Logan mayor says region can't handle proposed Cowboys' leagues club
The proposed Queensland Cowboys leagues club in Logan would be fitted out with 100 gaming machines.
The North Queensland Cowboys are planning to construct a leagues club in Logan, a suburb south of Brisbane, complete with 100 gaming machines. However, Logan Mayor Jon Raven has expressed concerns that the project could financially drain the region. Community consultation on the project is set to conclude in September. The project is part of the Cowboys' strategy to broaden their appeal and support local rugby league across the state.
Mayor Raven only learned about the plans a few weeks ago when the Liquor and Gaming Office forwarded the Cowboys' application. He noted that the area already has pubs with fewer than half the number of machines the Cowboys propose. The Cowboys' CEO, Tim Follett, claimed that the region has a significant and passionate supporter base, but Mayor Raven argued that the club is too far out of the catchment area.
The Cowboys Group CEO emphasized the club's commitment to engaging with stakeholders and local community initiatives. Queensland Sport Minister Tim Mander stated that the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Commission is investigating the matter.
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