An innovative Cairns City Council project involving the redevelopment of three W.W.II Oil Tanks into an extraordinary function and arts centre. Located 5 minutes from the Cairns Central Business District amid 1.6 hectares of lush tropical rainforest beside the Flecker Botanic Gardens, the Tanks provide visitors and locals with the opportunity to experience a unique historical site. The Tanks Art Centre is a multi-use facility receiving International and National acclaim for its unique and inspirational atmosphere. Tanks houses locally curated and traveling exhibitions, musical and theatrical performances, themed functions including incentive groups, celebrations, conferences, dinners and award nights for up to 350 people per tank. The three cement tanks of approximately 930m2 are available for hire for those times when impact and innovation are absolutely essential.

World Dance 2000: Celebrating the Millennium
World Dance Alliance
Choreography Today Secretariat
29-24-701 Sakuragaoka-Cho
Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0031 Japan
Asian Next Wave
Theatre Tram, Tokyo

The year 2000 is a momentous historic occasion that will be celebrated world-wide. The World Dance Alliance has initiated a project to join in this celebration. It is time to consider where we have been , where we are, and where we are going; therefore, the Theme of World Dance 2000 is" Dance in the Past, Present & Future". The three year event: 1999 Past Heritage Research - (Philadelphia, WDA Americas) 2000 Present Creation Choreography (Tokyo, WDA Asia Pacific) 2002 Future Vision Research (Duesseldorf, WDA Europe.
The mission of the World Dance Alliance is to serve as a voice and support group for dance world-wide. The World Dance Alliance is an independent, non-profit, non-political, non-religious organisation. Its membership is open to all individuals interested in dance regardless of gender or national origin.

The 'Port War Signal Station’ known as the ‘Forts' on Magnetic Island built as a World War Two gun emplacement,
As part of Magnetic Island National Park, the Forts offer visitors an insight into the past as well as a spectacular viewing point over this part of the North Queensland coast. Wildlife abounds here with sea eagles and ospreys often seen overhead. Honeyeaters, friar birds and leaden flycatchers are among the other birds to be found here. Koalas can often be seen sleeping in the trees along the track during the day.
The track starts near the Radical Bay turnoff. It winds its way along the ridge with good views above Arthur and Florence Bays. On the way up there are two gun emplacements. Some of the "rocks" are actually false, being the remains of the camouflaging over the gun barrells. At the top there are two buildings, the Observation tower and the Command Post, from where there is an uninterupted view of the coast. To the north is Palm Island

Located next to the river at New Farm Park, Brisbane Powerhouse contains:
* the 400 seat Turbine Theatre
* the 200 seat Riverside Theatre
* the Turbine Hall, a large performance/exhibition/multi-media installations space
* the Stores a community tenant & performance studio for dance, contemporary circus, physical performance and contemporary music
* the Riverside Restaurant & Turbine bar
* the Riverside Space, a small space for installation and exhibition
* Rehearsal, meeting and seminar rooms
* Outdoor Devine Plaza and Powerhouse Park performance areas

Easily accessed by public transport and with free parking, Brisbane Powerhouse will also house an administration base for local contemporary arts organisations, arts festivals and community arts groups.
Brisbane Powerhouse will also develop lasting creative partnerships with the arts, business and cultural tourism, not only through sponsorship, but also through innovative corporate events, conferences and training programs.