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A $1 million upgrade for PCYC Burdekin is now complete, bringing new life to the club and providing a new fit-for-purpose space for youth and community use.
Renovations included improvements to popular youth and community spaces within the facility, as well as upgrades to the kitchen and amenities.
Youth Club Manager of PCYC Burdekin Andrew Sherrington said the upgrades mark a significant boost for the club and its role in the community.
“The space gets utilised by a number of different organisations, government and non-government and, over time, there’s always knocks and bones… [The renovations] have certainly brightened things up,” he said.
“Our service doesn’t change, but it's definitely revamped our facility and made it more user-friendly.”
The $1 million upgrade to PCYC Burdekin is expected to enhance the delivery of key youth programs and expand opportunities for local young people to stay active, connected and engaged within their community.
PCYC Queensland CEO Phil Schultz said the upgrades would strengthen the club’s role in supporting local young people.
“This is great news for PCYC Burdekin and the community,” said Schultz.
“This club is so important to the community, with the team offering young people a positive space to spend time making connections and participating in sport and other activities.
“These upgrades will allow more young people to enjoy the great things our youth programs have to offer.”
Built in 2011, the Burdekin facility was identified as one of several PCYC branches across the state in need of an upgrade, with works commencing around August 2025.
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said that supporting PCYCs across the state would boost local sporting participation.
“The Queensland Government is supporting our communities to get more active more often, with $74.1 million for new and upgraded PCYCs throughout the state,” Minister Mander said.
“Projects like the Burdekin PCYC support popular programs like After Dark, giving more young people the opportunity to be active, engage with their communities and connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.”
After Dark is a free, after-hours, sports-based program for young people seeking engagement and connection, delivered by a QPS officer and using sport as a foundation to build resilience, foster connections, and boost self-esteem and confidence.
Other programs at the club include Braking the Cycle, Drop In, and Skilling Queenslanders for Work, all aimed at strengthening community connection and encouraging young people to become future leaders.
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