Media Release: BRC completes acquisition of Hamilton Bowls Club
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) and Hamilton Bowls Club (HBC) announced today that BRC will soon take over the running of the HBC.
HBC Members overwhelmingly accepted the BRC’s proposal.
The new entity will be known as Brisbane Racing Sports & Social Club (BRSSC) and will operate under the BRC’s portfolio once licensing arrangements with the Office of Liquor and Gaming are confirmed.
Mr Dixon said, “The coming together of the two organisations continues the BRC’s philosophy of enhancing community relationships through the provision of ongoing sport and recreation facilities for the surrounding community.
Mr. Dixon continued, “It was always our intention that the Concept Master Plan would embrace and transform some of the local area’s most iconic places such as the HBC, and this is the first step towards the bowls Club’s transformation.
“Facility improvements will be made including the construction of synthetic international standard bowling greens as part of the BRC’s Master Plan,” said Mr Dixon.
Chairman of the HBC, Mr. John Cole said, “The provision of bowls facilities is what we are about. HBC members and the local community are now assured of a bowling facility for years to come”
“The Board of Directors researched all avenues and this was the best avenue for the provision of lawn bowls on offer”.
“We are very happy that the Brisbane Racing Sports & Social Club will conserve the rich heritage that HBC has developed over the years,” said Mr Cole.
HBC Members will automatically receive Membership to the new sporting Club. BRC Members will also receive Social Club Membership. All BRC Members and their guests will be able to gather and socialise at this fully licensed facility seven days a week.
Click here to read an article on the BRSSC from the City North News, Thursday 4th March 2010.
