A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will provide $1.6 million towards key infrastructure upgrades for the Queanbeyan Bowls Club.

This election commitment will support the development of a canopy to cover the green, offering weather protection to add comfort, useability and longevity.

The canopy will provide all weather playing conditions, establishing the club as the premier lawn bowling facility in the Canberra region.

The project will also include upgrades to concrete access paths around the green, as well as spectator seating upgrades.

The project will put Queanbeyan on the sporting map with an upgraded facility able to attract regional competitions, providing an economic benefit to the broader Queanbeyan region.

Lawn bowls is gaining popularity in the region through competition, barefoot and social bowls and is enjoyed by a large cross section of our community.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:

“Queanbeyan Bowls Club plays an important role in our community in terms of engaging people of all ages and abilities in the physical and social activity of lawns bowls.

“I’m so proud that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will invest in the club to make it one of the state’s premier lawn bowling facilities.

“This project has enormous community support – in my time as the Member for Eden-Monaro I have received countless letters of support for it to go ahead.

“Congratulations to the club’s volunteers who have championed this project for many, many years.”
Quotes attributable to Kevin Pearson, President of the Queanbeyan Bowls Club:

“The installation of a canopy at the Queanbeyan Bowls Club Green is an exciting development for lawn bowls in the local Queanbeyan area and the surrounding regions.

“This will contribute greatly to allowing the club to offer an all-weather lawn bowls facility to club members and the general public, including wheelchair accessibility.

“The facility will allow bowlers of all ages and standards to enjoy lawn bowls for longer in a sun-safe environment and provide an environment that is protected from the extreme summer and winter weather conditions.

“The facility has the potential to increase participation in lawn bowls through additional social bowling sessions, competition bowls and additional tournaments.

“The canopy will also provide the opportunity for bowls coaching for all ages to be offered in a protected environment and further enhance a sense of community and social connection.”