Redcliffe softball has been given a boost after the sod-turning ceremony for a new $4.8 million clubhouse was held earlier this week.
The ceremony was to mark the impending start of construction work on the new softball clubhouse at Talobilla Park, Kippa-Ring.
The project is equally funded by council and federal government and will prove a game-changer, mayor Peter Flannery says.
“This new clubhouse is a huge win for local sport,” he says.
“We already have a reputation for attracting world-class sporting events with (Moreton Bay) recently selected as host city for the women’s softball world cup finals in 2027.”
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Federal MP for Petrie Emma Comer says the federal support reflects its support for thriving communities.
Councillor Sandra Ruck says the Talobilla Park Softball Clubhouse will create opportunities, and not just on the field.
“The new clubhouse at Kippa-Ring will not only provide modern, purpose-built amenities for players and volunteers, it will pitch Moreton Bay as a leader in delivering accessible facilities capable of hosting major events,” she explains.
“The new clubhouse will include two changing rooms, an umpire room, amenities, a first aid room, office, clubroom, internal storage and a multipurpose kitchen facility.
“It will support the club’s 700 members and ensure volunteers have the facilities they need as the sport continues to grow.”
BOOST FOR REDCLIFFE
Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association president Carrie Te Wani says the project ensures a bright future for the sport in Moreton Bay.
“This is an exciting milestone for us as a club and the sport. The new clubhouse will give us the space and resources to keep growing the sport and welcoming new members,” Te Wani says.
“We’re so grateful for the support … we can’t wait to see our members using our new facilities once complete.”
Construction is due to start shortly and should finish next year, council says.
