Collinsville Queensland Country Women’s Association (CWA) celebrated the grand opening of their brand-new hall last weekend, Saturday 23.
With a fantastic variety of stalls making up their garden market, the women of the Collinsville branch were eager to show off the new faciality, which will become a community asset for years to come.
“The celebrations included congratulatory speeches, ribbon and cake cutting and planting of fruit trees,” said a representative from Collinsville CWA.
“There was also the QCWA sconversation morning tea and markets set up in the carpark showcasing some of the incredible talents of Collinsville craft ladies.
“A great day was enjoyed by all.”
Attended by Michelle Landry, Federal Member for Capricornia, Dale Last, Member for Burdekin, and Whitsunday Regional Council, Mayor Julie Hall, the Grand Opening was a welcome celebration for Collinsville.
Ms Landry said the Collinsville QCWA Hall redevelopment is a project that will be a highlight of her career.
“When the women of the Collinsville QCWA contacted me for help to refurbish their hall in 2019, it was a no-brainer to fight for the funding needed for upgrades,” she said.
“The Country Women’s Association is the backbone of regional, rural, and remote Australia and their halls are the epicentre for the community.
“Collinsville’s new hall will host not just QCWA events, but also allow a space for community events, workshops, dances and even yoga.
“What an honour it was to share in the joy of the women and Collinsville community to open this wonderful new piece of infrastructure, which I am sure will be enjoyed by many for decades to come,” Ms Landry said.
Funded by a combination of state and federal government, a contribution by Glencore, the entire project cost $425,000.
Federal Member of Capricornia Michelle Landry, Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall, and Member for Burdekin Dale Last attended the Collinsville Country Women’s (CWA) Association Grand Opening
Collinsville CWA celebrated the official grand opening with a cake cutting ceremony
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker also attended the festivities. Photos supplied
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