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Big Event Breakdown: Brisbane Sports Facilities Advance for Major Events
Demolition and openings mark progress on multiple venues tied to upcoming international competitions including the 2032 Olympics.
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Demolition has begun at the Logan PCYC site south of Brisbane to construct a new 7,000-seat, 9-court indoor sports centre for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with construction expected to start by the end of 2026.
Logan PCYC Site Transformation
The Logan PCYC project forms a central part of preparations for the 2032 Olympics. Work on the site south of Brisbane is already underway to deliver the indoor centre. This timeline aligns with the broader schedule for venue readiness ahead of the Games.
Ballymore and CBD Upgrades
The $31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre and integrated grandstand at Ballymore officially opened in June. The facility now serves as a training base for the Brisbane Roar men's squad and provides a future home for women's rectangular sports. Separately, a new $1.5 million community sport facility known as HL Court opened at Roma and Turbot Streets in the Brisbane CBD. It creates the city's first multi-court sport space in an underpass extension.
Chandler and Moreton Bay Investments
The Chandler Sports Precinct is receiving a $257 million joint government makeover. The upgrade targets the 1979 venue that hosts 640,000 visits annually. Moreton Bay is set to receive a $205.5 million state-of-the-art Indoor Sports Centre with 12 multi-sport courts. Procurement for that project begins after the Project Validation Report was completed. These developments add capacity across multiple Brisbane locations. Local organisations such as Brisbane Roar stand to benefit from the new Ballymore training base. Residents near Roma and Turbot Streets gain access to the HL Court facility for regular use. The Chandler precinct continues to support its established annual visitation levels during the upgrade period. Moreton Bay gains a dedicated indoor venue once procurement advances. Construction timelines for the Logan site point to activity ramping up later in 2026. These projects collectively expand options for training, competition and community sport across Brisbane ahead of larger events.