Two Sunshine Coast clubs have been promised funding to enhance their venues.
The Maleny Bowls Club and Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club are in line to receive $1.217 million and $1.4 million respectively, if the LNP wins the federal election.
The bowls club would get a new canopy, artificial green and upgrades to the kitchen and service areas.
Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace, of the LNP, said the club played an important role in the region.
“What I love about Maleny is the strong sense of community and warmth, celebrated by locals and visitors alike,” he said.
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“Part of that welcoming spirit is a result of the local clubs and community groups that bring people together.
“The Maleny Bowls Club does just that, combating loneliness by getting Maleny active and fostering meaningful connections.
“I know that this upgrade will enable the club to continue this vital work for many years to come.”
Club secretary Brett Gillis welcomed the commitment to the club.
“The possibilities are endless for how we can support the community with an upgrade like this,” he said.
“It’ll transform how we connect with local groups, clubs and schools, and how we train and compete.”
Meanwhile, funds are set to go towards a redevelopment of the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club headquarters.
The clubhouse, built in the 1980s, has been a focal point in the community for decades, helping to protect swimmers, train lifesavers and foster a strong beachside culture.
But, with a rapidly growing population, the club has outgrown its ageing infrastructure.
The LNP Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, said the facility was vital.
“Thousands of beachgoers benefit from the selfless service of Marcoola’s surf lifesavers each year,” he said.
“This funding will contribute towards the redevelopment of the club, expanding its lifesaving operations, upgrading its facilities and securing its future at the heart of our community.
“This is about so much more than a building, it’s about backing the volunteers who put themselves on the line to keep our beaches safe.”
The $1.4m investment would be the catalyst for a full redevelopment.
The club’s deputy president, David McLean, welcomed the announcement.
“We have a major challenge head of us to try and rebuild our clubhouse,” he said.
“Our members go above and beyond performing lifesaving rescues on our beach and we want to keep it that way.
“We’re all about surf lifesaving here and we want to keep ourselves ahead of the game and that’s what we want to do.”
“This commitment will really help us get there.”
