Council renews leases for six community groups

Six Fraser Coast community organisations will have a secure home for the next decade under new lease agreements approved by Council today (Wednesday 24 September 2025).

The leases cover a wide range of groups, including sporting, cultural, educational, housing and media organisations:

• The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane (St Mary’s College) – Ann Street, Maryborough
• Regional Housing Limited – Urraween
• Fraser Coast Community Radio Incorporated – Main Street, Pialba (Ghost Hill)
• Tinana Football Club Inc – Jock Anderson Oval, Tinana
• Maryborough Softball Association Inc – Searle Street, Maryborough
• Fraser Coast Rugby Union Inc – Corner Booral and Walkers Road, Urangan

Communities spokesman Cr Phil Truscott said the renewals would give the organisations the security they need to plan and invest in their future.

“Council is committed to creating connected communities through our places, spaces and people,” he said.

“These groups all play an important role in community life - from providing sport and recreation opportunities to offering housing support, education and local radio.

“By securing their leases, Council is helping them focus on delivering the services, events and activities that make a difference to our region.

“Formal leases also give these groups access to grants and other funding opportunities that require long-term tenure, which in turn helps them maintain and improve their facilities.”