By Sheree Hoddinett
The Caboolture Snakes Junior and Senior Rugby League Clubs are staring down the tryline 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.
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, can’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.”
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.”
Caboolture Snakes Junior Club president Mark O’Shea sees a new clubhouse, new facilities and everything that comes with it as 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.”
Caboolture Snakes Senior Club Secretary Tim Wood is grateful for the support the club has received toward the project and is very much looking forward to the final outcome.
“All the facilities that make up this new clubhouse will be such a pleasure to use for everyone involved with our clubs,” Mr Wood said. “It’s going to be incredibly exciting to watch it take shape.”
Caboolture Snakes Junior Club secretary Michaela O’Shea is very much excited about what the future holds with a bigger and better clubhouse.
“The support Mark Ryan has shown to our Snakes community over the years
culminating in this commitment has been nothing short of outstanding,” she said.
“Mark’s unwavering dedication to bringing this project to reality, working closely with us at every step over the years, has meant that the clubhouse that will be delivered to our members will meet all the needs of our current juniors and seniors, whilst allowing for much needed growth across our community.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery highlighted the project as 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.”
The Caboolture Snakes Junior and Senior Rugby League Clubs are set to score a new clubhouse with contributions from all three levels of government.
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