SEQ Olympic Precinct to Unlock 850 Homes in Integrated Legacy Play

The City of Moreton Bay has unveiled plans to deliver 850 new homes as part of a proposed Brisbane 2032 Olympic flatwater rowing precinct, positioning the project as a long-term housing and infrastructure play.

The proposal for the Moreton Bay Central site, in partnership with Boral, would integrate an international-standard rowing and paddle venue with residential neighbourhoods, commercial space and community infrastructure.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the precinct had been designed from the outset as a legacy project.

“This was always about more than a single sporting venue,” Flannery said. “It’s about housing supply, education opportunities and long-term economic growth.”

The development would be delivered via a public-private partnership and anchored by transport connectivity, including the nearby Petrie rail station, within one of South-East Queensland’s fastest-growing corridors.

The housing component is expected to include a mix of family homes, downsizer options and medium-density homes, as part of a broader lakeside community aimed at easing housing pressure across the region.

▲ A render of a PBSA proposal for the Moreton Bay campus at Petrie, which currently has 4758 students and is projected to support 10,000 students by 2035.

Flannery said embedding the venue within a masterplanned precinct would ensure stronger long-term value.

“We are not proposing temporary infrastructure,” he said. “We are integrating this within a financially viable, transport-connected growth corridor already progressing.”

Beyond housing, the council has flagged plans for a potential student village aligned with the nearby University of the Sunshine Coast, supporting tertiary education and workforce demand.

The precinct’s location alongside existing education and training facilities would position it as a hub for students, including those in nursing and allied health fields.

Boral executive general manager for property, planning and environment Kate Jackson said the integrated model strengthened the project’s delivery outlook.

“This proposal shows what responsible quarry rehabilitation can achieve when industry and community planning come together,” Jackson said.

“Combining infrastructure with residential and education-linked development creates efficiencies and ensures investment during the Games translates into permanent community assets.”

The proposal aligns with the International Olympic Committee requirements that host cities prioritise permanent, sustainable infrastructure with clear long-term demand.

▲ City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says the Olympic proposal will deliver much-needed housing for the region.

Flannery said the project was among the most advanced Olympic venue proposals currently being progressed in Queensland, with Boral progressing development approvals.

“This is about creating a precinct that serves Queensland for generations, not just a couple of months,” he said.

The City of Moreton Bay said it would continue working with government, private partners and education institutions to progress the precinct and deliver measurable legacy outcomes before, during and after the 2032 Games.