Whitsunday Regional Council scores $29.8 million grant for a new community hub and sports precinct

The Whitsunday Regional Council have received a federal government grant which will assist with two big future projects. See them here.

Cannonvale Community Hub Preliminary Concept. Photo: Contributed

The Whitsundays are set for a brand new community hub and sports precinct with the Whitsunday Regional Council scoring $29.8 million from the federal government for the projects.

The $29.7 million Cannonvale Community Hub will provide the region with a modern library, study zones, flexible event areas, meeting rooms, business and education spaces, and disaster resilience infrastructure while the $30 million Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct will include multipurpose sports fields, courts, and facilities catering to a range of activities, clubs, schools, and community events.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor, Ry Collins, said the investment was a game-changer for the Whitsunday region.

“The Cannonvale Community Hub and the Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct will not only provide much-needed infrastructure but also create lasting social, economic, and cultural benefits for our fast growing community,” he said.

He added the projects would deliver significant economic benefits for the region.

“The project will support 121 full-time equivalent jobs during construction and contribute $1.1 million annually to the local economy once operational,” said Mayor Collins.

“The $30 million Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct has the potential to be a once in a generation sporting facility for regional Queensland and create a premier sports and recreation destination.

“This investment will strengthen the region’s capacity to host sporting events, provide modern facilities for local teams, and encourage participation in active lifestyles.

“In the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics the sports precinct will also create opportunities for economic growth through sports tourism and community engagement.”

Mayor Collins said Council will begin planning and consultation phases for the projects immediately with residents encouraged to stay engaged throughout the development process.

The grant was received as part of the federal government’s Growing Regions Program which invests in infrastructure across Australia’s regional areas to enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity.