An indoor sports facility on Redlands Coast is one step closer after Redland City Council resolved to progress development of a business case for its preferred site.
The site will remain confidential until all investigations are completed and Council decides to proceed with development.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the business case would provide Council with a clearer understanding of the viability of an indoor sports facility at the site.
“Council has identified a preferred site which has the capacity to support the co-location of multiple community, sport and recreation uses as part of a broader integrated precinct,” the Mayor said.
“Another benefit is that there is no need to relocate existing sporting clubs.”
The Mayor said the site also presented a strong opportunity for exploring a range of options, including seeking state and federal funding or a public private partnership.
“In order to deliver facilities of this scale, councils often seek funding support from other levels of government or investigate public private partnerships (PPP).
“A PPP is a long-term arrangement where the private sector may finance, design, construct, operate or maintain a public facility.
“I am advised the PPP delivery model has been used for the Brighton Home Arena in Springfield and Parkinson Aquatic Centre in Brisbane.
Council will now focus on the development of a business case for the recommended site and will undertake ‘market sounding’ to determine if there is private sector interest in partnering with Council to deliver the indoor sports facility.
“There is increasing demand for extra space to accommodate growth in sports such as basketball, volleyball, futsal and pickleball and I am pleased planning for the delivery of an indoor sports facility is progressing to meet this need,” the Mayor said.
“A facility for Redland City could also help position Redlands Coast to attract state, national and international level sport events.”
