Clearing the way

DEMOLITION work to clear the way for the Peregian Beach bowls club site’s redevelopment has been completed, with community consultation to begin soon.
Noosa Council Community Services Director, Alan (Fox) Rogers said with demolition work now complete the Rufous Street site would be turfed and fenced for at least two months, to allow the ground to settle.
“In purchasing the old bowls club premises Council resolved to work with the community to establish a suitable new use for the precinct and we’ve now formed a steering committee to progress that process,” Mr Rogers said.
Council bought the Rufous Street property late last year, and has spent the past two months removing the old clubhouse and bowling greens.
“We have a budget for consultation and design.
“We’re certainly looking at a range of potential uses including creating a digital hub on the site and providing open space and parking,” Mr Rogers said.
Before the clubhouse and bowling greens were demolished the building’s contents, including tables and chairs and kitchen equipment, were donated to local community organisations.
“Nothing went to waste with that process, and now the site is ready to be repurposed to provide a precinct the whole community can enjoy,” Mr Rogers said.
Council will begin discussions in the months ahead.