The Australian and Queensland Governments have reached a new funding agreement that locks in critical and generational infrastructure for 2032 and beyond.
As part of that new agreement, upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie’s Kawana electorate are locked in, with locals and visitors set to benefit from generational infrastructure for decades to come.
The funding partnership, which was announced by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie at Queensland Media Club on Thursday, comes a week after the Crisafulli Government passed the landmark Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 which will also streamline the delivery of Games infrastructure.
As part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, the Sunshine Coast is in the box seat for:
– Upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana Sports Precinct.
– Upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre.
– Transformation of the Maroochydore City Centre with a new Athlete Village, arena and cultural precinct.
– Delivery of The Wave – a seamless public transport connection all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport, with direct rail from Beerwah to Birtinya, and metro from Birtinya to the Sunshine Coast airport via Maroochydore.
– A share in the $250 million Games On! programs with upgrades to grassroots community clubs.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie on Thursday announced the agreement reached with the Australian Government on the IGA and the commencement of procurement on four venue projects.
“This landmark agreement is the beginning of a new partnership that will kick-start the delivery of world-class infrastructure in the 2032 Delivery Plan,” the Deputy Premier said.
“I thank the Australian Government and Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King for their commitment of $3.4 billion towards this legacy infrastructure as we continue to work together to deliver the best Olympic and Paralympic Games ever.
“I am also very pleased to announce that, building on what we have heard from industry, we are asking to hear from those keen to build these remarkable projects.
“In addition to the funding agreement and our new Games venue planning laws, we are kicking off Games venue procurement for Sunshine Coast Stadium marking a major milestone for the project.”
Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton said the Crisafulli Government was delivering for the Sunshine Coast.
“The 2032 Delivery Plan sent the Games to the Sunshine Coast, and with the upgrades out to tender, we’re delivering on our promise we made in the State Budget,” Ms Morton said.
