Global sports design firm appointed to shape Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre

Slated as a venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will feature 12 multi‑use indoor courts designed to support the growing demand for indoor sports across the Moreton Bay region, including basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and wheelchair rugby.

With a Games‑time capacity of up to 10,000 spectators, the Centre also has the potential to host major sporting events, entertainment and community activations, while continuing to serve local clubs, schools and community groups well beyond 2032.

In addition to the indoor courts, the Centre will include a café, athlete amenities and outdoor green space, positioning it as a central destination within the Moreton Bay Central precinct and a key piece of social infrastructure for the growing region.

Global sports design superstar, Populous’, design highlights the local landscape and lifestyle. The concept focus on capturing breezes and light, as well as complementing the indoor activity with outdoor spaces for the community to gather, play and celebrate.

Populous’ well-established Asia-Pacific head office in Brisbane and its local team of more than 100 architects and designers has delivered landmark Queensland projects including the 2003 Suncorp Stadium redevelopment, both the Cbus Super and People First Stadiums on the Gold Coast, the Queensland Tennis Centre and training HQs for both the Brisbane Broncos and Brisbane Lions. Globally, the firm has designed venues for 14 Olympic and Paralympic Games including Sydney 2000, London 2012 and Paris 2024.

GIICA CEO Simon Crooks said he was thrilled to announce another internationally acclaimed architect team to the Games Infrastructure Program.

“GIICA is bringing the world’s best design talent to Queensland’s Games Venues Infrastructure Program to ensure every one of our 17 new and upgraded venues across the state fill their community, and all Queenslanders, with pride in 2032 and for generations to come.

“Today’s announcement of Populous as the Principal Architect adds to the growing list of the multi-award-winning architecture teams bringing their expertise and imagination to our venues across the state,” Mr Crooks said.

Lead architect on the project Populous Principal Brayden Goodwin said the Centre has been designed to serve the community well beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Moreton Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in Queensland. As one of the largest facilities of its kind in South East Queensland, the new Centre will help address the increasing community demand for indoor sports facilities in the region and will be designed by Populous with legacy in mind,” Mr Goodwin said.

The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre is part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).

The venue will be owned and operated by City of Moreton Bay Council, with council already undertaking early works on site. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027, as planning and design continue to progress toward a Games‑ready venue in 2032 and a lasting legacy for the Moreton Bay community.