Construction of Logan’s very own Olympic stadium is inching closer, with a business case for the venue set to arrive in the coming months.
This will include designs and a location for the venue.
Logan City Council has this month sought out a multi-functional design for the stadium so that it remains well-used after the 2032 Olympics.
“The goal will be to ensure the venue is utilised for as many hours each day as possible,” a council spokesperson said.
The proposed 7000 seat stadium will be built at Logan Central to host a variety of sports.
This includes basketball, netball, volleyball, gymnastics, futsal, badminton, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball games.
Council wants to host e-sports and dance sports at the indoor stadium too, as well as conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.
During the Olympics, it’s hoped the stadium will serve as a training facility for competing athletes.
Per the existing plan, the facility would span the area of 9 basketball courts, open for community use daily.
Additionally, it could transform into a temporary 7000-seat stadium for hosting events.
According to preliminary works, construction will start in 2025 and finish by late 2027.
The facility will be developed by the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, funded by the state and federal governments, and designed and delivered in partnership with Logan City council.
A community forum is also proposed for the middle of next year to develop and finalise the next stages of council’s plan to ensure Logan a “strong legacy from the hosting of the Games” in south-east Queensland.
The plan has outlined 19 initiatives to achieve this, including:
• Securing new facilities and infrastructure
• Stimulating economic growth
• Promoting active living and participation in sport
• Leveraging the multicultural roots within the local community.
Councillor Power said community feedback on this plan had reiterated the city’s desire to support and secure new opportunities in sport, transport, infrastructure and economic development.
“While our budding sport stars dream of Olympic gold, local families and businesses can also look towards the opportunities that might arise from hosting the world’s biggest sports event,” Cr Power said.
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