FOR the first time in the Centenary Plains BMX Club’s 30 year history, it will finally have a clubhouse.
The Browns Plains based club is now firmly on its way to seeing a planned $900,000 project realised after Logan City Council was able to secure a $300,000 state government Get Playing Plus Grant for it.
With the club raising $25,000 for the project and council committing $575,000 to making it happen, the club’s vision for a new access road, pump track and clubhouse is finally able to go ahead.
Club Vice President Cate Wlodzinski said the grant had provided the final installment on the planned project.
“It’s is exciting times for the club and we are so appreciative to the state and local council for making this happen,” she said.
“It’s a hugely growing sport and our membership continues to grow every year.”
Logan City Deputy Mayor and Division 8 Councillor, Cherie Dalley, said it was great news for the club that hosts competitions which draw people from across the State.
“This is a club that grew through the efforts of citizens who approached council, and built a track for BMX riders, when the area was on the fringe of urban development,” she said.
“Over time the club grew – but it was still operating its administration out of a few on-site cargo containers.
“I’m thrilled it will finally have a clubhouse.”
