New community club house for Sports Precinct
A new community club house is being constructed at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct to provide space for two local sporting groups and more facilities for use during major events.
Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders welcomed the new development.
“Across the region we’re seeing the Palaszczuk Government work with the Fraser Coast Regional Council to deliver better facilities and employ more locals,” Mr Saunders said.
“The Sports and Recreation Precinct has been such a success for the region, bringing people together when we need it most.
“Early works will start in April, and that can’t come soon enough so we can get locals employed as soon as possible.
“Hopefully this project will help our local teams to be more competitive and we can see some more home-grown stars.”
Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari said the construction was all part of the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for economic recovery.
“This is fantastic upgrade to an already great community facility,” Mr Tantari said.
“It’s been great to see our local teams using the precinct to train and play, it’s been a real focal point for the community.
“The upgrade will make that facility even better, bringing in more teams and critically employing local workers during the construction phase.
“Queensland’s plan for economic recovery has already begun, and the entire region is benefitting from it.”
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the sports precinct was providing local residents with access to new high-quality sporting fields and helping to attract events which bring more visitors to the region.
“It’s now two years since the sports precinct opened and it’s been heartening to see how local netball, football and OzTag players have embraced the new facilities,” he said.
“We are continuing to make improvements at the precinct, with new lights installed at two fields last year and three new fields to be completed later this year.
“Council has now awarded the tender to Ausco Modular to develop a community club house that will provide office and storage space for the Fraser Coast Cycling Club and Oztag Hervey Bay, along with a new first aid room, kiosk, umpires’ room and additional showers, toilets and change rooms.
“This will be the third club house at the precinct, with both Hervey Bay Netball and Football Hervey Bay also having their own club houses.”
The community club house is being developed with the support of a $1.1 million grant through the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland funding program.
Site preparation will begin in April with the club house expected to be operational by late June.
Cr Seymour said Council would began engaging with the community in coming months on the vision and priorities for stage two of the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct.
“Sport and recreation helps build stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities,” he said.
“Whilst sport keeps us physically active, it also keeps us socially connected. It is where lasting memories are made and fond friendships formed.
“The completion of stage one of the sports precinct was a significant milestone, but it’s also the first step in a long journey. This precinct will grow as our community grows.
“It’s an investment for now and it’s an investment for the future of Fraser Coast sport, leisure and entertainment.”