Official opening of GPAC Although the latest round of the Mobile Black Spot program is closed, Mr Wallace said that $80 million for another round was expected to open soon and could bring improved coverage to our region. “I would strongly urge anyone in the region who experiences consistently poor reception to contact my office directly and let me know about it,” Mr Wallace said. “I can pass that information on to the government and ensure that the Sunshine Coast hinterland is considered for even more mobile black spot towers as part of the coming round.” As for the existing tower at Glass House, Mr Wallace points back to Sunshine Coast Council. “The heights as well as the specific locations of these towers are subject to Sunshine Coast Council’s planning processes. I know the telcos work hard to maximise the coverage generated by the towers they construct within the planning limits imposed by the council and the community’s feedback,” Mr Wallace said. The federal government is currently undertaking a national review into regional telecommunications. Locals who are experiencing poor mobile reception can make a submission to the review by visiting www.rtirc.gov.au/consultation
GUESTS at the recent opening of the Glasshouse Christian College’s new Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) were impressed with the new facility that was ten years in the making. School principal Mike Curtis generously praised all those involved in the project and the hard work and dedication of many who made it a reality. The principal was joined by school board member Lauren Fishburn to officially declare the $9.5 million building open.
The state government contributed $2.5 million towards the project, with the Member for Caloundra, Jason Hunt, attending the event on behalf of the Minister for Education Grace Grace via a video link. Principal Mike Cu rtis with school bo This is the third and final stage ard member Lauren Fishburn of GPAC, which includes a 600-seat performance hall, orchestra pit, retractable seating, sprung stage and specialist rooms. For the opening day the centre was set up to serve a three-course celebratory lunch for the special guests and school supporters that was prepared in the school’s new hospitality kitchen.
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