General News
10 November, 2026
Training boost for club
CAIRNS Surf Life Saving Club has secured $500,000 to improve training and boost operations.
The club will receive $499,990 for a new training room to be used for coaching, athlete development, officiating, volunteer training and club education programs, as well as a purpose-built storage area for surf lifesaving equipment.
It's just one of the 72 grassroots sporting clubs across Queensland to share in $30 million for new and upgraded facilities under round 2 of the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program.
Gordonvale Bowls Club also was given almost $270,000 for a new green.
Surf club president Anthony Hannan said it was vital funding.
“This is a significant investment in our club, our facilities and the wider community we proudly serve – and we are incredibly excited about what this will mean for our future,” he said. “Our facilities are used by a wide range of organisations, schools and sporting groups, helping create opportunities for people to be active, learn new skills, build confidence and connect with their community.
“We want our facilities to continue serving our community for generations to come and this investment will help us do exactly that.”
Sport Minister Tim Mander said Games On! was delivering for local clubs and strengthening grassroots sport across Queensland.
“Through Games On!, we’re backing local clubs like Cairns Surf Life Saving Club with the facilities they need to grow, thrive and support their communities,” he said.
“We're delivering a games for all of Queensland with a legacy that will last beyond 2032 and this funding will help the club improve training, support athlete development and give volunteers better facilities to build their skills and keep Queenslanders safe on our beaches.”
Member for Barron River Bree James said Games On! was delivering for grassroots sport in the Far North.
“There’s no doubt that Cairns Surf Life Saving Club plays a vital role in our community, with dedicated volunteers giving their time to help keep locals and visitors safe year-round,” she said.
“I've been advocating for this support and I'm thrilled to see the club receive funding through this round of Games On!, delivering improved sporting infrastructure that will benefit the community for many years to come.”
