Football Queensland (FQ) has welcomed the federal election funding commitment of $4.1 million from the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for Leichhardt, Matt Smith and Senator Nita Green to deliver major upgrades to Endeavour Park in Cairns should Labor be elected in May.
The commitment follows ongoing advocacy through FQ’s statewide #EQUALISER campaign and represents a significant investment in the future of football in Far North Queensland. The proposed upgrades include enhanced field lighting, a new high-performance facility, and improvements to the canteen and change room amenities.
“Football Queensland welcomes this $4.1 million commitment and acknowledges Mr. Smith and Ms. Green for recognising the critical infrastructure needs of our game and the importance of Endeavour Park to the football community in the Far North,” Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said.
“Endeavour Park is a vital facility that serves all levels of the game, from community participation across every age group to advanced high-performance player development, and this is a strong step toward delivering the infrastructure required to support football’s ongoing growth in the region.
“Our #EQUALISER campaign continues to drive targeted advocacy across Queensland, and it is encouraging to see commitments like this reflect the message we’ve taken to all corners of the state, as we remain committed to continue working with all sides of politics to ensure our game, as Queensland’s largest participation sport, is supported now and into the future.”
Football Queensland’s General Manager – Northern Conference, Craig Ramage, emphasised the impact of the commitment for the local community.
“As the home of football in the Far North, Endeavour Park welcomes thousands of participants every week, from MiniRoos and grassroots players to our FQ Academy program and FQPL Far North & Gulf competition,” Ramage said.
“This funding commitment by Mr Smith and Ms Green will help us continue to enhance the football experience for everyone involved in the game and ensure our region remains a strong contributor to Australia’s football future, as we work to continue producing more local stars like the CommBank Matildas’ Mary Fowler.”
Football Queensland’s Federal Election #EQUALISER campaign continues to champion the need for football infrastructure investment and welcomes commitments from candidates in electorates across the state. As the game continues to grow, FQ remains focused on advocating for the facilities needed to meet rising demand and support the football pathway.
