MUSJID Project Funding Proposal

Alhamdulillah the Brisbane Islamic Centre (BIC) has commenced and completed initial works on it’s site at 161 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains. Brisbane. These works included vegetation clearing and earthworks. 

The 10-acre land acquisition and above works have largely been funded by generous donors and by members of the community to a total of approximately $3.5 million. The property has been donated (Waqf) and is held in a trust entity and is unencumbered.

The project is now entering its next phase Insha-Allah with actual construction of the building itself to commence by October 2021.

The commencement date, progress and the success of the project is dependent on the Centre final Operation works approval from Council and receiving your financial support.

In summary Insha-Allah the way forward is as follows:

• The entire Musjid Complex project (including land and earthworks) + building construction is estimated to be $20-22 million.
• Construction of the Musjid building itself is estimated at $18 million. 
• Estimated construction period to be 3 years. 
• Funding required per year for each of the 3 years is $6.3 million. 
• Ongoing donations can be from $50 to $2500 per month to be committed over 12 months by way of a bank debit order.  During the initial 12-month period, should your financial circumstances change, you will be at liberty to opt out of the debit order arrangement at any time.
• This strategy of a regular donation rather than a lump sum will allow us to plan forward and meet our funding targets.
• Should you be in a position to make a lump sum Donation, that will also be appreciated.

 

• ​The following table provides a recommendation of how you can assist the project in achieving its target for the first year.
• Donation formats are NOT limited to this table, they may be smaller or larger amounts OR made in 1 lump sum, OR donors may choose to make weekly payments.
• Please feel free to discuss other options that best suits you with any of our committee members. 
• We also welcome donations in kind, such as building material, labor, other personal, professional or business expertise.

 
​At end of Year 1 construction, you may continue you contribution or make a few choices

1. either continue on a similar basis as the previous year for a further 12 months
2. increase or decrease their donations
3. for whatever reason to stop their contributions.

Proposed Funding Strategy

Number of Donors	Monthly contribution	Annual contribution	Total raised
50	$2000	$24000	$ 1200 000
100	$1000	$12000	$ 1200 000
250	$500	$6000	$  1500 000
500	$250	$3000	$ 1500 000
500	$100	$1200	$600 000
1000	$50	$600	$ 600 000
Total per year			$ 6 600 000

Historical Project timeline

This timeline summary briefly outlines the project from inception through to construction commencement soon Insha-Allah.

Project Timeline	Achieved
2007	Brisbane Islamic Centre entity established
2008	Property at 161 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains acquired.
2008 - 2012	Preparatory work for Development Approval Application. Lodged in December 2012.
10 July 2015	Application declined by Brisbane City Council
20 July 2015	Appeal lodged in the Planning and Environmental Court
16 December 2016	Development Application Approval granted by the Court
30 June 2017	Vegetation and Earthworks Approval granted
December 2017 - August 2018	Vegetation cleared and earthworks completed
August 2018 - March 2019	Architectural and concept design Consultants preparing plans for Building Approval
Value	Minor change Approval granted by Planning and Environmental Court
July 2021	Awaiting Final operational works from the Council for building operational works to commence
September 2021	Final Building operational works approved
December 2021	Construction commenced

Building Construction Timeline

Planned building works over a period of 3 years Insha-Allah

Timeline	Projected works
Year 1	Basement Car Park Ground Floor Musjid D Dawah Centre
Year 2	Second floor Ladies Salaah Facilities Community Hall Admin and serviced Offices
Year 3	Youth Centre and Madrassa Domes and Minarets  External works - Water fountain, road, traffic lights, access road Landscaping and playgrounds Completing final works to entire Project

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