Toowoomba Regional Council has officially opened its $3.66 million Kearneys Spring Recreation Park Clubhouse Upgrade project to local sporting groups.
The project was jointly funded under the South East Queensland Liveability Fund through the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning ($2.56 million) and Council ($1.1 million).
Mayor, Geoff McDonald said Council was grateful for the Queensland Government’s financial contribution to the upgrade project that will greatly improve facilities for regular sports fixtures and wider representative competitions.
“Council is responsible for a vast asset base across our 13,000km² Region and appreciates this contribution that ensures we keep upgrading facilities that will be widely used and appreciated by our community, especially sporting organisations,” Mayor McDonald said.
The project has delivered a new clubhouse and amenities building that included a canteen, first aid room, toilets (including facilities for people with a disability), player and unisex changerooms with moveable walls to cater for different configurations, a multi-purpose room and storage areas.
“The upgraded facilities will enhance the Kearneys Spring user groups’ efforts to promote the growth of their codes, whether it is touch, softball, school sport or wider representative competitions,” said Council Parks and Recreation Services portfolio spokesperson, Cr Tim McMahon.
“Apart from reducing ongoing maintenance costs, the new facility also includes energy efficient materials and fittings, such as LED lights and perforated screening.
“The project also included the construction of more than 500m of shared pathways for recreation and access with designs completed for future pathways and landscaping, including trees that will be planted to provide shade and screening.
“Council is pleased to improve facilities that will encourage people of all ages to join social and competitive sporting fixtures and enjoy more healthy lifestyle options.”
Cr McMahon paid tribute to Council staff and contractors, with most of the project delivered by Toowoomba Region contractors including, Northbuild Construction, Struxi Design and Aspect Architecture.
