
Football Queensland Premier League side Logan Lightning have confirmed the club are close to upgrading their club rooms at Chris Green Park, which has not been renovated since the late 70s.
The update will include change rooms for male and female teams, as well as a new and expanded clubroom for Logan Lightning FC, to facilitate the increase in involvement in the sport amongst women and girls.
The new facility will include spectator facilities such as a new kitchen and kiosk, a covered viewing area, referee amenities, a first aid room, and more storage space.
Club President Andrew Birkett provided insights into the development of the project and how the excitement growing at the club.
“The Chris Green Park redevelopment has been a major project that we have been trying to upgrade since last term of government,” he told Soccerscene.
“The facility is council owned and they were the driving force behind the upgrade, with the age of the park facility showing.”
“The old club room was really run down, it was well and truly time for an upgrade. Builders are optimistic to complete the project earlier than we expected.
“We are really happy to get an investment from the council and it is good to see they are investing in the community and youth.”
The initial cost of the project planned before the COVID was at $1.6 million, however, it has leaped to $4.8 million since then to complete the unisex facility.
The club has two facilities – Cornubia Park where the seniors play their matches, and the set for development at Chris Green Park, where juniors and women’s play.
The club is currently using temporary facilities at Chris Green Park during construction works.