Sport and recreation facilities on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast are set to receive upgrades totalling $28 million, encouraging communities to get active.
Construction has now begun at the popular Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi, and the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct at Tallebudgera.
At the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct, upgrades include a new accessible gymnasium, a recovery space with ice baths and sauna, a sport and recreation office space, a beach access path linking to the existing coastal walkway, and an additional emergency access road.
Capital works at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct includes development of new accessible accommodation, a new outdoor gym, and a new carpark to support increased operations.
The tender for the works at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct was awarded to I.C.M Construction (QLD), while work at Gold Coast Recreation Precinct is being carried out by FK Gardner & Sons.
Work at both sites is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing, and for Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander, said that the upgrades are necessary as Queensland continues to grow.
“Our Sport and Recreation Venues are embedded in the history of the communities they serve and are continuing to grow,” Mander said.
“With record numbers visiting the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast precincts last year, it’s vital that we invest so the facilities can meet current and future demand.
“These upgrades will help more Queenslanders to get active, support healthy lifestyles and strengthen community connections through sport and recreation.
“They will play a pivotal role in supporting many athletes and teams in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.”
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleijie, said that the State Government was ensuring the right infrastructure was built in the right place, at the right time.
“Our government is focused on delivering the local facility upgrades required to leave a positive legacy on the Sunshine Coast,” Bleijie said.
“We’re also supporting grassroots sport across Queensland through our 2032 Delivery Plan, with the largest infrastructure investment in Queensland’s history.”
Managing Director at I.C.M. Construction, Gene Stewart, said that he was excited about the opportunity to deliver the upgrades for the Sunshine Coast community.
“This is a strategic opportunity for our company to work with the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an eye to unlock similar projects down the track,” Stewart said.
“We’re looking forward to boosting the local economy by using local tradespeople and suppliers, and this marks a significant step forward in our mission to support community engagement and the development of sports infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast.”
Managing Director at FKG Group, Nick Gardner, said that the company was proud to be collaborating with the Queensland Government.
“FKG are proud to be working alongside the Queensland Government and RP Infrastructure to modernise and upgrade the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct,” Gardner said.
“With safety at the forefront and minimal disruption to the community, we’re excited to deliver a fantastic new space that will provide lasting benefits for everyone and a vital hub for the Gold Coast region.”
