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Federal funding announcement

23 September 2020

Member for New England Barnaby Joyce today announced $400,000 in funding for a new observatory and planetarium at the Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre.

The addition of The Hewitt Observatory and the Planetarium buildings will complete the vision had by the Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club.

The Hewitt Observatory will be designed with a split roll-off roof which will provide full access to all areas of the sky to show at events for club members and visitors.

The Planetarium will have a round rotating dome and be used to project video and fit a large functional telescope.

The cost of these works have been funded as part of the Australian Governments Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club President Garry Copper, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce and Tamworth Region Deputy Mayor Phil Betts

Tamworth Regional Astronomy Club President Garry Copper, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce and Tamworth Region Deputy Mayor Phil Betts