- The Crisafulli Government delivers upgraded change room for Hervey Bay Hockey Association.
- The project was made possible through the Crisafulli Government’s Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program.
- Games On! is designed to improve the quality and accessibility of grassroots sporting facilities across Queensland.
- The Crisafulli Government is backing Queensland clubs after a decade of under investment by the former Labor Government.
The Crisafulli Government has officially delivered upgrades to changing facilities at the Hervey Bay Hockey Association.
Officially opened today, the upgrades provides modern, inclusive facilities that will support the continued growth of hockey across the Fraser Coast.
The Crisafulli Government committed $60,000 to the project through the highly successful Games On! program.
The Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program is designed to improve the quality and accessibility of grassroots sporting facilities across Queensland.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a legacy for community clubs that will last beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after a decade of under investment in Queensland clubs by the former Labor government.
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the Games On! program was helping clubs deliver quality facilities for both local participants and visiting athletes.
“Hervey Bay Hockey has a proud history of hosting state championships and welcoming players from across Queensland, and quality facilities are essential to supporting those opportunities,” Minister Mander said.
“The Games On! program is already supporting 119 projects throughout Queensland, helping grassroots clubs grow and encouraging more Queenslanders to get active and involved in sport.”
“The Crisafulli Government wants Queensland to be the home of Australian sport and we are backing community clubs by delivering a legacy that will last well beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Member for Hervey Bay David Lee MP said the upgraded change room was a fantastic outcome for one of the Fraser Coast’s premier sporting venues.
“Hervey Bay Hockey has been bringing people together through sport for generations and continues to play an important role in the Fraser Coast community,” Mr Lee said.
“The upgraded change room will provide a more welcoming and accessible environment for players, officials and volunteers, while supporting the association’s ability to host major hockey events that bring visitors to our region.
“It’s fantastic to see this project completed and I congratulate everyone involved in making it a reality.”
Hervey Bay Hockey Association Secretary Cathy “Millie” Milijasevic said the upgraded change room would support the club’s future growth and ability to host major events.
“The Games On! program has allowed Hervey Bay Hockey Association to upgrade our change room facilities to cater for all levels of hockey tournaments, ultimately helping us attract elite events,” Ms Milijasevic said.
“The upgrade was put to the test when we hosted the Hockey Queensland Under 14 Girls State Championships recently. The facilities provided the standard required for an elite tournament, and the feedback from athletes, visitors and officials was overwhelmingly positive.
“The upgrade makes Hervey Bay Hockey Association a worthy contender when bidding for future elite sporting events and demonstrates our commitment to providing quality facilities for the game, our athletes and the community that supports our association through its volunteers.”
