‘Ambitious’ new clubhouse proposed for growing club – Sunshine Coast News

A long-standing rugby club is planning a major clubhouse redevelopment that would transform its headquarters into a modern, state-of-the-art facility. Located at Sunshine Beach, Noosa District Rugby Union has been the home of the Noosa Dolphins since the 1980s. Originally built in 1992 at Bicentennial Drive to service a senior team, the current clubhouse is outdated and undersized for the organisation, which now fields three senior teams, 20 junior teams, women’s and girls’ teams, and school-based rugby programs. Lodged with Noosa Council, the proposal seeks to replace the ageing building with a two-storey, purpose-built venue featuring modern change rooms, spectator amenities, social areas and improved accessibility. According to a town planning report, submitted by RG Strategic on behalf of the club, the ground level would feature four adaptable player change rooms, referee change rooms, a first aid room, kitchen and canteen, plus accessible spectator toilets. The upper level would house a large clubroom with bar and wraparound decks, a media room, meeting space and a Wall of Fame honouring club history. An impression of what the new two-storey facility could look like. Picture: Blackwood Architecture and Design. On-site parking would also increase from 27 spaces to 105, including two accessible
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