Council and TCC partnership a win for the whole community
Published on 21 November 2017
Rockhampton Regional Council is opening up more recreational spaces for the community with a newly adopted partnership set to breathe new life into Kettle Park, in South Rockhampton.
Council today formally adopted a partnership with The Cathedral College, Rockhampton (TCC) that will allow a 20 year lease of the facility and a million dollar investment from TCC into the site over this time.
Acting Mayor Councillor Tony Williams said it provides a great opportunity for not only Council and the local school, but the entire community.
“The 20 year lease of Kettle Park passed today means that TCC will be able to use the facility to its fullest and further expand to accommodate the school’s use,” Cr Williams said.
“During this time, TCC will be making the facility available to the community while the school isn’t using it. What’s more is that they will also be making a huge investment into the site during this time – with the upgrade of two football fields and an athletics track, and opportunities for a car park and an amenities block as well.
“Council is very supportive of this approach and all Councillors today spoke very highly of this proposal as it’s something we would like to see continue if there are other opportunities in the future.
“This is a win-win for everyone – the school gets increased facilities, the public has increased access, and the cost of maintaining the park by Council is reduced which means better value for money for our ratepayers.
“It’s an absolutely fantastic outcome and I commend TCC on this investment and the benefits it will have to the wider community,” Cr Williams said.
TCC Principal, Rob Alexander said today’s announcement has been welcome news.
“We have been under a lot of pressure with just one field available for the 1,100 students at TCC and we certainly praise Council’s foresight to allow more students the opportunity to be out there playing sport,” Mr Alexander said.
“We also consider it important that we have the use of the facility for the whole of the community and see everyone have that increased chance to get out and be active.”