Murray River Council is celebrating the news that local bowling club, cluBarham, has successfully secured the rights to host the prestigious World Bowls Championships in 2025 and 2026.
Council and the bowling club collaborated on the winning proposal to attract the drawcard event to Barham.
To mark the milestone, World Bowls representatives travelled from London in late November to celebrate the partnership and inspect the club’s facilities.
cluBarham CEO, Jason Wallace said it was great to be able to highlight Barham as a premier destination for word-class competitions.
“Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive – they were extremely impressed with the town, the Club, and the high standard of its facilities. It’s clear we have set the stage for a truly exceptional event next September,” Mr Wallace said.
Mayor, John Harvie said the event will be a great opportunity for the local area.
“This event is not just a milestone for cluBarham but also an incredible opportunity for our region. We anticipate a significant boost to local tourism, with participants and guests eager to explore the area,” he said.
The event will be held in September 2025 and 2026, with 53 players representing 29 countries to descend on Barham for the competitions.
“This is an exciting time for our community, and I’m confident it will be a showcase of everything our region has to offer. We look forward to working closely with cluBarham and local stakeholders to make this event a resounding success,” Mayor Harvie said.
