Design search launched for Redland Whitewater Centre
The Redland Whitewater Centre is powering ahead with the opening of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Principal Consultant to lead design of the centre.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has gone to market in search of an industry partner with specialist whitewater venue design capabilities, ready to shape Queensland’s first community whitewater facility.
Located in Redland City Council’s Birkdale Community Precinct, the centre will deliver a lasting legacy for sport, recreation and the wider community.
The venue will support a range of whitewater sports including high-performance and recreational paddle training and events, as well as adventure tourism, and year-round disaster resilience and swift water rescue training for our emergency services.
Designed to accommodate up to 8,000 spectators when in Games mode, the venue will be just the second facility of its kind in Australia, nurturing whitewater sports participation in South East Queensland.
The centre’s versatile design will cater for elite and recreational rafting and paddling featuring an international-standard canoe slalom course and kayak cross launch platform.
There will also be a beginner channel for water safety and recreational use, and a training lake for paddling and canoe polo.
Redland Whitewater Centre locality map. Image: Redland City Council
The facility will also feature full amenities, changerooms, boat storage, and a spectator terrace with temporary capacity for up to 8,000 for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The project’s design, procurement and construction will be delivered by GIICA, as part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments, with Redland City Council as the long-term owner and operator.
EOIs close at 5pm AEST Wednesday 21 January, 2026. Interested suppliers are required to register prior to 5pm AEST on Friday 19 December, 2025. Submit an EOI via our Procurement page.
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GIICA CEO Simon Crooks said: “We are moving methodically through the detailed work that needs to be done across our 17 venues and this EOI at Redland is part of this process,” said Mr Crooks.
“The design consultants who are successful in this EOI process will be key partners for us during this crucial period in project development, and we are looking forward to seeing the high quality of responses we receive.”
To find out more about the Redland Whitewater Centre Principal Design Consultant EOI opportunity and submit an application, visit our procurement page.
