Works to develop Logan’s future Olympic stadium have officially begun, with the Queensland government announcing the start of the procurement process.
Expressions of interest for the principal design consultant of the 7000-seat indoor stadium opened on Thursday.
With a block in Logan Central opposite council chambers already earmarked for the build, the project is said to be the “biggest ever” investment in local sporting infrastructure in the local community.
Construction of the venue is scheduled to begin in 2026 and expected to cost more than $142 million – funded by the state and federal governments, with land provided by the local council.
Rankin MP and federal treasurer Jim Chalmers said the “world class” arena would bring long-term benefits to the local community.
“It’s all about ensuring more locals can participate in sport and access a world class new indoor stadium,” he said.
“It will be more than a sporting venue – it will be a job generator, a boost for our economy and a symbol to our young people about what they can achieve if they work hard.
Dr Chalmers said the venue would create an average of 192 full-time equivalent construction jobs from 2026-2028.
“As we finalised the agreement for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the prime minister and I fought hard to make sure that Logan City was front and centre because we believe that communities like ours should be big beneficiaries of hosting such a major event.
“This stadium will help to deliver a long-term legacy that’s just as impressive as the Games themselves.
“Having grown up in our community and lived here all my life, I know the importance of high quality sporting infrastructure for our families and our future.”
The centre is expected to be complete by mid-2028 and open later that year. It will be owned and operated by Logan City council before, during and after the Olympics.
Featuring nine courts across two halls with almost 13m-high ceilings, the venue will be built at the corner of Democracy Way and Jacaranda Avenue, which is currently home to the former PCYC building.
The stadium will also include a function room capable of hosting 200-person banquets or 300-person cocktail events, a café for up to 150 people, kiosk, bar and an administration office for six or seven staff.
There will be 252 car parks, with bus stops nearby and Woodridge train station only 750m away.
The future of the stadium has faced uncertainty since plans were first announced in 2022, having survived scathing reviews – commissioned by both the previous and current state governments – that axed several planned Olympic venues.
One of the reviews supported the stadium for its potential to address the shortage of indoor courts in the city and offer lasting benefits to the community.
According to the local council, Logan has a shortfall of around five indoor courts.
Considering the city’s population will almost double by 2046, that shortfall could increase to 15.
Picture: artistic impression of what the Logan indoor stadium could look like.
