Adjournment – Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
Mr LLEW O’BRIEN (Wide Bay) (12:12): For over 36 years, the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club has been at the heart of Noosa’s community, but significant infrastructure upgrades are needed to accommodate the club’s future. I recently met with Andrew Higginbotham and Jon Lewis from the club, who outlined plans to lift the Dolphins facilities to state and national competition standards, allowing the club to attract larger sporting events and championships and improving amenities for women, families and people with disability. These upgrades will provide greater accessibility, attract more visitors and encourage more overnight stays and more spending in local businesses, which will strengthen Noosa’s economy.
The club is already a vital community hub, with local schools and community groups using its facilities for sports training, events and festivals. Investment in the upgrade will expand those opportunities for years to come. The project is shovel ready and backed by strong community support, and the club has already made significant investment in planning and approvals. I strongly support the club’s application for conditional funding under the Queensland government’s ‘Game’s On!’ program to provide the security needed to unlock future federal funding opportunities that will deliver a project to benefit Noosa and the wider region for generations to come.
