Boonah Cultural Centre mural approved for front façade Scenic Rim Regional Council unanimously approved the first phase of the Storybox mural, according to unconfirmed minutes, while later work remains dependent on annual public-art funding or external grants. Council: Scenic Rim Regional Council Meeting: 28 October 2026, 9:00 am Recorded status: approved Source status: Draft minutes; recorded wording may change when confirmed. BRIEF Scenic Rim Regional Council unanimously approved the first phase of the Storybox mural for the front façade of the Boonah Cultural Centre, from the Church Street corner along High Street towards the main entrance, according to unconfirmed minutes. Later phases, including community workshops, are subject to annual public-art funding or successful external grants. The minutes do not state an installation date or project cost. KEY FACTS - The unconfirmed minutes record Council’s approval of phase one of the Storybox Project for the front façade of the Boonah Cultural Centre. - The approved mural area starts at the Church Street corner and extends along High Street towards the main entrance. - Subject to funding through the annual Public Art Program and/or successful external grants, phases two and three would begin with facilitated community workshops. - The mural motion was recorded as carried unanimously at Council’s 28 October 2026 meeting. - The minutes do not state a construction date, total project cost or that funding for later phases has been secured. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The recorded resolution clearly separates approval of phase one from the conditional endorsement of phases two and three. - The minutes specify the mural's location and funding condition but do not state an installation date, project cost or secured funding for the later phases. - The supplied record is unconfirmed and states that confirmation is scheduled for 25 November 2026. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - What is the estimated cost of phase one, and has funding already been allocated for it? - When is phase one expected to be installed? - What funding amount would be required for phases two and three, and when would the community workshops begin? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - Under the recorded approval, phase one would apply the original mural design to the specified front façade; no installation date is stated. - Subject to available annual Public Art Program funding and/or successful external grant applications, phases two and three would begin with facilitated community workshops before artists are commissioned. SOURCE PASSAGES The minutes identify Item 11.9 as the Boonah Mural Update. "For: Crs Tom Sharp, Kerri Cryer, Stephen Moriarty, Jennifer Sanders, Marshall Chalk and Duncan McInnes Against: Cr Amanda Hay Carried 6/1 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 35 Corporate and Community Services 11.9 Boonah Mural Update Executive Officer: Director Corporate and Community Services Attachments: 1." (Item 11.9 heading) The minutes record approval of phase one of the Storybox Project, applying the original mural design recommended by the Arts Reference Group to the front façade of the Boonah Cultural Centre, starting at the Church Street corner and extending along High Street towards the main entrance. "Council approve phase one of the Storybox Project, comprising the application of the original mural design, as recommended by the Arts Reference Group, to the front façade of the Boonah Cultural Centre, commencing at the Church Street Corner and extending along High Street towards the main entrance; and 2. Council endorse the progression of phases two and three of the Storybox Project, beginning with facilitated community workshops to develop design ideas prior to artists being commissioned to deliver the murals, with community participation. Phase two and three will be subject to the availability of funding through Council's annual Public Art Program and/or successful external grant applications. Carried unanimously Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 36 Motion That the Ordinary Meeting adjourn at 12:35pm, to resume at 1:35 pm." (Item 11.9, motion and result) The minutes record endorsement of phases two and three, beginning with facilitated community workshops before artists are commissioned, with community participation, subject to available annual Public Art Program funding and/or successful external grant applications. "and 2. Council endorse the progression of phases two and three of the Storybox Project, beginning with facilitated community workshops to develop design ideas prior to artists being commissioned to deliver the murals, with community participation. Phase two and three will be subject to the availability of funding through Council's annual Public Art Program and/or successful external grant applications. Carried unanimously Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 36 Motion That the Ordinary Meeting adjourn at 12:35pm, to resume at 1:35 pm." (Item 11.9, later phases, funding condition and result) The motion is recorded as carried unanimously. "Phase two and three will be subject to the availability of funding through Council's annual Public Art Program and/or successful external grant applications. Carried unanimously Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 36 Motion That the Ordinary Meeting adjourn at 12:35pm, to resume at 1:35 pm." (Item 11.9, result) The minutes state that they are to be confirmed on 25 November 2026. "and a sad loss to Council." 12 Confidential Matters Nil The Ordinary Meeting ended at 2:57 pm. To be confirmed on 25 November 2026. Cr Tom Sharp Mayor" (Closing confirmation notation) SOURCES https://scenicrim.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/10/CO_20261028_MIN_3741.PDF https://minutesradar.com/news/scenic-rim-infocouncil-ordinary-28-oct-2026-9-00-am-28-oct-2026-9-00-am-minutes-boonah-cultural-centre-mural-approved-for-front-fa-ade/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. No meeting attendance or interviews are implied. Check the original record and seek comment before republishing claims or analysis. Illustrations are generic, not depictions of actual projects.