Published Wednesday, 29 October, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Barlow Park now one of Queensland’s premier sporting facilities
Cairns is now home to one of the state’s leading sport and recreation precincts following the official opening today of Stage 4 of the multi-million dollar Barlow Park redevelopment.
Sport Minister Judy Spence said the Bligh Government has invested a total of $5.3 Million in the overall project, including $1.6 Million for the final stage, to transform the park into a facility of international standards.
“The Bligh Government is committed to making Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest people, by improving sport and recreation opportunities for people across the State,” Ms Spence said.
“The delivery of this major sporting precinct means Cairns can now host a range of sporting events from the local level through to international competition.
“We are pleased to have provided more than $1.6 million toward the Stage 4 redevelopment – 50 per cent of the total project cost – which includes an amenities facility, kiosks and upgrades to the park’s entryways.
“I congratulate the Cairns Regional Council for contributing the remaining 50 per cent to complete this $3.2 million project, which will significantly boost opportunities for people in Cairns to get involved in physical activity.
“The Barlow Park project is an excellent example of State and local governments working together to deliver quality facilities for Queenslanders in regional areas.”
Member for Cairns Desley Boyle welcomed the opening of the upgraded facilities in her electorate.
“It has been exciting for the community to watch Barlow Park being transformed over the years into one of Queensland’s premier sporting facilities – which is now capable of hosting local, state, national and international sporting events,” Ms Boyle said.
“Barlow Park is now an international standard athletics facility, able to host first-grade rugby league matches and is considered the premier rugby union facility in Cairns.
“These new facilities are a huge asset for our local community, catering for a range of sporting activities, as well as school carnivals and community events.
“I encourage everyone in the community to make the most of these excellent new facilities in our local area.”
Ms Spence said: “The Queensland Government has been a long time supporter of the Barlow Park redevelopment, providing funding for earlier works including upgrades to the athletics track, stadium, seating and grandstand, enhancements to Little Barlow Park and additional amenities.
“By providing quality facilities such as these and encouraging more Queenslanders to get involved in physical activity, we are securing Queensland’s future as a great sporting state.
“We’re already leading the charge with the ‘Find Your 30’ campaign, encouraging Queenslanders to find 30 minutes of physical activity each day.
“We will continue to provide funding and support to regional areas to make it easier for people across the state to adopt a healthier lifestyle as we move Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland.”
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Sport Minister Judy Spence said the Bligh Government has invested a total of $5.3 Million in the overall project, including $1.6 Million for the final stage, to transform the park into a facility of international standards.
“The Bligh Government is committed to making Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest people, by improving sport and recreation opportunities for people across the State,” Ms Spence said.
“The delivery of this major sporting precinct means Cairns can now host a range of sporting events from the local level through to international competition.
“We are pleased to have provided more than $1.6 million toward the Stage 4 redevelopment – 50 per cent of the total project cost – which includes an amenities facility, kiosks and upgrades to the park’s entryways.
“I congratulate the Cairns Regional Council for contributing the remaining 50 per cent to complete this $3.2 million project, which will significantly boost opportunities for people in Cairns to get involved in physical activity.
“The Barlow Park project is an excellent example of State and local governments working together to deliver quality facilities for Queenslanders in regional areas.”
Member for Cairns Desley Boyle welcomed the opening of the upgraded facilities in her electorate.
“It has been exciting for the community to watch Barlow Park being transformed over the years into one of Queensland’s premier sporting facilities – which is now capable of hosting local, state, national and international sporting events,” Ms Boyle said.
“Barlow Park is now an international standard athletics facility, able to host first-grade rugby league matches and is considered the premier rugby union facility in Cairns.
“These new facilities are a huge asset for our local community, catering for a range of sporting activities, as well as school carnivals and community events.
“I encourage everyone in the community to make the most of these excellent new facilities in our local area.”
Ms Spence said: “The Queensland Government has been a long time supporter of the Barlow Park redevelopment, providing funding for earlier works including upgrades to the athletics track, stadium, seating and grandstand, enhancements to Little Barlow Park and additional amenities.
“By providing quality facilities such as these and encouraging more Queenslanders to get involved in physical activity, we are securing Queensland’s future as a great sporting state.
“We’re already leading the charge with the ‘Find Your 30’ campaign, encouraging Queenslanders to find 30 minutes of physical activity each day.
“We will continue to provide funding and support to regional areas to make it easier for people across the state to adopt a healthier lifestyle as we move Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland.”
Media contact: 3239 6172