2024 Election Brief
Hockey Queensland (HQ) and Hockey Australia (HA) are seeking the support of all political parties and candidates contesting the 2024 Queensland State Election in delivering a phased investment in critical infrastructure that will provide lasting benefits for the hockey community across Brisbane and regional Queensland, ensuring the sport’s legacy continues well after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032).
Hockey Major Infrastructure Feasability Study
HQ, in partnership with Hockey Australia (HA), have commissioned an independent feasibility study into Hockey’s major infrastructure requirements in Brisbane, not only to meet current and future needs, but also to develop a legacy for hockey from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
HQ Submission to 60-Day-Review
The Premier of Queensland, the Honourable Steven Miles MP, commissioned a 60 day Independent Review to assess the suitability of current sports venue projects
identified in the Master Plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Review was designed to assist the Queensland Government in ensuring investments made in sports venues for the hosting of the Games are affordable, fit-for-purpose, deliverable, and create a substantial legacy with benefits for our communities.
In co-operation with Hockey Australia, Hockey Queensland submitted a report towards the Review, highlighting that Brisbane, as a newly minted Olympic city, has no hockey facilities that could host an international hockey tournament and the need and plan for investment into hockey facilities.
LNP commits $800,000 to Indoor Hockey Facility in Mackay
Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA) and the Mackay Hockey Association (MHA) today welcomed the LNP's recent announcement of an $800,000 commitment towards the construction of a new Indoor Hockey Hall in Mackay, should they be elected in the October election.
HQ, HA and MHA are committed to working with all candidates and political parties contesting the upcoming Queensland State Election, as well as community stakeholders to ensure all efforts are made to deliver world-class facilities that will benefit not only hockey, but the wider sporting ecosystem in Mackay.
$1.5M Commitment from Labor for Mackay Indoor Hockey Facility
Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA), and the Mackay Hockey Association (MHA) welcome the Queensland Labor Government's announcement of a $1.5 million commitment towards the construction of a new Indoor Hockey Hall in Mackay.
HQ, HA and MHA are committed to working with all candidates and political parties contesting the upcoming Queensland State Election, as well as community stakeholders to ensure all efforts are made to deliver world-class facilities that will benefit not only hockey, but the wider sporting ecosystem in Mackay.
Townsville Hockey Welcomes Labor’s $300,000 Election Commitment towards Solar and Lighting Upgrades
Townsville, QLD – Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA) and Townsville Hockey Association (THA) today expressed their appreciation to the Queensland Labor Party for its $300,000 election commitment to support crucial upgrades to Townsville’s hockey infrastructure.
The funding, as part of the Queensland Government’s broader sporting infrastructure commitments ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, will enable THA to begin Phase 1 of their 10-year development plan. This phase focuses on energy efficiency upgrades, specifically the expansion of solar power, installation of LED lighting for Field 2 and upgrades to existing LED lights on Field 1. The funding will also be used to further the association’s commitment to being a sun safe porting association with additional shade areas around the facility.