USERS of the Toogoolawah Community Gym will soon benefit from an extension to the popular facility.

The site will increase by 100sq m which will allow for additional classes and activities to be held at the gym and more car parks will be constructed.

The expansion has been made possible after Somerset Regional Council was successful in obtaining a $250,000 Queensland Government grant of which it will co-contribute $250,000.

Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, said the expansion would be a welcome addition to the users of the facility.

“The growth and usage of this facility since the gym was built has been phenomenal so it’s great to see an expansion is already needed and now in the pipeline for delivery,” Cr Wendt said.

“The Queensland Government’s investment of $250,000 in the Toogoolawah Community Gym Extension project will empower more residents to actively participate in recreation activities.

“Council is committed to creating a healthier and more vibrant community and this is just one way we’re able to achieve that for our residents.”

Cr Wendt said Council had also recently adopted a new Sporting Infrastructure Strategy which holistically looks at active and healthy initiatives and investments across the region.

“It’s great that we’re able to get off on the right foot with this project at the Toogoolawah Community Gym,” Cr Wendt said.

The Queensland Government will provide $250,000 to Somerset Regional Council for the Toogoolawah Community Gym Extension project to enable Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities.