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The Trackways are an important and irreplaceable part
of our cultural heritage. The fossilised footprints had
been sealed underground and perfectly preserved for 95 million
years. But once uncovered they began to deteriorate - water
runoff, dust, temperature and humidity fluctuations, wildlife
and people damaged the Trackways.
In 2002, a new conservation building, based on environmentally
sustainable design principles (ESD) was built.
Winton Shire Council and Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Service jointly manage Lark Quarry Conservation Park and
the Dinosaur Trackways. Queensland Museum provides ongoing
Trackways scientific advice.
The Lark Quarry redevelopment is one of 32 Queensland Heritage
Trails Network projects. The Queensland Heritage Trails
Network is a partnership between the Queensland Government,
the Commonwealth Government, and local communities to celebrate
the Centenary of Federation. |