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PORT Macquarie will become the regional epicenter for space exploration with a $ 4.86 million funding package to build a world-class astronomy and science center. The project will transform the 55-year-old Port Macquarie Observatory into a state-of-the-art facility combining the observatory dome and telescopes with an exhibition and education space, an auditorium and the potential for a planetarium. The redevelopment of the site overlooking Town Beach was made possible by the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, which was jointly funded by the state and federal governments. Members of the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association are thrilled that the project that has been in the making for more than a decade is finally becoming a reality. President Robert Brangwin said the astronomy and science center will transform the region beyond its traditional potential for beach tourism and make a difference as one of the few centers of its kind on the state’s east coast. “The new Astronomical Science Center will make a positive contribution to the district, both educationally and economically. The world is on the cusp of new astronomical explorations and visitors to the new Port Macquarie Astronomy Science Center will have a unique experience, ”Brangwin said. “It was a lot of work from a lot of people to get to this stage. It’s such a great thing for the whole city. We are already attracting visitors from all over the place, but being able to do that on a much larger scale,” is great There are so many benefits to outsourcing for all of the companies around us. “We are already quite unique in what we do and there really is nothing quite like Sydney and Brisbane in what we do.” This is a fantastic achievement and will improve our ability to inspire local, regional and visitor communities. engage with our universe and gain a better understanding of the Earth’s place in it. “Mr. Brangwin praised the foresight of the club members in the 1960s, who laid the foundation for the future potential of the observatory. He said the new center would be seek working relationships with national academic institutions like Questacon in Canberra. At the local level, storytelling in the stars and sharing the cultural links between land and sky will also be an important part of the center. “We have the best property in Port Macquarie. This incarnation of the project is about getting people here to the telescope and having the whole experience, “said Brangwin. Leslie Williams, a member of Port Macquarie, said the association’s vision will put Port Macquarie on the map.” The center will provide the most up-to-date astronomical experience while benefiting the local and regional community economically by attracting visitors for a unique opportunity to better understand the wonders of the universe, “said Ms. Williams. Cowper Federal Member Pat Conaghan, said the center is one of 195 bush fire salvage projects approved across NSW. “These projects focus on attracting people to the area, supporting the basic industries to boost economic and social growth, jobs create and improve the community’s resilience for future emergencies “Said Conaghan. “The projects were identified by the people of Port Macquarie and will make a huge difference on the ground by creating opportunities to increase tourism, employment and economic recovery, as well as strengthening community cohesion and making us more resilient in times of crisis.” Our journalists work hard to bring local, breaking news to the community. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:

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PORT Macquarie will become the regional epicenter for space exploration with a $ 4.86 million funding package to build a world-class astronomy and science center.

The project will transform the 55-year-old Port Macquarie Observatory into a state-of-the-art facility combining the observatory dome and telescopes with an exhibition and education space, an auditorium and the potential for a planetarium.

The redevelopment of the site overlooking Town Beach was made possible by the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, which was jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

Members of the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association are thrilled that the project that has been in the making for more than a decade is finally becoming a reality.

The project will transform the 55-year-old Port Macquarie Observatory into a state-of-the-art facility combining the observatory dome and telescopes with an exhibition and education space, an auditorium and the potential for a planetarium.

President Robert Brangwin said the astronomy and science center will transform the region beyond its traditional potential for beach tourism and make a difference as one of the few centers of its kind on the state’s east coast.

“The new Astronomical Science Center will make a positive contribution to the district, both educationally and economically. The world is on the cusp of new astronomical explorations and visitors to the new Port Macquarie Astronomy Science Center will have a unique experience, ”Brangwin said.

“It’s been a lot of work by a lot of people to get to this stage. It’s such a great thing for the whole city. We’re already attracting visitors from all over the place, but being able to do that on a much larger scale” is going to scale there are so many spin-off benefits for all of the companies around us.

“We are already quite unique in what we do and there really is nothing quite like Sydney and Brisbane in what we do.

“This is a fantastic achievement and will improve our ability to inspire local, regional and visitor communities to engage with our universe and gain a better understanding of the place on earth within it.”

The project will transform the 55-year-old Port Macquarie Observatory into a state-of-the-art facility combining the observatory dome and telescopes with an exhibition and education space, an auditorium and the potential for a planetarium.

Mr. Brangwin praised the foresight of the club members in the 1960s, who laid the foundation for the future potential of the observatory. He said the new center will seek to establish working relationships with national scientific institutions such as Questacon in Canberra.

At the local level, the stories in the stars and sharing the cultural connections between land and sky will also be an important part of the center.

“We have the best lot in Port Macquarie. This incarnation of the project is about getting people here to the telescope and having the whole experience,” said Brangwin.

Port Macquarie member Leslie Williams said the association’s vision will put Port Macquarie on the map.

“The center will provide the most up-to-date astronomical experience while benefiting the local and regional community economically by attracting visitors for a unique opportunity to better understand the wonders of the universe,” said Ms. Williams.

The President of the Port Macquarie Astronomical Association, Robert Brangwin, with Vice President Chris Ireland, Federal Member of Cowper Pat Conaghan, and Member of Port Macquarie Leslie Williams.

Cowper federal member Pat Conaghan said the center is one of 195 bushfire recovery projects approved across NSW.

“These projects focus on attracting people to the area, helping the basic industries to improve economic and social recovery, create jobs and improve the community’s resilience to future emergencies,” said Conaghan.

“The projects have been identified by the residents of Port Macquarie and will make a huge difference in the field by creating opportunities to increase tourism, employment and economic recovery, as well as strengthening community cohesion and making us more resilient in times of crisis.”

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