Labor promise $1 million funding boost to Redcliffe PCYC if elected

The Labor Party has revived a federal election promise from 2016 to help a southeast Queensland PCYC complete its extension and upgrade.

The Labor Party has once again promised to pour $1 million into the Redcliffe PCYC should it be elected on May 18.

The party made the same pledge during the 2016 Federal Election.

During the same election campaign the LNP promised $450,000 towards the community precinct.

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It followed a campaign, led by the Herald , encouraging politicians to Back Our PCYC.

Federal LNP MP for Petrie Luke Howarth did deliver this funding, but the PCYC say it was not enough to complete the project.

The first stage of the Redcliffe PCYC upgrade is complete. Picture: Chris Higgins

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The funding was used to build a new structure.

Moreton Bay Regional Council also chipped in $200,000 for its construction and the State Government $100,000.

Redcliffe PCYC chairman Noel Powell said it was still missing flooring suitable for gymnastics, gymnastics equipment and lighting.

If received the money will also be used to relocate the reception area in to the new space to cater for the club’s growth in participants.

Labor candidate for Petrie Corinne Mulholland said the $1 million would complete the project.

“Our PCYC needs to finish the upgrades and build this infrastructure to provide for our community,” she said.

Mr Howarth said he would not be matching this funding promise.