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Concept design images were released today offering a first glimpse of what Brisbane’s Chandler Sports Precinct will look like after its $257 million makeover is complete, as part of the Games legacy for Queensland’s most diverse multi-sports hub.

The Chandler Sports Precinct attracts more than 640,000 visits across the year for a large number of sports and is anticipated to become even more popular with the addition of a massive new Indoor Sports Centre.

The new Centre will have 10,000 spectator seats and feature two halls – one accommodating 10 multi-sport courts and the other a 2,400m2 gymnastics facility – which before and after the Games will be able to host a range of sports including basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton, and gymnastics.

Also included are site improvements throughout the Precinct providing improved accessibility and lighting, a new green hub with gathering and meeting spaces, and inter-building connectivity.

The Australian and Queensland Governments have jointly allocated $257 million from the $1.87 billion Minor Venues Program for the Chandler Sports Precinct Upgrades.

More than eight years out from the Games, a quarter of the Minor Venues Program will be out in the market in the coming months, with almost half due out by the end of 2024. This work will soon transfer to the new independent Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority.

Queensland Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Healy noted “the Chandler Sports Precinct has held a special place in the hearts of Queenslanders since it hosted the swimming and diving events at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, and is a great example of the legacy hosting major sporting events can leave.

“The venue has been instrumental as a training and competition space ever since, especially for school carnivals, regional, state, and national championships.

"When it comes to the new Indoor Sports Centre, we know that during 2020-2022 period community basketball participation in our state increased a whopping 79%, and we need to build facilities to support these healthy lifestyle choices.

“The redeveloped Chandler Sports Precinct will lay another pathway for Queenslanders to become active and healthy while reaching their full athletic potential.

“It will also be a major tourism and events drawcard long into the future, with Brisbane 2032 anticipated to create a $4.6 billion boost in tourism and trade for Queensland.”

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner added “the Chandler Sports Precinct is about creating a positive legacy that will benefit local kids, aspiring athletes, community clubs, residents and visitors in the decades to come.

“I look forward to continuing to listen to the community and work with all Brisbane 2032 partners to deliver an incredible legacy that benefits Brisbane, the region and our state.”

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