Grand Opening of the High Ropes Facility

Councillor Margie Ryder, with Sam Stedman, cuts the ribbon to open the new high ropes facility.
Sam Stedman, with Councillor Margie Ryder address participants in the grand opening.

On Saturday (June 23) Paluma saw the first opening of a major new tourist facility in many years. Councillor Margie Ryder, the PDCA executive and a high proportion of Paluma residents turned out to celebrate this
milestone.

 

Sam Stedman with Councillor Ryder, Wilfred Karnoll and Outer Limits Adventure staff

Sam Stedman, the Director of Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, which runs the facility, provided some background to its development, from the early conceptual phase with partner Wilfred Karnoll, through local permitting to the final construction. He paid special tribute to  his dedicated staff and also thanked the community for its support.

Following the ceremony several groups of brave visitors successfully negotiated the course urged on by more cautious spectators below.