The proposed redevelopment of Clive Berghofer Stadium (Toowoomba Sports Ground) could have been an opportunity, but the Government bungled it.
Working together, we won. We came together: residents, community groups, sporting clubs and we told the government, if they didn’t listen, they don’t have support.
The State Government has now declared the project cancelled and we are advocating for alternative sites in Toowoomba Region, for funding.
UPDATE
On Wednesday, 16 August 2023 I held a community forum at the East Toowoomba Bowls Club.
Approximately 120 concerned residents attended and had their say about the proposal. Key concerns included:
- Lack of consultation and no detail available
- Protecting local heritage
- Unmitigated impacts, such as noise and local amenity
- Congestion and parking issues
- Impact on existing clubs using the site
- Sustainability of the proposal, including spending funds to build temporary seating
As a result of the meeting, I have written to the Premier, Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council and submitted Questions in Writing to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure.
August 2023 – Letter to the Premier
August 2023 – Letter to Mayor McDonald
Questions in Writing – Garth Hamilton MP to Hon Catherine King
20231018 – Toowoomba Sports Ground expenditure
20231110 – Deputy Premier response, commitment to consultation
Olympic Infrastructure Venue Review – Toowoomba Sports Ground