The City of Logan's new $142.1 million Olympic-standard multi-purpose indoor stadium will kickstart a legacy that will benefit the local community for generations to come.
The Logan Indoor Sports Centre will be a universally accessible facility featuring nine indoor courts across two separate halls that can accommodate a range of sports, para sports and large-scale events.
The new facility, capable of hosting 7000 spectators, could potentially be used as a training and competition venue during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It will be built on the corner of Jacaranda Avenue and Democracy Way in Logan Central. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028.
The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.
Council is providing the land for the new facility and will be the owner and operator over the venue's lifespan, ensuring it continues to provide future community benefits.
Mayor Jon Raven said Council had locked in a modern, multi-purpose facility that will support the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games while also addressing a high demand in Logan for indoor sporting facilities.
"The chance to potentially host Olympic and Paralympic events and training in the City of Logan will put us on the world stage to show off the beauty, culture and talent of this great city," Mayor Raven said.
"As the fastest growing city in Queensland with a young and diverse population that has Olympic-sized dreams for the future, this investment by the state and federal governments will be a legacy from the Games that our community will benefit from for decades to come.
"The indoor sports stadium will be owned and operated by Logan City Council and will become a beacon for state, national and international sports and events, while also increasing the number of courts we have to offer for local residents."
Council's Economic Development Chair, Cr Miriam Stemp said the indoor sports centre would catapult the City of Logan into the future in both sporting and economic terms.
"Council provided valuable input into the design to create a broad-scale facility that will support a wide range of community activities including sports competitions and training, conferences, meetings and exhibitions," Cr Stemp said.
"These major events will, in turn, bring significant economic benefits and growth for our city for many years to come."
Division 2 Cr Teresa Lane said the new venue would be welcomed by locals as much as elite sportsmen and women.
"This fabulous indoor facility in the heart of Division 2 will provide much-needed all-access sporting courts along with function and meeting spaces that can be used by everyone," Cr Lane said.
"The LISC also perfectly complements Council's Master Plan to expand and upgrade Logan Central Gardens and will join our exciting new Wilbur Street Youth Centre as another top-class facility that can be enjoyed by our community."
The new indoor stadium will be the shining jewel across a range of Logan facilities with the potential to support competition, training and preparations for the 2032 Games. These include:
- New heated Olympic 50m swimming pools at Logan North Aquatic Centre (Underwood) and Beenleigh Aquatic Centre (currently under construction)
- BMX freestyle ramps designed by Olympic gold medallist Logan Martin at Doug Larsen Park in Beenleigh
- Various fields and other facilities that could cater for sports such as football (soccer), rugby 7s and futsal, which is touted as a future Olympic sport
- An existing collaboration with the NFL Australia ahead of NFL Flag football being staged as a demonstration sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and possible inclusion in the 2032 program
Logan Basketball Inc General Manager Mitchell Young said the investment from all levels of government would deliver significant benefits for the community.
"The Logan Indoor Sports Stadium will create generational opportunities for Logan Basketball and our community that will be welcomed as vital indoor sporting infrastructure pre and post games," Mr Young said.
"We have experienced record participation growth as one of fastest growing sports within one of the fastest growing cities and the stadium will be another example of the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to create legacy infrastructure that will be used as a platform for positive impact.
"We have youth Logan Basketball athletes that have recently represented Australia and are focused on Brisbane 2032. The delivery of this venue will provide greater opportunities through competitions, programs, pathways and events that engage and inspire young people and the next generation within our community."
The new multi-purpose venue will help boost several strategies Council is exploring to capitalise on Queensland hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Council has already developed a 2032 City of Logan Legacy Roadmap which outlines 19 key initiatives designed to:
- promote active living and participation in sport
- leverage multicultural roots within the local community
- secure new infrastructure and facilities
- stimulate economic growth
The new venue also supports Council's plan to kickstart urban renewal in targeted locations across the city, including Logan Central.
It will help Council advocate for the development of more hotels and other short-term accommodation options while also showcasing Logan as a key logistics hub for the entire SEQ region.
