Football Queensland has welcomed today’s announcement from Michael Healy, Member for Cairns and Minister for Tourism and Sport, of a $3.5 million funding commitment to upgrade Endeavour Park should Labor be re-elected in November.
The upgrade of facilities at Endeavour Park as the home of football in the Far North would address crucial components of FQ’s Endeavour Park Master Plan, which has been designed to improve the football experience and consider a multi-use outcome while delivering economic benefit to the region.
“Football Queensland continues to advocate for infrastructure funding through our statewide #EQUALISER initiative to support the rapid growth of our game as the state’s largest participation sport, and we thank Minister Healy for his support of football in the Far North with this significant commitment to upgrade facilities at Endeavour Park,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said.
“As our home of football in the Far North region, Endeavour Park plays an integral role in the delivery of football competitions and programs for participants at every level while providing a pathway through the FQ Academy program to Australia’s national teams for local footballers with aspirations to be like former Cairns player and much-loved Matilda, Mary Fowler.
“As we continue recording strong year-on-year growth in participation across the region, an upgrade to Endeavour Park is crucial to ensure we can deliver a positive football experience for all who are part of our game.”
“Football Queensland welcomes the announcement by Minister Healy of a $3.5 million funding commitment to upgrade the home of football in the Far North, Endeavour Park,” FQ General Manager – Northern Region Craig Ramage said.
“The upgrade of Endeavour Park aligns with FQ’s Master Plan for the facility and will deliver incredible benefits to the more than 4,100 members of our football community who attend the venue each week and participate in football as Cairns’ most popular sport.”
Football Queensland’s State Election #EQUALISER Campaign continues to drive advocacy for football, community football infrastructure and facility investments from candidates in every electorate. We are pleased to see our messaging, along with the efforts of our clubs, being recognised. Football Queensland welcomes commitments from all parties and will continue to advocate for football as the state’s largest participation sport.
