City of Moreton Bay has detailed how its proposed Flatwater Rowing Precinct at Moreton Bay Central would unlock 850 new homes as part of a fully integrated housing, transport and community infrastructure strategy linked to Brisbane 2032.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the project was always about more than a single sporting venue and event.
“When we released the Olympic Flatwater Precinct proposal, we made clear this was about legacy,” Mayor Flannery said.
“That legacy includes housing supply, education opportunities and long-term economic growth, not just hosting the home of rowing and paddle.”
The Public-Private Partnership integrates the proposed international-standard flatwater venue with residential neighbourhoods, commercial space, recreation areas and transport connectivity anchored by Petrie rail station.
Mayor Flannery said 850 homes could be delivered as part of the staged redevelopment, supporting housing supply in one of South East Queensland’s fastest-growing regions.
“It delivers for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and it delivers for Queensland families long after 2032.”
The housing component includes a mix of family homes, downsizer options and medium-density residences, forming part of a lakeside community designed to alleviate housing undersupply within the City and SEQ.
Mayor Flannery said embedding the sporting venue within a master-planned residential precinct ensures stronger long-term value for taxpayers.
“We are not proposing stand-alone Games, or temporary, infrastructure,” he said.
“We are integrating it within a financially viable, transport-connected growth corridor already progressing.”
In addition to housing, Council has outlined how a component of the precinct could be a permanent student village supporting the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and regional workforce needs.
“This is smart legacy planning. This precinct in partnership with the University can deliver student housing. Student housing supports workforce growth. Workforce growth strengthens Queensland.” Mayor Flannery said.
The Moreton Bay Central precinct sits adjacent to education and training facilities, positioning it as a future hub for tertiary students, including nursing and allied health cohorts.
“Integrated planning between infrastructure and education supports sustainable city living objectives and growth.”
“When Queensland hosts the world in 2032, the infrastructure we build should leave permanent benefit,” he said.
“This joint proposal delivers homes, supports students and strengthens our economic future. This is genuine legacy.”
“Boral moving forward with the DA shows this proposal is advancing and demonstrates that this is one of the most advanced Olympic venue proposals currently being progressed in Queensland.” he said.
Kate Jackson, Executive General Manager Property, Planning and Environment at Boral, Council’s proposal partner, said the integration of housing and student accommodation within the broader precinct enhances delivery confidence.
“This proposal shows what responsible quarry rehabilitation can achieve when industry and community planning come together,” she said.
“Combining infrastructure with residential and education-linked development creates construction efficiencies and long-term asset value and ensures the investment during the Games translates into permanent community infrastructure.”
Mayor Flannery said the approach aligns with International Olympic Committee principles requiring permanent venues to demonstrate long-term demand, sustainability and community benefit.
“This is about creating a precinct that serves Queensland for generations, not just a couple of months,” he said.
“Permanent homes. Permanent student capacity. Permanent economic value.”
City of Moreton Bay will continue working constructively with government, private partners and education institutions to ensure the precinct delivers measurable legacy outcomes before, during and after the Games.
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