Formal market engagement begins for Gabba entertainment & housing precinct

Monica Gameng   |   May 27, 2025
Woolloongabba entertainment and housing precinct (cr: Queensland Government)

Formal market engagement is now underway for the development of a vibrant new entertainment and housing precinct in Woolloongabba, Queensland. 

The State Government is now inviting the private sector to register their interest in delivering the proposed transformation of the former GoPrint site and The Gabba stadium. 

The precinct spans more than nine hectares of prime inner-city land, about two kilometres from the CBD. The combined project sites are linked to key public transport infrastructure including the South East Busway and future Woolloongabba Cross River Rail Station. 

Following the formal market engagement, a competitive process will be developed to invite the private sector to submit proposals. 

The development of the Woolloongabba entertainment and housing precinct is part of the 2032 Delivery Plan and it also aligns with the Queensland Government’s commitment to deliver connectivity and a generational legacy from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The new precinct will unlock: 

  • Tourism opportunities through major events, sports, and experiences 
  • New investment attraction in hospitality, retail, and residential development 
  • Increased housing and urban activation in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities 
  • Access and connectivity to the Cross River Rail line, minutes from the CBD 

Entities can register their details here and be updated on the development process and upcoming project milestones. 

“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalise on the 2032 Games and transform Woolloongabba into a vibrant entertainment and housing precinct in the heart of our capital city. 

“The generational impact of this transformation will last well beyond the Games, creating new opportunities for investment and events, and opening the door to bigger and better sports and entertainment for all Queenslanders. 

“We are inviting industry experts to help shape this project, while ensuring we deliver the transport and community infrastructure that benefits Queenslanders around the State. 

“The site is surrounded by key transport infrastructure that is ideal for an urban renewal precinct of this size and scale. 

“This is another way we are delivering fir Queensland, creating more homes, and ensuring the 2032 Games leave a legacy that lasts for generations,” Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said. 

Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Queensland Government – State Development, Infrastructure and Planning 

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