New change rooms for the Sandgate Hawks

New change rooms for the Sandgate Hawks

Federal Member for Petrie, Luke Howarth MP and Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport and Local Government, today announced $300,000 for the Sandgate Hawks.

Luke Howarth MP said “today’s announcement is a big win for the Sandgate Hawks. The 45 year old change room will be gutted and refitted with new locker room facilities, showers and training areas.”

Spectators and players will also now have access to a toilet block close to the playing field.

With a big increase in female participation at the Club, the Sandgate Hawks wanted to ensure all players had access to private dressing rooms.

“This is great news for the Sandgate Hawks! Growing up in Bracken Ridge, my family have always had a lot to do with the Club and I’m thrilled to have been able to help the Committee secure funding,” said Luke Howarth MP.

AFL Queensland CEO, Dean Warren welcomed the news at this morning’s announcement.

Across Queensland, there were 39 successful projects in total receiving funding – with the total investment over $6,400,000.