THREE Sunshine Coast venues face uncertainty as a 100-day review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure raises concerns over potential delays.
The Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion, a new indoor sports centre, and a mountain bike centre, previously funded and approved, now risk setbacks due to the review process.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli emphasised the community need for these facilities.
“These venues are important for our community and long overdue, and the Sunshine Coast cannot lose these facilities,” she said. She also highlighted their potential to boost sports participation.
“They will provide high quality competition and training facilities for our local athletes,”
Mayor Natoli said. Frustrated by missed opportunities, Mayor Natoli said she was disappointed that the tender was not signed before the caretaker period began.
“It is disappointing to hear the budget has blown out, and it is disappointing that this will be held up in a review.”
With construction scheduled to start in 2025, Council invested in preparing sites, including capital works at Meridan Fields.