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Airlie Beach is set to become the major maritime training hub for central and north Queensland and beyond, after the federal government officially approved $2.5m in funds to upgrade Whitsunday Sailing Club.
The approval means the club is a step closer to constructing a state of the art training centre at its waterfront site, with plans for a two-storey extension to the existing clubhouse, incorporating classrooms, engineering workshops, and a lecture theatre.
Though more funds will be needed to realise the full vision, the club is already in the process of securing development approvals from the council.
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A club best known for hosting Airlie Beach Race Week is applying to build a Maritime Academy in the heart of Airlie Beach.
Whitsunday Sailing Club lodged plans with Whitsunday Regional Council for a new two-storey facility at 11 Ocean Road to “significantly expand” the club’s existing educational component.
Details include lecture theatres, classrooms, engineering workshops, two board rooms, three meeting rooms and an administration office. Plans submitted to Whitsunday Regional Council to build a Maritime Academy at 11 Ocean Road, Airlie Beach. It will be operated by the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Picture: Supplied
Documents stated the academy would be built next to the existing Whitsunday Sailing Club clubhouse and provide sporting, recreation, leisure, cultural and educational activities for the Whitsunday community.
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Queensland Olympic Games bid gets a mixed reaction from the state s regions
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Regional Queenslanders have their say on the Olympics bid.
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The Queensland Olympics bid success has sparked mixed reactions from the state s regions, with some seeking involvement and others strongly opposed to the financial costs.
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Overnight Brisbane was announced as the preferred candidate city to host the 2032 Olympics Games
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates said the successful Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 helped secure Queensland s case
It is the first time the International Olympic Committee has shown interest in a region, rather than a single city
Cough up for parking Drivers may soon have to fork out to park at another Airlie Beach carpark as it is recommended councillors implement paid parking in the carpark next to the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The proposed fees will be in line with fees currently charged at the Port of Airlie, Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Lagoon Precinct carparks. The cost will begin at $3 for zero to two hours and parking permits will also be available at $174 for 28 days, $874 for six months and $1398 for a year. Agenda documents state the installation of paid parking in the area will enable the Parking and Infringement Integrated Management System project to be finished.