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Construction Works at Les Hughes Sports Complex Kick-Off

A $6 million upgrade is underway at the Les retaining its current main oval as a second oval.
Hughes Sports Complex precinct, as Moreton Bay “The third oval will be converted for multi-purpose and overflow use,”
Regional Council looks to fast-track major projects Cr Gillam said.
in response to the COVID-19 crisis. “This includes new turf, irrigation, field lighting, as well as new roads
This marks the beginning of the $6 million makeover of facilities and the construction of carparks.
and fields for the Pine Rivers Pumas Rugby Union and Pine “The old rugby union clubhouse will be demolished, and the current
Rivers Rapids Baseball. baseball clubhouse will receive major upgrades to accommodate
Mayor Peter Flannery said these works would be crucial to keep both sports under one roof.
locals in the workforce and to boost cashflow to the region.
“Our community and society more broadly, is going through an
unprecedented social and economic change, and it’s the job of
all levels of government to do to whatever we can to position
Australia for a bounce-back,” Mayor Flannery said.
“This means major construction jobs will become even more
pivotal to stimulate the economy, which is why Council’s
expediting every job we can.
Re-elected Division 8 Councillor Mick Gillam said the rugby
union club would receive a brand-new home ground, while

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