Perfectly timed for northern Queensland spring and summer is the new multi-purpose complex set to make the club a haven for visitors and residents alike.
Funded by grants from the federal government, the complex is now host to an office for the Molongle Creek Boat Club’s caravan park, a licensed café, a new lawn bowling rink, and an event room for club events and dinners, as well as a manager’s residence.
The Molongle Creek Boat Club has humble beginnings, establishing 60 years ago, to improve the area and create a facility for people to use.
Over the years, the Club has overseen various upgrades to the facilities, including boat mooring, catering for trailer boats, and establishing the caravan park.
Ken Betteridge, Commodore of the Molongle Creek Boat Club, explained the driving force behind the recent upgrades.
“During the last 30 years, the major driving force of change has been our project officer Joe and his meticulous numbers girl, his wife Marg.
“We have worn out three ever-ready bunnies trying to keep up with Joe, and the fourth one is nearing retirement,” Ken said.
“The new multipurpose building stands here due to Joe's vision and the incredible help from our then local federal member George Christensen and grant writer Kirsten Lois.
“They were integral in gaining the funding for the project.
“Our managers Drew and Amanda, took over the planning and execution of the build to bring the building to its present high standard of finish.”
An unexpected development was the lawn bowling rink, utilising the lawns that were removed from the Home Hill Bowling Green, who are undergoing their own upgrades.
“This new addition to the services provided at Molongle will be open to everyone including club members, caravan park patrons, Gumlu community and the general public for their enjoyment,” Ken said.
“Not often can you boast sea view while playing lawn bowls.”
The official opening for the new facilities took place on Sunday October 8, with Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall cutting the ribbon.
The Club was also gifted a four-lane boat ramp, parking areas, pontoon, and a mainland boating access channel by the State Government.
“This park is over flowing during the Gray Nomad period, who love the opportunity to catch a fish of three,” Ken said.
“It serves two purposes, obviously all the profits go back into improving the services and acts as a deterrent to any vandalism and stealing of vehicles parked while at the Cape properties or fishing.
“This facility has been renowned as one of the highest used recreational boating facilities in north Queensland with times like Christmas and easter periods of in excess of 400 trailers parked at these times.”
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall and Molongle Creek Boat Club Project Officer Joe Linton opening the lawn bowling rink at Molongle Creek. Photo supplied
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