DIVISION 11 UPDATE
T he new kid on the block at Everleigh in Greenbank is growing up very quickly. It was only September last year when the stunning Everleigh Sports Park Clubhouse and AFL field were officially opened. And the state-of-the-art facility has been metaphorically kicking goals ever since. Milestones include: › A hugely successful fan day to coincide with the Lions’ first training session of the year in early January › Greenbank Giants AFC juniors moving in to call the facility home › Hosting the 4th Everleigh Games Annual Sports › A finalist for the 2024 Ken Gannon Community Football Facility Award › The facility’s Eve Café and Bar being crowned the best in Logan The $6 million project was co-funded by Logan City Council, the Queensland Government, Build it and they will come – big time
Cr Natalie Willcocks with Brisbane Lions star Will Ashcroft and Greenbank Giants president Chris Luxford.
Mirvac Queensland Pty Ltd and AFL Queensland. Division 11 Councillor Natalie Willcocks says the new stadium has quickly
become a vibrant beating heart of the local community. ‘Not only has it provided healthy sporting options for local boys and girls, it has also allowed us to host professional AFL footballers for training,’ Cr Willcocks says. Greenbank Giants president Chris Luxford says the new facility and clubhouse has been like a magnet to help attract junior players. The Greenbank Giants club has more than 150 registered juniors, with that number still climbing higher for the new season. ‘That’s a good return on investment to start with, but the value-add is that top-tier teams also want to use this terrific AFL facility,’ Chris says.
Cr Natalie Willcocks and forward Charlie Cameron with Brisbane Lions fans at Everleigh. Ison Park receives new court and path facilities A recent addition to the facilities at Ison Park is giving Greenbank residents more opportunities to enjoy active and healthy lifestyles. says the half-court adds to a bike pump track installed in 2023. ‘We are also planning to create a bike skills track for younger riders, as well as making car park improvements and
‘Our vision for Ison Park is to create a great place for people of all ages to gather and have fun,’ she says. The pump track has been incredibly popular since it opened and now we’ve returned basketball facilities to the area.
installing toilets,' Cr Willcocks says. 'I will be sure to keep the community updated with details as these improvements progress.’
A new half-court with a multi-sports goal system is now in place and ready for use. A new footpath also connects the fenced court to a nearby shelter. Division 11 Councillor Natalie Willcocks
The park is on Ison Road at Greenbank.
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