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Nick Alexander and Ryan Reynolds, from Kumbia, were getting ready to shoot some hoops on the new concrete court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 20, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new $315,000 sports precinct was officially opened by the “kids of Kumbia” in a ceremony organised by the South Burnett Regional Council on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

A $200,000 investment by Council, plus $115,000 from the State Government’s Works 4 Queensland funding program, has resurrected the dilapidated tennis courts on the western edge of town.<\/p>\n

The area now boasts a new concrete multi-purpose court, suitable for basketball, handball, netball and even soccer.<\/p>\n

What used to be the centre tennis court has been turned into a skateboard area with portable jumps which can be shifted into different locations.<\/p>\n

The third tennis court, which was the least damaged from the old complex, has been refurbished and can again host social tennis.<\/p>\n

The Council makeover also includes all-inclusive swings in the adjacent park, two picnic shelters with tables, and an electric barbecue.<\/p>\n

Kumbia Sports Association president Tony Dugdell said the project to revive the area had taken about 2 1\/2 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It had started under the previous Council – especially former councillors Scott Henschen and Gavin Jones – but he thanked the current councillors for bringing it to fruition.<\/p>\n

Mr Dugdell said there had been an “influx” of children in the Kumbia area over the last few years which had made the project important.<\/p>\n

“It’s really good to see kids riding around again and doing things,” he said.<\/p>\n

Mayor Kathy Duff and local councillor Ros Heit said it was wonderful to see children out and about again having fun in the area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project became necessary despite a $200,000 makeover of the tennis courts and clubhouse just five years ago.<\/p>\n

Storm damage and cracking of the resurfacing made the courts unplayable, and weeds quickly reclaimed the area.<\/p>\n

Council has been assured the new concrete multi-purpose court will last for decades.<\/p>\n

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