Work begins on $2.4 million Kearneys Spring Clubhouse upgrade
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Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has started work on a $2.4 million clubhouse refurbishment and pathways project at Kearneys Spring Recreation Reserve.
Demolition has begun of the old amenities block with construction of a new building expected to be finished by the end of the year.
TRC Community Development, Facilities and Tourism portfolio spokesperson Councillor James O’Shea said Council is committed to providing quality sporting infrastructure for our growing city.
“Council is investing in the city’s future, with $2.09 million for this clubhouse build, plus pathways, and an additional $10.3 million for parks and recreation projects across this financial year,” Cr O’Shea said.
“This clubhouse isn’t just a physical investment by council in bricks and mortar infrastructure. Sport adds so much more to our community, building connections across our city and keeping people active and healthy,” he said.
The new building includes a canteen, toilets, player and unisex changerooms with moveable walls to allow for different configurations, a multi-purpose room and storage areas.
“There is wheelchair access to bathrooms with accessible pathways connecting to more than 500 metres of new shared pathways.
“Council remains committed to developing infrastructure that will inspire future generations of players to potentially develop into the next generation of Australian sportsmen and women.
“The facility will also more sustainable going forward with the build focussing on increasing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance as part of the build.”
Cr O’Shea the Toowoomba softball, baseball and touch football communities were consulted on their future needs for the recreation reserve and some amendments had been made to the designs following feedback.
“The new clubhouse will be ready in time for the new year and I’m looking forward to cheering on the various teams as they settle into their new home,” he said.
“Kearneys Spring is a fantastic resource which allows community members from all walks of life to better connect. Sport is what brings many of us together and those friendships then flow into the wider community.”
Current competitions staged by the Toowoomba Touch Association and Toowoomba Softball Association are not expected to be impacted by the six-month build with temporary amenities in place during the building stage.