The new Sherwood/Western Magpies changerooms were officially opened by oldest surviving Sherwood AFC Life Member Alex Smith and AFLQ CEO Michael Conlan last Saturday prior to the club’s match against Morningside.
Other special guests were Jake Anson (AFLQ Planning and Infrastructure Manager), Cr Nicole Johnston (BCC Councillor for Tennyson Ward) and Don Lougheed (Past President of Sherwood AFC).
Other guests included architect Andrew Watson, who spent many hours of his own time in drawing up the design and plans for the building, Rod McDonald from Brookfield MPX who also gave a lot a time negotiating with Brisbane City Council and giving good advice, and Bryce Hatton, who was instrumental in the early days of the project to help get it off the ground.
Several club sponsors were also guests at the opening in Board member Cherie Morrison from Jimboomba Turf Group , Brett McDonald from BGM Images, Adam Workman from REMAX at Sherwood, and Dr Greg Thompson from Bardon Rainworth Medical Centre who also was MC for the opening.
Club President Chris Dennis welcomed all the guests to the opening, and especially thanked all those who had contributed to the building and fitting out of the new changerooms. He thanked the AFLQ for their support in the project and also to Andrew Watson, Rod McDonald and Bryce Hatton as mentioned above.
Past President Bruce Mc Nicol was thanked for his work in helping get the project off the ground and Chris also thanked club coach Glenn Humphrey, Football Director Peter McClennan and Senior Team Manager Tony McDonald as well as members of the senior playing group for their work in fitting out the rooms.
Those who have also donated significant funds to allow the completion of the rooms were also thanked by Chris Dennis, namely Steve Gersekowski, Cherie Morrison, Woodsmen AFC, Andrew Thomson, Adam and Roxanne Workman & Family, Glenn and Heather Humphrey, Dr Greg, Maryanne and Matt Thompson, Mark Blackberry, Tony McDonald, Peter McClennan, Chris and Rhonda Dennis, Alpha Sports, Peter Beer, John Green, 2014 Senior Playing and Coaching Group and Sherwood Junior AFC.
Dr Greg Thompson also gave a big thank you to Chris Dennis who wrote the submission for the successful Grant application and was project manager for the construction. The club plans a second stage in the near future to add two new changerooms and further storage and office space to make the rooms state of the art for both women’s and junior football but to also be able to utilise the changerooms for both the Sherwood and Western Districts Ovals.
Last Modified on 27/08/2014 19:26
