Camp Gregory gifted to BMRG

BMRG board chair Tony Ricciardi, Bruce Saunders MP, Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat president Simon Jasperse and founder Roger Dwyer unveil a plaque to commemorate the camp's upgrade through a Queensland Remembers grant.

BBMRG in collaboration with Camp Gregory Veteran Retreat have become proud stewards of the property to preserve its conservation value.urnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has taken over ownership of Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat to preserve the site’s conservation value.

Camp Gregory provides a place for veterans, first responders and their families to rest, relax and mix with like-minded people.

Founder and owner Roger Dwyer formally gifted the site to BMRG on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans Day.

BMRG board chair Tony Ricciardi said a committee would manage the 16ha bush block to continue providing a safe place for veterans and first responders while preserving the natural environment.

“We’ll be maintaining the site as a retreat, as a quiet place for people to rest and recover,” Mr Ricciardi said.

“We’re also working closely with the Queensland Government to look at establishing a boat ramp and rehabilitating the riverbank.”

There was also a ceremony on Friday to mark the completion of upgrades at Camp Gregory, funded through a Queensland Remembers grant.

The works included improvements to hot water, water storage, the ablutions block and kitchen solar installation.

Vietnam Veterans Day was observed with a commemorative service and a luncheon afterwards.

BMRG board chair Tony Ricciardi presents a certificate of appreciation to Roger Dwyer, patron and founder of Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat.