The Dutch Club Brisbane is preparing for a new chapter after members voted to move forward with plans to subdivide part of the organisation’s property at 123 Pine Road, Richlands, paving the way for a new clubhouse while remaining at its long-time home.
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Members of the Netherlands Association of Queensland Inc, known locally as the Dutch Club Brisbane, endorsed the proposal at an extraordinary general meeting. Under the plan, part of the approximately 6,200-square-metre site would be sold to Queensland Lions Football Club, while the Dutch Club would retain the remaining land for the construction of modern facilities.
In a Facebook post announcing the decision, the club said: “Our aim is to honour the history of the Dutch Club while planning responsibly for the future, preserving Dutch culture, friendship and community connection for future generations.”
The club will continue operating from its existing Pine Road premises while the project progresses through legal, planning, subdivision, development and building approval processes. According to the club, the project is expected to take about 12 months to two years, subject to the necessary approvals and professional advice.
The proposal marks the latest chapter for a community organisation that has called Richlands home for more than 40 years. While the facilities are set to change, the club says its focus remains on preserving Dutch culture, friendship and community connection while continuing its social and cultural activities.
The redevelopment is intended to help the club preserve Dutch culture, friendship and community connection for future generations through updated facilities.
Preserving a Richlands legacy
The Dutch Club has operated from Pine Road since December 1984 after relocating from earlier venues in Brisbane, Milton and Sherwood. The proposal would allow the organisation to remain in Richlands while modernising its facilities.
The proposal also has historical links with Queensland Lions Football Club, which was founded by Dutch migrants in 1957 as Hollandia. The football club has a long association with Pine Road and later became part of the history that led to the formation of Brisbane Roar.
The Dutch Club said discussions about the future of the site had taken place over many years before members approved the current proposal.
If approved, the redevelopment would see the club replace its existing facilities while remaining at the Pine Road site.
About the Dutch Club Brisbane
Photo credit: Facebook/Dutch Club NAQ Brisbane
The Dutch Club Brisbane traces its origins to 1952, when Dutch residents gathered at St Francis Hall in Brisbane to establish a social and cultural organisation for the growing Dutch community.
Since then, the club has promoted Dutch traditions, language, food and culture while welcoming members, families and visitors to experience the spirit of gezelligheid, a Dutch word that describes warmth, togetherness and a sense of belonging.
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Over the decades, the organisation has occupied several locations before establishing its current clubhouse on Pine Road in December 1984. Throughout that time, it has hosted cultural celebrations, social gatherings and community events that celebrate Dutch heritage.
The planned redevelopment aims to ensure the Dutch Club can continue that role for many years to come while remaining part of the Richlands community.
Published 2-July-2026
