Council awards $1.8M contract for sports facility construction project

Work will begin in January on a $1.8 million infrastructure project that promises to benefit a host of local sports clubs. 

Work will begin in January on a $1.8 million infrastructure project at Noosa District Sports Complex.

The new multipurpose facility at Noosa District Sports Complex includes four change rooms, a kitchen, six unisex toilets, storage space, first aid and umpire room and large multi-purpose area.

“In a fantastic boost for one of our shire’s fastest growing sports, the project includes two undercover pickleball courts, which will give the local club a place to call home,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“The additional facilities will support a number of sports clubs based at the complex including the cricket, netball and car clubs.”

Council awarded the $1.8 million tender to Murphy Builders Qld Pty at Monday’s General Committee Meeting, in a decision set to be ratified on Thursday night.

The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government in association with Noosa Council and the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. 

Council is contributing $800,000 towards the project with $1 million in grant funding.

Cr Joe Jurisevic said Council was thrilled to receive such a significant amount of funding to build the facility.

“Having the funding means we can deliver a top quality and long-awaited facility in one hit to benefit the sports clubs based at McKinnon Drive, while saving ratepayers from covering the full cost of the project. It’s a win-win,” Cr Jurisevic said.

“We’re also pleased to receive funding from Zero Emissions Noosa to support the installation of solar panels, which will help reduce this important local facility’s carbon footprint and support our net-zero emissions target,” he added.

Mayor Clare Stewart said the sports facility upgrade was a great example of grass-roots spending to deliver important tangible infrastructure for the local community.

“It will support the current and future demands of the complex and address the current shortage of toilet facilities which is being met with portable facilities at present,” she said.

Council hopes to finish construction by June 30 next year.