Windale scores with clubhouse conversion
- intouch Magazine
- 2 days ago
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A $335,000 overhaul of a fire-ravaged sport clubhouse in Windale is set to provide vastly upgraded amenities to hundreds of junior and senior athletes.
Lake Macquarie City Council undertook the work at the Windale Junior Rugby League Clubhouse last year after vandals set fire to garbage bins outside the building, with the flames quickly spready and gutting the structure.
Mayor Adam Shultz said the revamp had transformed what was previously just a burnt-out shell into a modern, flexible facility capable of home and away or mixed gender sports.
“We’ve installed a new roof and new awnings, but the biggest upgrade has been in the change-rooms,” he said.
“Previously, it was an older style block with communal showers, which wasn’t really suitable for modern sports. The new clubhouse has shower cubicles and a room divider that can be raised or lowered with the push of a button.”
“That means the change-rooms can be split for home and away teams, or to separate male and female amenities.”
“It’s a fantastic innovation that will serve the Windale community for years to come.”
Club spokeswoman Jaime Martin said the new clubhouse would provide a significant boost on game and event days.
“It provides a cleaner and safer environment for children to participate in sport, and especially with the new cubicles it gives the opportunity for gender inclusivity by providing much needed privacy,” she said.
“The clubhouse also provides an undercover venue and central meeting space, not only for club purposes but other events like team photos, guest presentations and more.”
Ms Martin explained the club’s function went well beyond the realms of rugby league.
“Facilities like this provide a central venue for many potential community events, charitable gatherings and a space to showcase the long history of sport our area has,” she said.
“Promotion of sports and in particular team sports give the youth in the community and purpose and opportunity for fantastic pathways for the future.”
