A PREMIER field surrounded by a stadium and earth banks that could seat thousands of spectators is among features proposed in the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct Master Plan 2022.
“The draft master plan which was endorsed by Council on Wednesday February 22 is the strategic vision for the future staged development of the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct,” Cr Darren Everard said.
“It identifies what the site should look like and how it should function and takes into consideration community needs and aspirations, existing and potential future users as well as emerging trends in sport and recreation.”
It is envisaged that the field would have permanent spectator seating for 3,500 and grass spectator embankments surrounding the field, creating an amphitheatre effect which could accommodate 20,000 additional spectators.
Key facilities will include a premier AFL oval, capable of supporting a rectangular field, lighting, scoreboard, covered seating and embankments, amenities and support facilities for players, coaches and officials, kitchen and kiosk, storage facilities and a gymnasium.
The master plan outlines three ovals, clubhouse, and amenities, eight additional netball courts and an athletics precinct featuring a grass athletics track.
The precinct has already hosted the Brisbane Roar football team on multiple occasions for training camps and exhibition games attended by thousands of people, while the Queensland Reds rugby union squad recently held a pre-season training camp there.
“The completion of stage one was a significant milestone, but it’s also the first step in a long journey. This precinct will grow as our community grows,” Cr Everard said.
“It’s an investment for now and it’s an investment for the future of Fraser Coast sport, leisure and entertainment.”
Facilities in the leisure centre could include:
• an indoor courts zone with five multi-purpose indoor courts and one show court;
• a health and fitness centre;
• a wellness/ allied health centre with dedicated consultation rooms;
• indoor and outdoor climbing;
• a café and retail zone;
• an aquatics zone featuring a warm water program pool;
• an outdoor zone featuring beach volleyball courts; and
• future potential outdoor multi-purpose hard courts, and future expansion areas.
