172923 - Q150 Marker - Toowoomba, QLD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fathrtime
S 27° 34.723 E 151° 59.223
56J E 400016 N 6949054
Commemorative QLD PSM disk celebrating 150 years of surveying in Queensland.
Waymark Code: WM9JY8
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 08/27/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 3l diesel
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This QLD Permanent Survey Marker benchmark was installed in 2009 to commemorate 150 years of surveying as part of Queensland’s 150 year birthday celebrations.

The Survey and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) has installed 60 permanent benchmarks across Queensland allowing the public to check the accuracy of GPS units and growing awareness of the science of surveying.

More interesting information regarding the project can be found here: (visit link)

Designation: 172923

Location: Picnic Point Lookout Park - Tourist Rd, Picnic Point (Toowoomba)

Spectacular views from the lookout.
State/Territory: QLD
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