding allocations for Q150 (Queensland 150 year celebration money),’ said Warrick Bailey, President of the Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre, this week. ‘Council was reallocating this money to projects in the shire, and I was there hoping that Tamborine Mountain's Zamia Theatre would be given the nod. There were many worthwhile projects discussed, but I am pleased to say that the new Council saw fit to allocate some of the funds to our wonderful old Zamia. This included the money set aside from the recent sale of the land from beside the Polish Gallery, and a further $240,000 from the Q150 allocation to make the Zamia makeover a reality’.

The Committee and members of the Little Theatre have expressed their thanks to the Mayor and six Councillors of the new Scenic Rim Regional Council for believing in the Zamia Project and allocating these funds, along with the land sale funds, to the restoration of the Zamia. The funds raised by the community for the Zamia over recent months will also be used. The Little Theatre will continue with fundraising activities for the Zamia as part of their commitment to Council for the restoration.

The Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre will ensure the ongoing maintenance of the theatre. There are also internal building works that will require some further funds, such as purpose-built dressing facilities and storage areas. ‘The TMLT have been working amicably with Council in the group’s role as lessee of the Zamia,’ said Warrick. ‘We are looking forward to restoration commencing as soon as possible. We know the community have been waiting patiently to attend movies and theatre productions once more, and to use the building for other cultural and community projects. The Theatre Group is already planning the opening of the Zamia and a full year of activities for Mountain residents to enjoy. This is a wonderful outcome for the Mountain Community and the dear old Zamia’.