More space for equipment and activities at Goondiwindi PCYC

The Goondiwindi PCYC will soon have more onsite storage and space for activities in a project funded by Goondiwindi Regional Council.

Work is currently underway to enclose the existing garage area on the site, along with some internal works. The new space will cover around 70 square metres and will have the option to be divided into two separate rooms.

Goondiwindi Regional Council is allocating $45,000 from the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program Grant towards the project. Council will engage local contractors for the building, painting and electrical work, and will also use local suppliers for the new floor coverings.

Mayor of the Goondiwindi region the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM said the project would not only create more room for PCYC programs and activities, but that it could also potentially accommodate local community groups who needed space for meetings.

“The new area will give the PCYC some much-needed storage for their sports equipment and other supplies, and it will also provide a valuable space for meetings and activities,” Cr Springborg said. “This will benefit not only the PCYC itself, but the space will also have the opportunity to be booked by local community groups for their own use.”

Council owns both the PCYC building and land, and PCYC Queensland operates the site under a lease arrangement. Council funds the group $30,000 annually for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility.

PCYC Member Services Team Leader Kylie Cook said Council’s funding helps the PCYC to operate a packed schedule of programs, classes and other initiatives.

“On an average month, the PCYC sees 3,500 attendees across all our activities, from basketball to boxing,” Ms Cook said. “The annual funding we receive from Council goes towards covering our ongoing operational costs as well as purchasing equipment to aid us in running all those activities and programs.”

“This project will be a big help to the club as we’ve previously had to work with limited storage space - and it’s also an exciting opportunity for local community groups to work with the PCYC and make use of the new rooms for their own purposes,” she said.

The new rooms are expected to be completed in the new year and Council understands that the PCYC has already fielded a number of inquiries in regards to utilising this new space. Interested community groups should contact the PCYC directly for more information about how to hire.

Cr Springborg said the PCYC provided invaluable support and opportunities to residents in the Goondiwindi region. “I’m sure many will agree how very lucky we are in this region to have such a fantastic community service in the PCYC,” Cr Springborg said. “They provide vital support and mentorship to community members and young people, from Braking the Cycle [a learner driving program] to the State Youth Leadership Program, and this Council is very proud to support them in their work.”