172894 - Q150 Marker - Airlie Beach, QLD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fathrtime
S 20° 16.309 E 148° 42.229
55K E 677940 N 7757522
Commemorative QLD PSM disk celebrating 150 years of surveying in Queensland.
Waymark Code: WMD4Q0
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 11/18/2011
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: 172894

Location: Air Sea Rescue Boat Park - Altmann Ave, Cannonvale

Mark is set into the top of a large rock in the car park. There is a Q150 sign to mark the location.
State/Territory: QLD
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