Did you know that St Mary’s Anglican Church, a 150-year-old heritage-listed in Kangaroo Point, will soon go high tech? The church, an excellent example of Victorian Gothic architecture, will soon have an interactive 3D virtual reality tour for visitors and other technology upgrades.
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The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane has been awarded $9,128 as part of the latest round of Community Sustainability Action (CSA) Grants for Community Heritage.
Built in 1873 by Alfred Grant, St Mary’s is one of only two existing church buildings in Queensland designed by architect Richard George Suter. The church’s history dates back to 1847 when the Parish of Kangaroo Point was established. The current building was consecrated on 5 November 1873, by the then Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby.
St Mary’s is one of 26 recipients sharing in more than $840,000 allocated to heritage-listed places across Queensland in this round of CSA grants.
St Mary’s Anglican Church, which was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992, stands as a testament to the state’s commitment to preserving its architectural and cultural legacy.
The grant will fund the development of an interactive 3D virtual reality tour of the church’s interior and exterior, as well as the installation of LED signage and access to other digital media. The project aims to enhance the visitor and tourist experience at the historic site.
The CSA grants program supports the conservation of Queensland’s heritage-listed places, ensuring that historically significant sites continue to be protected and enjoyed by future generations.
Min for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Leanne Linard, emphasised the importance of preserving Queensland’s rich history.
“Queensland has a vibrant history, with almost 1800 diverse places on the Queensland Heritage Register,” Min Linard stated. “We will continue to work closely with community groups, local councils and place owners to conserve our heritage-listed places, and to identify potential new places to add to the register.”
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With this grant, visitors to St Mary’s will soon be able to experience the church’s rich history and stunning architecture through cutting-edge virtual reality technology, bringing the past into the digital age.
Published 29-July-2024