New croquet clubhouse for Tweed

THE long established Tweed Heads Croquet Club is undergoing a major makeover and is in the process of building a new, inclusive, and flood-resilient facility.

The building suffered significant internal and external damage in the 2022 floods, and demolition of the old clubhouse began last week.

The design footprint of the existing clubhouse will remain, but it will feature high-quality, flood-resistant materials and design elements to minimise the impact of future weather events.

The new facility will incorporate an updated kitchen, toilets and showers, a first aid room, storerooms, and a covered veranda.

A new footpath will connect Recreation Street to Steep Street, and damaged grassed areas will be renewed with fresh turf.

The design will also include ramps leading into the club and to the croquet courts, as well as accessible amenities, including accessible toilet facilities.

The $612,480 project is part of the Council’s Community Assets Program and is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

The transformed clubhouse aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment for croquet matches, social gatherings, and member interactions, continuing the legacy of the club – a storied cornerstone of the community for nearly 100 years.

Work is expected to be completed by late November, weather permitting.

For more information, visit the Tweed Council website.