The Caboolture Snakes Junior and Senior Rugby League Clubs are staring down the try line of a new clubhouse.
The construction of a new clubhouse will be made possible with contributions from all three levels of government. The announcement comes as part of an election commitment from Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan, which will see $3 million of the $9 million project allocated from a re-elected Labor government.
New Clubhouse Comes to Fruition
The commitment means that the new clubhouse project will be fully funded and can be delivered in full, within the next term of government. Mr Ryan, a big supporter of the Caboolture Snakes, said he couldn’t wait to see the new clubhouse come to fruition.
“This project has been a long time coming and with this commitment the Snakes are essentially at the try line,” Mr Ryan said. “Thanks to the Snakes, young people become involved in competitive sport, make new friends, develop self-esteem and keep fit.
“And there’s a great community spirit within the Caboolture Snakes – they thoroughly deserve a new clubhouse.”
Clubhouse inclusions
The new clubhouse will include:
- Fully accessible commentators, scoring and filming booth
- Fully accessible amenities, change rooms, gym, kitchen and administration areas
- Family-friendly tiered seating, increasing seating capacity by 280 to a total of 405
It’s exciting news for the club, with junior and senior life member Raymond Totoro looking forward to the new clubhouse becoming a reality.
“The project has been a long time in the making throughout my time with the Snakes and I’m pleased to see the results for our current and future members,” Mr Totoro said. “The new clubhouse will be a massive boost to our rugby league community and all the players and fans who are the lifeblood of grassroots sport.”
Boost to rugby league community
Caboolture Snakes Junior Club President Mark O’Shea said a new clubhouse, new facilities and everything that comes with it was a massive boost to everyone involved with the Snakes.
“Our club plays a significant role in the community, bringing people together, giving young people a healthy and competitive outlet for their sporting aspirations and helping young people to build strong life skills,” Mr O’Shea said. “A new clubhouse will support the important role our club plays in the community.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the project was a great example of all three levels of government working together to provide for the community.
“Council is dedicated to providing residents with the best possible community sporting facilities and is proud that this improved facility will be one of the most accessible sporting facilities in the state,” Mr Flannery said. “Local sport is the lifeblood of communities and a new clubhouse for the Caboolture Snakes is a great boost for grassroots rugby league.”
