Upgrades underway on Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast recreation precincts

Recreation precincts in the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are being upgraded as part of a $28 million suite of upgrades on five sports and recreation venues across Queensland. 

Construction is now underway at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi as well as at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct in Tallebudgera. 

“Our Sport and Recreation Venues are embedded in the history of the communities they serve and are continuing to grow. 

“With record numbers visiting the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast precincts last year, it’s vital that we invest so the facilities can meet current and future demand. 

“These upgrades will help more Queenslanders to get active, support healthy lifestyles and strengthen community connections through sport and recreation. 

“They will play a pivotal role in supporting many athletes and teams in the lead up to Brisbane 2032,” Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said. 

“Our Crisafulli Government is focused on delivering the local facility upgrades required to leave a positive legacy on the Sunshine Coast. 

“We’re also supporting grassroots sport across Queensland through our 2032 Delivery Plan, with the largest infrastructure investment in Queensland’s history,” Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie said. 

Upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct include a new accessible gymnasium, a recovery space with ice baths and sauna, a sport and recreation office space, a beach access path that links to the existing coastal walkway, and an additional emergency access road. 

“This investment in the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct is a big win for our community. 

“It means better facilities for locals and more opportunities for athletes to thrive,” Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton said. 

On the other hand, capital works at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct will include development of new accessible accommodation, a new outdoor gym, and a new car park to support increased operations. 

“The upgrades at Tallebudgera will make our precinct more accessible and better equipped to support everything from sporting tournaments to school camps,” Member for Burleigh Herman Vorster said. 

I.C.M Construction (QLD) Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to undertake the Sunshine Coast works while FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd will be carrying out works in the Gold Coast. 

“This is a strategic opportunity for our company to work with the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an eye to unlock similar projects down the track. 

“We’re looking forward to boosting the local economy by using local tradespeople and suppliers, and this marks a significant step forward in our mission to support community engagement and the development of sports infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast,” I.C.M Construction Managing Director Gene Stewart said. 

“FKG are proud to be working alongside the Queensland Government and RP Infrastructure to modernise and upgrade the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct. 

“With safety at the forefront and minimal disruption to the community, we’re excited to deliver a fantastic new space that will provide lasting benefits for everyone and a vital hub for the Gold Coast region,” FKG Group Managing Director Nick Gardner said. 

These upgrades – which are expected to be completed in early 2026 – are essential to Queensland’s continuous growth. 

Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Queensland Government – Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games; Australasian Leisure Management