Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland, has unveiled a new multi-sport playing field, 113 extra car parks and lighting as part of the $2.7 million upgrade of Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.
Mayor, Mark Jamieson said the new eastern field was the first of its kind for the complex, with the facility being home to an estimated 11,500 players and supporters.
“Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex caters for AFL, soccer and netball, at all levels, from junior competitors to elite competition.
“This is the first multi use field for the complex, providing a flexible option for use by any code, complementing our existing AFL and soccer fields.”
Mayor Jamieson said the sporting clubs based at the complex and the high calibre of the facility attracted players and spectators from across the country throughout the year for a variety of events.
“Our council has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to support the growth of the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex as our population and demand increases and so that the facility continues to meet the needs of users and supports our aspirations for our healthy, smart and creative community.
Council invested $2.3 million in the upgrade and received $425,000 from the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 Works for Queensland program for the installation
of the field lighting.
Assistant Minister for Local Government, Nikki Boyd said the Government was pleased to contribute to such a fantastic local upgrade.
“Good local sporting facilities are so beneficial to local communities. They really bring people together.
“Regions like the Sunshine Coast have been doing it tough during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Works for Queensland program is a key part of our economic recovery plan for Queensland.
“Not only are we supporting new infrastructure in the community, but projects like this one
are also creating local jobs.”
