The Redland Whitewater Centre is proposed to be Queensland’s first controlled swift-water rescue training facility, empowering our critical emergency services and schools with life-saving skills for floods, disasters and enhancing water safety skills.

Integration with the broader precinct is designed to boost visitation and ensure financial sustainability. Benchmarked against leading global facilities, the venue is designed to be financially viable for Redland City Council as the venue owner, with additional revenue expected from disaster resilience training and broader use of the precinct. It will support elite athlete training and recreational use, while attracting global competitions and adventure tourism that fuel sustained local economic growth. economic growth.

Whilst a unique adventure and recreation destination will be enjoyed by locals, during the Games, the venue will welcome up to 8,000 spectators and feature a purpose-built warm-up and training zone. As only the second facility of its kind in Australia, it will play a pivotal role in growing whitewater sports participation across Queensland.