The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre has been approved for construction in the suburb of Petrie, about 30km north of the Brisbane CBD, with new project rendered images of the building being released as well.
The goal for the state government is to build a mega indoor sporting precinct in preparation for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, with indoor Olympic sports like boxing, badminton and volleyball being the main attractions.
The centre located at the Mill Precinct in Petrie will have 12 multi-use courts that can be used for a range of sports including basketball, netball, futsal, badminton, gymnastics and many more.
According to the state government’s website, the centre will cost an estimated $205.5 million, to be split by the state and federal governments.
About 10,000 spectators will be able to watch events across 12 courts, spread across two sections of the building.
Importantly for business, the venue’s project validation report estimates that 178 full-time equivalent jobs would be directly supported by the facility’s construction. It’s a construction that will benefit the community as well as the struggling sports that will be able to use this top facility.
The procurement stage will now begin, with construction expected to take place from 2026 to 2028.
Mayor of the City of Moreton Bay, Peter Flannery spoke on the impact this new hybrid indoor sports centre will have on the local community.
“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,” Mayor Peter Flannery said in a press conference.
“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.”
For futsal this will be a very nice new location that can hold Queensland’s biggest tournaments and present as a place to further grow futsal participation, which is one of FQ’s main goals in their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
It’s another big investment that doesn’t directly affect football but will surely be of use as futsal continues to grow up to 30% in participation over the past 12 months.
