CANTERBURY College unveiled its completed athletics track and squash courts on the first week back to school.
Work started on the 400 metre track and three squash courts from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in the middle of last year.
Canterbury College was one of numerous schools across Queensland to benefit from the Queensland government’s Legacy Assets Program which distributed more than 20,000 sports assets to schools, community groups and organisations.
The school community from Kindergarten to Year 12 gathered on the oval to celebrate the milestone on Thursday, January 31.
Head of College Donna Anderson was joined by guests Waterford MP Shannon Fentiman, College Board chairman Jeff Thomas and Olympic Commonwealth Games medalist Glynis Nunn-Cearns.
Waterford MP Shannon Fentiman said the facilities would help students achieve their full sporting potential.
“These facilities are a monumental legacy for the college and the broader Logan community,” she said.
“I hope having access to an Olympic standard athletics track and three world class squash courts will foster the talents of emerging sports students in the region and encourage many more to take up sport.”
Mrs Nunn-Cearns said the sporting hub would expose students to new opportunities.
“For the development of sport and a connection to the community, these faciltiies needed to stay within this region, and I am just so happy they now have a home at Canterbury College,” she said.
“I congratulate Canterbury College for their forward thinking in applying for the whole track and turning it into a great sporting hub on their campus, with a pool and tennis court complex next to be constructed.”
Head of College, Ms Anderson said completion of the project was a proud moment for Canterbury College.
