Peaceful new place to pause and remember

Things are looking up for the Jimboomba RSL Sub-Branch as it soon settles into a new home, just a little higher on the hill from its previous site.

The organisation’s historic building – named after local Veterans Support and Advocacy Service founder Gaven Thurlow OAM – has been relocated and is being upgraded as work continues on Logan City Council’s Jimboomba Park Masterplan.

The move means more outdoor space for the RSL, which previously neighboured the Jimboomba Thunder clubhouse.

Relocation works have included the construction of an undercover seating and function area, accessible ramps and pathways and a memorial garden, around a refurbished cenotaph.

It is hoped the works will be completed in time for Anzac Day (April 25).

Division 9 Councillor Scott Bannan says the spacious new location will allow the RSL to host larger remembrance events in honour of local servicemen and women.

‘Our community turns up in the thousands to honour our Diggers, so it is high time our local RSL had more space to accommodate them,’ Cr Bannan says.

‘The Jimboomba RSL sub-branch is a vital part of our community and it’s my hope that these new digs will help them provide even greater support to local veterans.’

Council approved funding of $250,000 for the relocation project through the Local Infrastructure Program funding for Division 9.
The RSL relocation will provide space to accommodate the future rugby league clubhouse, while providing additional facilities and upgrades to the RSL building.

The Australian Government provided $750,000 through its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, while the Queensland Government contributed a $132,787.27 through the Queensland Remembers Grant.