Mill Gallery Yeppoon receives funding to expand and upgrade

Mill Gallery in Yeppoon will soon be expanded and upgraded after receiving $250,000 in funding from the Queensland Government and $250,000 from Livingstone Shire Council, bringing total funding to $500,000.

Member for Keppel and Assistant Education Minister Brittany Lauga said the development will boost the local economy through increased visitor numbers, and provide greater support for artists.

“This project further fosters economic recovery in the wake of cyclones Marcia and Debbie when Yeppoon was very heavily impacted,” Minister Lauga said.

“The expansion and upgrade will encourage additional visitors to the gallery, which will also have a positive flow-on effect for surrounding local businesses.

“The gallery is expected to support up to 50 local artists and provide them with the opportunity to commercialise their efforts.

Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said Yeppoon will get great value from the improvements.

“These works will enrich the community through the many arts and cultural activities created off the back of this expansion,” Minister Dick said.

Livingstone Shire Council Mayor Bill Ludwig said the development would have cultural, tourism and economic benefits for the region.