172959 - Q150 Marker - Hervey Bay, QLD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fathrtime
S 25° 16.742 E 152° 50.358
56J E 483820 N 7204145
Commemorative QLD PSM disk celebrating 150 years of surveying in Queensland.
Waymark Code: WM99A8
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bucketeer
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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: 172959.

Location: Hervey Bay - Outside Water World, cnr Charlton Esplanade and Main St.

This has to be the best Q150 marker station I've found so far and well worth a visit!
State/Territory: QLD
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