New multi-sport complex opens in Noosa

A new $6.9 million multi-sport facility has opened at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.

The Girraween Sports Complex at Sunshine Beach, developed by Sunshine Coast Council in consultation with local sporting groups, features two senior and two junior football fields, athletics grass track and facilities, the only criterium cycling circuit on the Coast that can host a regional competition, clubhouse and amenities and car parking.

It will be home to the Noosa Lions Football Club and Noosa Branch Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Opening the facility, Queensland Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson said the the new facility is a vital piece of sporting and community infrastructure, stating "this impressive new complex will provide a wide range of sports for the entire community.

"Along with activities including soccer, little athletics and cycling, the Girraween Sports Complex will bring with it opportunities to host community events like carnivals, fairs and fetes.

"The facility includes a grassed athletics track, two senior and two junior soccer fields, a cycling criterium track, a clubhouse, spectator mounds, field irrigation, vehicle access, field lighting and associated parking and amenities."

Other features of the complex include a 100 seat clubroom, offices, kitchen, first aid and referees room.

For more information go to www.ampm.net.au/portfolio/girraween-sports-precinct

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