brigade and many property owners are reliant on dams and bore water. Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions at the beginning of May 2020, an Alton Downs grazier opened his large sunflower field to the public who were able to purchase sunflower heads in exchange for a donation to charity. With the sunflowers in full bloom and with people having just been permitted to travel within a 50 kilometre radius on the Labour Day long weekend, the sunflower field proved to be popular with locals. An estimated 10,000 people visiting the field to and more than $25,000 was raised for charity. Police attended the sunflower field to ensure social distancing was being observed. The local farmer had previously stated in 2013 that he had planted the crop because sunflowers were beautiful to look at but had been surprised at the amount of attention the flowers had garnered from passing motorists who often stopped to take photos. Amenities The Alton Downs Community Hall is at 1569 Ridgelands Road (). The Alton Downs War Memorial is in the grounds of the hall (). It commemorates those who served and died in World War I and World War II. References Suburbs of Rockhampton Region Localities in Queensland