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Logan ballpark proposal moves forward as pre-feasibility report heads to council

Privately funded $156 million diamond sports facility planned for Griffith University site

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A pre-feasibility report into a privately funded baseball and softball stadium in Logan will be presented to Logan City Council this week, advancing Mayor Jon Raven's push to host the diamond sports during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The report, prepared by Torch Advisory Group with architecture firm Populous and cost management consultancy Quantiv, estimates the ballpark would cost $156 million and describes it as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity for Logan to deliver Australia's premier diamond sports facility". The stadium would be built on land provided by Griffith University at its Logan campus in Meadowbrook.

The report states that Queensland currently lacks a purpose-built, integrated elite diamond sports facility capable of supporting professional competition, high-performance training and international visitation. However, it warns that if baseball and softball are excluded from the Brisbane 2032 program, investor appetite for the project would diminish.

An accompanying investment memorandum, also to be presented to the council on Wednesday, identifies the Games as a "significant catalyst" for the development. The documents will be considered by councillors this week as part of the council's ongoing assessment of the proposal.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • Logan could gain a major sporting and tourism asset tied to the 2032 Olympics, bringing economic activity and international attention to the city.
  • The project is privately funded, meaning no direct taxpayer cost for construction, though the council will need to assess planning and infrastructure implications.
  • If baseball and softball are cut from the Olympic program, the stadium's business case weakens significantly, making the Games inclusion decision critical to the project's viability.

Background

Logan City Council has been exploring options to host Olympic events in Logan, with Mayor Jon Raven a vocal advocate for bringing baseball and softball to the city. The Brisbane 2032 Olympics are still several years away, and the IOC will finalise the sports program closer to the Games. Baseball and softball have appeared in recent Olympics but are not guaranteed for 2032. This pre-feasibility study represents an early step in what would be a multi-year planning and approval process.

Key Perspectives

[Logan City Council and the Mayor]: Seeking to leverage the Olympics for local development. The privately funded model minimises public cost while delivering a legacy facility. [Griffith University]: Providing land for the stadium at its Logan campus, potentially integrating the facility with academic and sporting programs. [Investors and Developers]: The project's viability depends on Olympic inclusion. Without a guaranteed Games appearance, private funding may not materialise. The report itself flags this risk.

What to Watch

  • The council's response to the report: whether it endorses further feasibility work or seeks modifications.
  • The IOC's decision on including baseball and softball for Brisbane 2032, likely to be announced in the next few years.
  • Whether the Queensland or Australian government commits to supporting the project as a potential Olympic venue.

Sources

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