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Grant Award View - GA56875
Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) Stage 2
GA ID:
GA56875
Agency:
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Approval Date:
20-Mar-2019
Publish Date:
2-Aug-2019
Category:
Regional Development
Grant Term:
23-Jul-2019 to 9-Mar-2023
Original: 23-Jul-2019 to 6-Apr-2021
Value (AUD):
$1,650,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:
- GA56875-V1 - Extension to end date (15-Jun-2022 )
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ITCRDCA 19/20 IR3.1 Regional Development
Grant Program:
BBRF - Infrastructure Stream
Grant Activity:
Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) Stage 2
Purpose:
Townsville North Queensland is the global centre of excellence for marine science, education and research. The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) will be globally significant and the first of its kind in Australia. This project will enhance the regions art and reef experiences to leverage global tourism trends and attract 50,000 new visitors each year. Stage 2 of MOUA will see the development of large artworks submerged in the ocean off Palm Island which will be accessible through dive and snorkel tours. MOUA will be catalytic for Palm Island, it will build on the nascent tourism industry, generate jobs and income, address social disadvantage, enhance and showcase the local culture and enhance conservation efforts on the Great Barrier Reef.
Internal Reference ID:
BBRF73691
Selection Process:
Open Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART LIMITED
Recipient ABN:
30 624 327 224
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
Townsville City
Town/City:
Townsville City
Postcode:
4810
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4816
Country:
AUSTRALIA