Investor preserves Brisbane bowling club from development
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Will Griffin from Griffin Hospitality Group purchased Coorparoo Bowls Club in Brisbane, Australia, for $6 million, preventing its demolition.
The deal followed a years-long effort by the club’s committee, who faced eviction in May. Griffin Hospitality intends to renovate the clubhouse, bar, and kitchen while preserving the bowling greens for both competitive and casual use. Bowls Queensland accepted Griffin’s offer despite receiving higher bids, prioritising the continuation of lawn bowls and the club’s role as a community space.
The organisation turned down a $1 million higher offer to secure the outcome. The existing club committee will continue managing Coorparoo Bowls Club under a five-year lease, ensuring the club’s nearly 100-year history continues. Mark Delbridge, the committee chairman, celebrated the agreement as a victory for the members who worked to save the venue.
