Land decision secures future for vital youth facility

Sunshine Coast Council will pave the way for a new community facility to be built at Caloundra South, enhancing youth engagement and services in the area.

Council endorsed a proposal at its July 24 Ordinary Meeting to free up a 6500 square metre parcel of land for a Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in the future Aura Town Centre.

In late 2023, PCYC Queensland began discussions with Council to find a suitable location that was well serviced by public transport and, importantly, had close proximity to a police station.

Stockland will contribute the site to Council under the Infrastructure Agreement for the Aura development. Council will lease the land to PCYC to enable the organisation to construct and operate the new facility.

The final leasing terms between Council and PCYC are still to be finalised.

The Queensland Government has announced $15 million of funding to support PCYC’s construction, ensuring the project will come to fruition.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick said PCYC Queensland was a highly regarded charity, providing a range of valuable youth and community programs and services.

“We are excited to be able to support the establishment of this new centre,” Cr Broderick said.

“PCYC facilities across the state are renowned for providing a safe space for youth and a place to cater for a range of community activities, events and sports.

“This will be so important for a newly established residential area, driving cohesion and connection.”