New works clear the way for centrepiece Logan Indoor Sports Centre

• Demolition begins in preparation for construction of the Logan Indoor Sports Centre.
• The Logan Indoor Sports Centre is part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments which will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across the state.
• The demolition of the site is a key milestone, with the principal design contractor of the new Centre to be announced soon.

A major step towards delivering one of Queensland’s largest multi-purpose indoor sports centres and 2032 Games venues has begun.

Works are underway to start the transformation of the old Logan PCYC site into the Logan Indoor Sports Centre, which will be a key venue for the 2032 Games and beyond.

Demolition of the old structures has begun, clearing the way for a 7,000 spectator, nine-court venue that will provide a community sporting legacy for the young people, families and wider community.

Once complete, the centre will be able to host a wide range of indoor sports during the Games such as ball sports, boxing, martial arts and Para sports. Confirmation of the 2032 Games events will be confirmed later this year.

The Centre will also give local schools, clubs, and community groups access to world-class facilities post-Games, encouraging a new generation of athletes and more active Queenslanders.

The demolition of the site is a key milestone, with planning now progressing towards approvals including EPBC, and the principal design contractor of new the Centre to be announced soon.

The Logan Indoor Sports Centre is part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments which will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across the state by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).

Quotes attributable to Federal Treasurer and Local Member for Rankin Jim Chalmers:

“This is the largest ever investment in sport infrastructure in Logan's history and will go a long way towards addressing local demand for high-quality sport facilities.

“A nine-court venue capable of holding 7,000 spectators will change the face of sport in Logan and make a real difference for thousands of kids who will play and compete here, and I'm so proud of the role the Albanese Government has played in making it a reality.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“Growing communities like Logan are built around hubs like this new indoor sports centre, which will provide a place for the community to come together during the Games and beyond.

“That’s the ongoing benefit of the Albanese Government’s investment in the Games Venues Infrastructure Program, helping to build not just sporting venues but stronger and more-connected communities.”

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie

“The Games are now back on track and the work underway here on one of the key venues is a key delivery milestone, and more evidence of the major strides forward we are making in the build for the Games and beyond.

“Communities right across Queensland are benefitting from the Crisafulli Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan which will leave an incredible sport and community legacy long after the Games.”

Quotes attributable to City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven

“This is the start of a new era for the site.

“As a community, we’re incredibly excited to be part of the Games, and a venue as versatile as this is guaranteed to be well loved by our whole fast-growing community.”

Quotes attributable to GIICA CEO Simon Crooks:

“GIICA continues to drive forward with the delivery of our venues and the demolition work at Logan today marks another milestone in our busy program.

The Logan Indoor Sports Centre is an important part of our delivery program of 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland.”

Learn more about the Logan Indoor Sports Centre at www.giica.au/venues/logan-indoor-sports-centre

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