A new chapter for Rotary in Gladstone

The Rotary Club of Gladstone – Port Curtis is bringing years of planning to fruition with the development of the Gladstone Rotary Hub, a purpose-built facility set to strengthen service delivery, collaboration and community impact across the region.

The Rotary Club of Gladstone – Port Curtis, Qld, is proud to announce the development of the Gladstone Rotary Hub – a dedicated compound facility that will serve as the central hub for Rotary’s activities in Gladstone.

This long-anticipated project is more than just a storage area – it’s a fully equipped base of operations that will enhance the way Rotary serves, supports and strengthens the community.

Exciting progress is underway, with the long-awaited site development coming to life. The containers have officially landed, marking a major milestone for the club and its future operations.

Next on the horizon is the installation of the engineered roof structure, planned for completion by the end of the year. Once complete, the covered area will provide vital weather protection, creating a practical and permanent home for Rotary Port Curtis to continue serving the Gladstone community for years to come.

Located in a strategic and accessible location, this new facility will be equipped with essential infrastructure such as power, water, lighting, storage and security, allowing the club to operate efficiently and safely year-round.

The hub is proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council’s Elevator Fund, Shell’s QGC Communities Fund 2024, Shell’s QGC Communities Fund 2025 and Blitz Industrial.

It is not just a building – it’s a symbol of Rotary’s long-term commitment to Gladstone and reflects our belief that Rotary should always be equipped to serve – not just adequately, but excellently.

Over the years, the Rotary Club of Gladstone – Port Curtis and its dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to deliver support across the Gladstone region. From sausage sizzles and school events to major community festivals, this work requires significant logistics, planning and coordination. Now, the club will finally have a facility that matches the scale of members’ service.

“This compound represents years of planning, community feedback and hard work. It is not just a building – it’s a symbol of Rotary’s long-term commitment to Gladstone and reflects our belief that Rotary should always be equipped to serve – not just adequately, but excellently,” says club President Dave Taylor. “We thank everyone who has supported this journey and can’t wait to open the doors to a new era of service.”

The project is a community-wide investment.

“Our team will enjoy a safer, more efficient space to prepare for and wind down from events, allowing us to focus more energy on service and less on logistics,” says Dave.

“It will also benefit other local Rotary clubs with whom we partner, such as Sunrise, Midday and Calliope, all of whom share our equipment and storage needs.”

Local schools that receive the club’s support through Rotakids and Interact clubs, event catering and sponsored bursaries will also benefit from the hub’s facilities, along with local sporting clubs and charities such as the Boyne Tannum, Surf Lifesaving Club and Port Curtis Sailing Club, which all rely on the club’s food vans and marquees for fundraising and community events. The hub will allow them quicker, safer access to Rotary’s resources.

“Through improved facilities, stronger collaboration and smarter service delivery, we’re ready to do more good, for more people, more often,” says Dave.