More Mount Isa race goers will be able to enjoy the benefits of trackside shade at Buchanan Park racecourse thanks to funding from MMG Dugald River.
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Mount Isa Race Club President Dan Ballard said the Club was extremely grateful for MMG’s assistance to purchase a large Marquee for crowds to access.
“Shade is a top priority for our race day attendees, given the harsh climate of the Mount Isa region” he said. “To be able to purchase a Marquee this large will enable more people to stand in shade and greater comfort at our race days, and be a great asset to the community as a whole.”
Mr Ballard said the Race Club was working on new strategies to bring a greater family focus to race days.
“The Club has been actively implementing many new initiatives and are grateful for the support of organisations such as MMG who assist local not-for-profit organisations,” he said.
MMG provided the funding for this purchase as part of their Sponsorship Program, as operators of the Dugald River Mine near Cloncurry. Their focus has been on facilitating projects that support community-oriented development in north-west Queensland.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
