The Queensland Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of the state’s first whitewater venue.
Located in Redland City Council’s planned Birkdale Community Precinct, the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) says the Redland Whitewater Centre will deliver a lasting legacy for sport, recreation and the wider community, and will be just the second facility of its kind in Australia.
The project’s design, procurement and construction will be delivered by GIICA, as part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments, with Redland City Council as the long-term owner and operator.
The venue will support a range of whitewater sports including high-performance and recreational paddle training and events, as well as adventure tourism, and year-round disaster resilience and swift water rescue training for emergency services.
The facility will also feature full amenities, changerooms, boat storage, and a spectator terrace with temporary capacity for up to 8,000 for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“Today’s announcement is another example of how the Crisafulli Government has put the Games back on track and is delivering the infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for our communities,” said Deputy Premier of Queensland and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie.
“The Redland Whitewater Centre is more than a Games venue – it’s a year-round asset for sport, recreation, and emergency services.
“The Crisafulli Government’s commitment to this project reflects our vision for 2032 and beyond, creating world-class facilities that benefit Queenslanders long after the Olympic flame goes out.”
The centre’s versatile design will cater for elite and recreational rafting and paddling featuring an international standard canoe slalom course and kayak cross launch platform. There will also be a beginner channel for water safety and recreational use, and a training lake for paddling and canoe polo.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King said the delivery of the sporting infrastructure would ensure lasting benefits for communities for years to come.
“The planning and delivery of all Games venues is progressing as needed to ensure we are ready to host the world’s greatest sporting event in 2032,” Minister King said.
“What Redland Whitewater Centre highlights is that Queensland communities will benefit far beyond 2032 from the Games, with improved recreation and sports facilities across the state and in this particular case a dedicated venue to train emergency services in swift-water rescue.”
EOIs close at 5pm AEST on 21 January 2026. Submit an EOI via https://giica.au/procurement.
