Designers sought for Redland Whitewater Centre

The Video games Impartial Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has launched a seek for a principal advisor to steer the design of a brand new whitewater facility that may host canoe slalom occasions through the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Video games.

To be positioned in Redland Metropolis Council’s Birkdale Group Precinct, the Redland Whitewater Centre will likely be Queensland’s first devoted whitewater venue and solely the second of its form in Australia.

The ability will assist a variety of whitewater actions, from high-performance and leisure paddle coaching to aggressive occasions, journey tourism, and swift water rescue coaching for emergency providers. It’s going to embrace changerooms, boat storage, an international-standard canoe slalom course, a kayak cross launch platform and a spectator terrace with non permanent capability for as much as 8,000 individuals through the 2032 Video games.

Deputy Premier of Queensland and Minister for State Improvement, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie stated the Redland Whitewater Centre will present a long-lasting legacy for the state.

“The Redland Whitewater Centre is greater than a Video games venue – it’s a year-round asset for sport, recreation and emergency providers.”

The venture’s design, procurement and development will likely be delivered by GIICA, as a part of the $7.1 billion Video games Venues Infrastructure Program collectively funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments, with Redland Metropolis Council because the long-term proprietor and operator.

Expressions of curiosity shut on 21 January 2026.