Preparations for the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre are rapidly progressing, with the $205 million Olympic and Paralympic venue moving closer to reality.
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Located at The Mill precinct near Petrie station, the facility is set to be a significant addition to the region’s sporting infrastructure.
The centre will boast an impressive 10,000-person capacity and feature 12 multi-sport courts spread across two halls. These courts will accommodate a diverse range of sports, including basketball, netball, boxing, volleyball, badminton, futsal, and wheelchair rugby.
A spokesperson from the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority shared insights into the project’s current status: “The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre Project Validation Report has been completed and procurement activities for the managing contractor with an integrated design team are under way.”
However, the project timeline remains fluid. The spokesperson noted that “Construction timelines will be dependent on the terms of reference and resulting recommendations of the Queensland Government’s foreshadowed 100-day review.”
Originally planned as a nine-court, 7,000-capacity centre primarily for boxing during the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the venue has since been expanded. The current plans call for a larger facility with two halls, reflecting an enhanced vision for the project.
Current projections suggest the managing contractor will be announced in November 2024, with construction expected to commence early next year and conclude in 2028. The centre is anticipated to be available for community use ahead of the 2032 Games, though this remains subject to confirmation following recent changes in State Government.
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The City of Moreton Bay is playing a crucial role, providing the land and supporting precinct work and site connections.
The project represents a significant investment in local sporting infrastructure and promises to be a valuable legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Published 29-November-2024
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