The Capricorn Coast’s iconic Keppel Bay Sailing Club is back, unveiling its stunning transformation into a world-class conference and entertainment hub on the Yeppoon beachfront. Thanks to a $20 million investment delivered by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, the redevelopment delivered hundreds of jobs during construction and will now provide over 50 ongoing local jobs, boosting the community and economy.
Ms Landry hailed the Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s redevelopment as a game-changer for the Capricorn Coast, positioning the region as a premier destination for large-scale conferences and sailing events.
“This state-of-the-art facility is a huge win for our community, showcasing the Capricorn Coast on the national stage and creating valuable job opportunities for locals.
“My $20 million investment in this project is more than funding; it’s a boost to our local economy, ensuring the region stays competitive and continues to grow its business and tourism sectors.
“I congratulate the Keppel Bay Sailing Club on this exciting chapter in the Club’s history,” Ms Landry said.
Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll said Capricorn Enterprise identified the need for conference facilities as one of their Regional Priority Projects when Capricorn Enterprise was formed in 2010. $20 Million funding was announced in April 2019 by our Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.
Ms Carroll said “I sincerely commend the Keppel Bay Sailing Club and our Federal Member for Capricornia in responding to this need and I am very proud of our Organisation’s advocacy efforts to help bring this dream to a reality.”
“This amazing conference and sporting hub facility will most certainly attract more business and sporting travellers to the Capricorn Coast, and we now need additional accommodation as we already saw the overflow of visitors from Yeppoon to Rockhampton during the 2024 Youth Sail QLD Championships.”
