Families in the Bribie District Little Athletics Club will no longer need to rely on their car headlights for night training, with a $710,000 lighting upgrade at the Sandstone Point Community and Sports Complex getting underway this financial year.

I’m proud to announce that the Morrison Government has delivered $242,000 through the Community Development Grants Program, enabling Moreton Bay Regional Council to fast-track construction of brand new LED field lighting for this much-loved community facility.

This is a fantastic outcome for local families and sporting clubs who’ve been calling for better facilities for years. These new lights will make a huge difference for the Bribie District Little Athletics and Bribie Island Sandstone Point Cricket Club, both of which have seen a surge in membership and activity.

This project is not only about lighting up the field — it’s about supporting local jobs, improving community infrastructure, and giving our kids and families the facilities they deserve.

The Morrison Government is committed to working hand-in-hand with local councils to deliver projects that keep people employed and strengthen communities. Through initiatives like the Community Development Grants Program, we’re making sure local priorities are delivered sooner.

These new facilities will benefit not just Sandstone Point, but the broader community — from Bribie Island all the way through to the Bruce Highway. It’s great to see this partnership between the Federal Government, Council, and the community come together to get the lights on and kids back on the field safely.

I’d like to thank Mayor Peter Flannery and Councillor Brooke Savige for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to this project. Together, we’re making sure our region continues to shine — both on and off the field.