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23 November, 2022

Bowls club buys first new roller since 1961

A grant from the Toowoomba Regional Council has helped the Oakey Bowls Club buy a new roller.


Club President Alan Jackson and Greenkeeper Bob Lucht with the club’s roller, replacing a UK-made one.
Club President Alan Jackson and Greenkeeper Bob Lucht with the club’s roller, replacing a UK-made one.

For 61 years, the Oakey Bowls Club has been rolling the greens with a British made electric roller.

It’s been around so long, that it was already 12 years old when President Alan Jackson joined the club in 1973.

The new purchase is an ATM Optidrive Mover w/Groomer and was purchased with the assistance of Toowoomba Regional Council which contributed $7,927.50 as part of its Round 1 Sport and Recreation grants for 2023.

Greenkeeper of four years Bob Lucht says it’s an investment for the next generation of bowlers. 

“It’s about looking to the future bowlers, whoever takes over,” he said.

Mr Jackson said the benefits of investment outweigh the costs, having heard stories of bowling clubs in other towns on the Downs which have
to pay regularly to have their machines maintained.

“We should have this for a number of years without having to make any repairs”, he said.

“It should see out our lifetimes. 

“This is for the young ’uns.”

If you’re looking to find more information on how to join the Oakey Bowls Club, ring 4691 1267.

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