Legacy Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project progresses to procurement

The Australian and Queensland Governments have endorsed the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project – aimed at delivering a $205 million legacy sporting facility which will also serve as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With the Project Validation Report (PVR) now complete, the project will progress to procurement with Expressions of Interest to tender for the Managing Contractor and Principal Consultant scheduled for release in August.

Funding for the project will come from the joint $1.87 billion Queensland-Commonwealth Minor Venues Program.

The City of Moreton Bay is providing land and supporting associated precinct works and connections at the proposed site at the Mill in Petrie, located close to the Petrie Station.

The new facility is proposed to consist of 12 multi-sport courts (across two separate halls) with the flexibility to host sports including basketball, netball, boxing, volleyball, badminton, futsal, wheelchair rugby, pickleball before and after the Games.

A café, player change rooms, 302 car parks and office amenities including meeting rooms are also included in the scope of works.

During the Games, the facility will have a capacity of 10,000 and be able to host a wide range of events, to be determined through consultation with Games Partners.

The Queensland Government has committed to making Games venues fully accessible, including the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre.

The new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre is planned to be constructed as a sustainable venue targeting a 6-Star Green Star Building rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.

The Queensland and Australian Governments have committed to sourcing at least 30% of procurement from Queensland SMEs for the Minor Venues Program, as well as targets for 10-15% of all the hours on the projects to be undertaken by apprentices or trainees – helping to deliver the pipeline of construction workers our growing state needs.

Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace noted “the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will be a prime 2032 Games venue and an outstanding asset for the Moreton Bay community before and after the Games.”

City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery added “We have been working closely with the Australian and Queensland governments on legacy investment in our city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“City of Moreton Bay deserves a world-class, venue that will be able to host Olympic and Paralympic sports but more importantly, have a legacy benefit to our city that can cater for sporting, cultural and entertainment events.

“The announcement of a fully funded indoor sports centre is a positive endorsement of Moreton Bay, as Australia’s newest city.

“Council is pleased that there has been foresight to develop the two hall, 12 multi-sport court facility in City of Moreton Bay and we are proud to support this construction by providing the land and associated precinct works.

“With almost 700,000 people living within 30 minutes of the centre, it will also have the potential to also support community events like concerts, festivals, art performances, school activities and more.

“The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will provide long lasting benefits to our city and create a legacy that all residents can be proud of for decades to come.”

Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority Chief Executive Emma Thomas shared “One of the big outcomes from this year’s Sport Venue Review was the support for an indoor sports centre in Moreton Bay with the independent panel recommending it be expanded from its original scope of nine courts to 12 courts.

“Having seen the tremendous community benefits the Coomera and Carrara indoor sport facilities are still bringing to the Gold Coast from the Commonwealth Games 2018, we are committed to creating the same opportunity for the City of Moreton Bay.”

Appointments are expected to be made in November this year for the Managing Contractor. Construction is to be undertaken between 2026 and 2028.

Access a summary of the Project Validation Report

Image. Artist Impression for Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project