A proposed $156 million baseball stadium could help transform Griffith University’s Logan campus into a major sporting, education and business precinct, with professional teams and international investors among those being courted.
The 4000-seat stadium at Meadowbrook forms part of a wider vision potentially bringing new businesses, accommodation, sporting facilities and educational opportunities to Logan.
Logan mayor Jon Raven said the proposed stadium could become an economic catalyst for Logan.
“This is more than just a stadium; it’s a catalytic development that will deliver economic benefits by bringing visitors to the region to support employment and local business,” he said in the project’s investment memorandum.
“We have the chance to create a venue that could host future WBSC [World Baseball Softball Confederation] World Cups and potentially play a role in the Brisbane 2032 Games.”
Griffith has already outlined ambitions to attract more partners to its campus and broaden the range of courses available to local students.
Its 2025–2030 strategic plan identifies increased university participation as a pathway towards offering additional disciplines.
The university has also invited developers to pitch ideas for a multi-sports precinct without restricting proposals to any particular sport.
“Griffith University is not prescribing a particular sport or facility type and recognises that there may be innovative concepts, partnerships, and facility offerings that it has not yet considered,” its July development tender stated.
The expression-of-interest process closed on 31 August, with its outcome yet to be confirmed.
A 160-page feasibility study prepared by Torch Advisory Group examines opportunities extending beyond the stadium, including hotels, serviced accommodation, hospitality businesses, sports medicine and residential development.
Potential housing options include apartments, townhouses and build-to-rent accommodation, subject to investment, planning and land availability.
A proposed second stage also identifies a sports-science building containing medical facilities, lecture halls, laboratories and research spaces.
The study’s consultation summary records Griffith’s view that “a stadium alone delivers minimal value”, with governance, future uses and infrastructure responsibilities among the university’s considerations.
The Brisbane Bandits baseball club has expressed interest in relocating its professional, training and administrative operations to Logan if the project proceeds.
Brisbane Bandits representative Mark Ready welcomed the partnership in a previously published statement.
“We are thrilled to support Logan City Council’s partnership with Griffith University at Meadowbrook,” he said.
“This collaboration opens up exciting opportunities for facilities, training, and the long-term development of the sport.”
The stadium could also attract international training camps from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, alongside concerts, community events and other sporting activities.
However, securing investment remains a major hurdle.
The feasibility study forecasts a $900,000 annual operating deficit under its core scenario, with the shortfall reaching about $2.8 million once provision for replacing ageing assets is included.
It suggests surrounding commercial development could help a private investor absorb those losses.
“Given the financial and operating profile of the stadium, a blended funding model combining public investment, institutional contribution and private capital is likely to be required,” the study concludes.
According to the council officer report, neither council nor Griffith proposes to fund or operate the venue, although future council contributions remain possible.
The $156.44 million construction estimate excludes proposed second-stage developments, while funding, investment arrangements and community-access conditions remain unresolved.
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