Thiess' sponsored cinema opens in Blackwater
- Thiess injected $120,000 to upgrade the local Blackwater cinema and Basilisks Rugby Club
- Residents no longer need to drive almost 200 kilometres to Rockhampton to see the latest blockbusters
Community relationships are an important component of Wesfarmers Curragh and Thiess’ work in the region through the Blackwater International Coal Centre (BICC) and the Basilisks Rugby Club. Thiess has injected $120,000 to upgrade the local movie theatre at the BICC to enable the latest release films to be shown.
Residents of Blackwater can now enjoy the latest and greatest movies, thanks to a Thiess-sponsored upgrade of the local cinema. The upgrade includes new digital playback and projection equipment, and is expected to lead to a substantial boost in patronage at the movie theatre, which is part of the Blackwater International Coal Centre.
Thiess operates Curragh North Coal Mine about 20km north of Blackwater. Providing employment to approximately 240 people, we are an important part of the local community.
The BICC is a world-class coal interpretive centre with conference facilities, displays of mining equipment and mining history, a café, picnic area, Japanese garden, wheelchair access and disabled toilets.
The coal centre is the first of its kind internationally. It is funded by industry and government, and serves as both a tourist attraction and a social hub for local residents.
Providing a platform for showcasing the coal industry and the associated industries that underpin the state and federal economies, the facility includes an education and community centre, exhibition space and a top-notch café.
