Community
29 March, 2023
Clubhouse receives new carpet
THE iconic blue carpet from Cairns Airport’s international terminal has found a new home at a Manunda sports clubhouse.
The carpet will be removed from the terminal within weeks as part of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the building, the first major upgrade since it opened more than 30 years ago.
Large rolls of the colourful floor covering were left over during the original fit-out and have been in storage ever since.
The as-new rolls will be collected by the North Cairns Tigers Football and Netball Club and installed in their clubhouse which is being refurbished ahead of the 2023 season start.
Cairns Airport chief executive Richard Barker said it was great that the carpet would be getting a new life.
“It is particularly symbolic that the carpet will be going to a long-standing community group like the North Cairns Tigers,” he said.
“The international terminal was officially opened in September 1990; however, the North Cairns Tigers were established as a club in 1955. It seems only fitting that this small piece of Cairns history is going to find a new home.”
North Cairns Tigers President Jason Tom said the carpet would be a welcome addition to their clubhouse.
