A fresh new place for local families and young people to stay active, connect and grow has officially opened its doors in Caboolture.
The long-awaited state-of-the-art PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Clubs) Caboolture facility is already making a strong impression in the community since welcoming its first members in late January.
From boxing and basketball to futsal, gymnastics and trampolining, the new club offers a range of sports and activities designed to keep young people active and engaged.
PCYC Caboolture Club Manager Chelsea Evans said the new facility was already proving popular with locals.
“Our new club has a huge gymnastics space where we run dozens of classes each week, including our Little n Active sessions for under-fives,” she said. “We also have a huge 24/7 gym, a fantastic youth area for our free youth programs, an outdoor basketball court and a range of multipurpose sport and recreation areas.”
A Community Milestone: Funding and Collaboration
Construction began in early 2024, made possible through a combined funding effort of $10 million from the federal government, $5 million from the state government and $2.5 million from the City of Moreton Bay.
State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, said the opening marked the culmination of years of work and collaboration to bring the project to life.
“I championed the new PCYC project from the beginning, securing the land, negotiating funding and working closely with QPS and PCYC Queensland,” Mr Ryan said. “I am immensely proud to see this amazing facility complete and providing a range of physical activities and important community engagement programs.”
The new facility offers several features that weren’t available at the previous club, including a full gym and a purpose-built space dedicated to youth programs, a core part of PCYC’s mission. According to Ms Evans, community feedback has been positive since opening.
“We have been blown away by the support and excitement from members of our previous club and people who are new to PCYC,” Ms Evans said. “This new club right in the heart of Caboolture means we can expand the delivery of our programs, invite the community to our awesome gym and continue to grow our gymnastics program.”
The club will also host school holiday activities, including daily half-day activity camps run by the gymnastics team for young people aged four to 18.
Ms Evans encouraged locals to come and see the new centre for themselves.
“Come down and have a look,” she said. “Our team is happy to show you around our great new space. We have something for everyone, at every age.”
Caboolture PCYC is located at 152 King Street, Caboolture. Find more information here.
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