By Dominique Tassell
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) received a report on the operations of the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
The report detailed the Fitness Centre’s operations for February 2022.
The agenda stated that SDRC provides a critical service to the residents of Stanthorpe by way of operating the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre. While the Fitness Centre has existed for many years, SDRC has been providing this service since the Stanthorpe YMCA ceased operations in late 2017.
SDRC has at this stage committed to continuing to operate the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre until June 2023. The report stated that “in order for an informed decision to be made on the future of this operation, it is important that Council is aware of the level of patronage being received by the Fitness Centre”.
The report tabled at the recent meeting was the first of ongoing monthly reporting to be provided to SDRC to enable them to make a fully informed decision on the future of this service.
A total of 18 classes are run per week at the Fitness Centre, with a total of 883 people attending classes throughout February.
Outside of the classes access to the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre is provided by either membership or casual use access.
Yearly and monthly memberships are available for Gym-only and Gym and Exercise classes.
Additionally, there are monthly student and family options available as well as SDRC staff discounts on memberships.
Passes are also available in lots of 10 and 20 visits.
Seniors’ visit memberships are also available.
As for casual usage, there are multiple options including Student, NDIS, and Pensioners rates.
The report detailed that in February, 20 1-month gym-only memberships were recorded, as well as 13 1-month full memberships, and one SDRC staff 12-month membership.
16 10-visit cards were recorded, as well as six 20-visit cards, and one senior visit card.
