One Nation Gets Green-Light For New Multi-Purpose Rocky Stadium
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ONE NATION leader Pauline Hanson has secured $23 million from the federal government that will green-light the long-awaited Rocky Stadium.
The multi-purpose venue will accommodate up to 16,000 visitors with 8,500 permanent and 7,500 temporary seating, as well as a concourse area to host functions for up to 650 guests.
The construction of the stadium will elevate the Rocky Sports Club to a standard capable of hosting major sporting events, national and state carnivals, and international entertainment.
Senator Hanson said, “This has taken almost two years to get the funding across the line, but following a dinner with the Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mathias Cormann last September, the project has been on their radar and I haven’t let up.”
“When Gavin first showed me the plans in March 2019, I could see how Rockhampton and the whole of Central Queensland would benefit.”
The stadium will draw on a population in excess of 800,000 within a three and a half-hour drive radius and help draw musicians who have previously overlooked the region.
“We know Elton John overlooked Rockhampton a few years ago because there wasn’t the capacity to host a suitable crowd size, but artists like him and others will have no excuse now.”
The facility will also host Beef Australia events that are held every three years in Rockhampton and attract more than 100,000 visitors to the region.
Senator Hanson said, “It has helped to have Michelle Landry come on board earlier this year and I’m confident she too will be very pleased to see Rockhampton and Capricornia benefit from this major investment.”
Senator Hanson will present a cheque at the official announcement Monday morning at the Rocky Sports Club.
