More than 90 Queensland sports club share in $16m

More than 90 Queensland sporting clubs will share $16m for facility upgrades – with one club getting $370,000 – in a bid to boost the state’s prospects at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. See who gets what.

Some 90 local sports clubs will benefit from the funding. Picture: iStock image

More than 90 local sporting clubs will share $16m for facility upgrades, with the Queensland Sports Minister saying the investment will help drive participation and boost the state’s prospects at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The government’s minor infrastructure program has approved 91 projects across the state, from $370,000 for a solar powered heat pump to enable more efficient use of a swimming pool at Cloncurry, to $120,051 to construct a viewing deck to improve the facilities for hockey supporters at the Ballinger Park Sporting Complex.

Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe the investment represented would maximise the state’s “green and gold runway” to the 2032 Games.

Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe at the Queensland Academy of Sport.

“From the border to the Cape, we’re backing not-for-profit sporting clubs and active recreation organisations to build the infrastructure upgrades they need and support their volunteers to be their best,” he said.

“Collaboration is at the very heart of these initiatives to enhance pathways to maximise podium ready Queensland competitors and coaches for 2032.

“And ensuring the Games deliver a legacy of tailored opportunities for Queenslanders of all ages and abilities to stay active, healthy and engaged in the community.”

The government has also invested almost $1m to back 22 state-level sport and active recreation organisations, with a further $5.29 million in $2,500 grants for 2116 clubs to support volunteers’ training and equipment.