Queensland Government Secures $250,000 Infrastructure Investment to Expand Mooloolaba Pickleball Precinct

The Queensland Government has delivered eight new purpose-built pickleball courts at the Mooloolaba Tennis Club, expanding sporting infrastructure and participation pathways across the Sunshine Coast region.

Supported by a $250,000 capital grant from the State Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund, the precinct expansion addresses rapid participation growth across one of Australia’s fastest-growing active sports.

Established in 1947, Mooloolaba Tennis Club is one of the region’s longest-standing community sports hubs. The facility upgrade enhances the club’s existing layout—which includes six artificial grass tennis courts and four hard courts—by integrating floodlighting across all eight new pickleball courts to accommodate year-round day and night usage.

Highlighting the role of targeted community grants in establishing accessible sports infrastructure, state government spokesperson, said: “The new facilities highlight our commitment to delivering inclusive, accessible sporting infrastructure that supports growing communities and encourages more Queenslanders to participate in sport,” they said.

Regional Tournament Hosting and Participation Pathways

The upgraded infrastructure expands community access and strengthens regional event hosting capabilities:

• Event Hosting Capacity: The precinct expansion positions the club to anchor major domestic tournaments, including serving as the host venue for the upcoming Sunshine Coast Pickleball Open 2026.
• Community & Inclusive Sport: Supports daily social competitions, structured coaching programs, organized local leagues, and casual court hire for participants of all ages and abilities.
• State Infrastructure Alignment: The funding directly aligns with state sports delivery strategies designed to modernise community facilities, increase active recreation options, and build regional sports tourism ahead of major competition windows.

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