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EXPANSION works of the Fig Tree Galleries in Yeppoon are reportedly progressing well, with construction underway on the new art gallery building.
The expansion and upgrades of the Fig Tree Galleries, formerly known as the Mill Gallery on Normanby St, were made possible after Livingstone Shire Council received $250,000 in funding through Round 4 of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program.
The project was also supported by $850,000 from Livingstone Shire Council, bringing total funding to $1.1 million. Concept image of the Fig Tree Galleries expansion. Picture: Design + Architect
The construction contract for the new gallery building was awarded to a local contractor and is expected to be completed by May 2021.
Artificial wavepool company Surf Lakes International today revealed an exciting “work in progress” masterplan for its Yeppoon development dream, which could go way beyond the existing proposed surf lake.
In a deputation to Livingstone Shire councillors, Surf Lakes representatives revealed there was potential for a second still-water lake including an aqua park.
But wait, there’s more. Surf Lakes near Yeppoon.
Surf Lakes International founder and CEO Aaron Trevis revealed also on the drawing board was a recreational lawned area which could “dovetail” into a sporting field capable of hosting festivals and events as well.
He said bigger longer-term possibilities being looked at included a hotel on the Surf Lakes Yeppoon site which currently has an artificial wavepool that is not open to the public as yet.