Gold Coast is the Only Sensible Hockey Venue for Brisbane 2032 – Ballymore is a Waste of Money
24th March 2025
Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia (collectively, Hockey) have reinforced the call made by the sport in both its initial and supplementary submissions to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) that the Gold Coast Hockey Centre, the venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, is the optimal venue choice for the 2032 Olympic Games.
On Monday morning, Hockey Queensland hosted a Media Call at the State Hockey Centre with CEO Alison Lyons and Olympian and Olympic Coach Lee Bodimeade.
Speaking with media, Hockey Queensland CEO, Ms Alison Lyons said, "Hockey Australia believes that the best location for 2032 is the Gold Coast. Now initially when the decision made for Ballymore, Hockey Queensland, in partnership with Hockey Australia, undertook a major infrastructure feasibility study which outlined the need for 7 additional synthetic turfs here in Brisbane. We have made a proposal to Government numerous times, that a new hockey centre needs to be built here in Brisbane, however after the 100-day Review Terms of Reference were released, hockey followed the guidelines for the Terms of Reference and have provided sensible decision to host the Olympic games at the Gold Coast."
“Hockey’s diligent, evidence-based analysis that has prioritised cost-effective, infrastructure-driven solutions - ensuring all facility investments made for the Games leave a meaningful legacy for Queensland.”
“Any decision in favour of Ballymore, a site that is fundamentally unsuitable for hockey, would represent an unjustifiable waste of taxpayer dollars.”
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Hockey Queensland & Hockey Australia: Response to Destination 2045
28 February 2025
Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia have submitted a joint response to Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Future, advocating for a proactive approach to Games Legacy and the broader economic, sporting, and community benefits of Brisbane 2032. Our submission emphasises that legacy starts now, not after the Games, highlighting the critical need for strategic investment in infrastructure, events, and tourism to maximise long-term benefits for Queensland.
We are calling for clear leadership, funding commitments, and a dedicated International Sports Event Strategy to position Queensland as a global hub for hockey and sports tourism in the lead-up to 2032. Our response outlines key facility upgrades, major event opportunities, and pathways to strengthen grassroots participation and high-performance development across the state.
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Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia Strengthen Case for Brisbane 2032 Hockey Legacy
21st February 2025
Hockey Queensland (HQ) and Hockey Australia (HA) have reinforced their commitment to ensuring a lasting legacy for hockey in Queensland by providing additional information to the 100-Day Review Panel examining Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure.
Building on their initial submission, which focused on securing a dedicated Olympic venue for hockey, HQ and HA have now expanded their case to highlight broader state-wide benefits. The latest submission details critical infrastructure needs aimed at driving participation, supporting high-performance athletes, and enhancing Queensland’s ability to host major hockey events at both a national and international level.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games 100 Day Review Submission
Hockey Queensland (HQ) and Hockey Australia (HA) have jointly submitted to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games 100 Day Review, addressing the venue requirements for hockey at the Games. This submission reflects the collective commitment of HQ and HA to ensuring both the success of the Games and the establishment of a lasting legacy for hockey in Queensland.
2024 Election Brief
Hockey Queensland (HQ) and Hockey Australia (HA) are seeking the support of all political parties and candidates contesting the 2024 Queensland State Election in delivering a phased investment in critical infrastructure that will provide lasting benefits for the hockey community across Brisbane and regional Queensland, ensuring the sport’s legacy continues well after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032).
Hockey Major Infrastructure Feasability Study
HQ, in partnership with Hockey Australia (HA), have commissioned an independent feasibility study into Hockey’s major infrastructure requirements in Brisbane, not only to meet current and future needs, but also to develop a legacy for hockey from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
HQ Submission to 60-Day-Review
The Premier of Queensland, the Honourable Steven Miles MP, commissioned a 60 day Independent Review to assess the suitability of current sports venue projects
identified in the Master Plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Review was designed to assist the Queensland Government in ensuring investments made in sports venues for the hosting of the Games are affordable, fit-for-purpose, deliverable, and create a substantial legacy with benefits for our communities.
In co-operation with Hockey Australia, Hockey Queensland submitted a report towards the Review, highlighting that Brisbane, as a newly minted Olympic city, has no hockey facilities that could host an international hockey tournament and the need and plan for investment into hockey facilities.
LNP commits $800,000 to Indoor Hockey Facility in Mackay
Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA) and the Mackay Hockey Association (MHA) today welcomed the LNP's recent announcement of an $800,000 commitment towards the construction of a new Indoor Hockey Hall in Mackay, should they be elected in the October election.
HQ, HA and MHA are committed to working with all candidates and political parties contesting the upcoming Queensland State Election, as well as community stakeholders to ensure all efforts are made to deliver world-class facilities that will benefit not only hockey, but the wider sporting ecosystem in Mackay.
$1.5M Commitment from Labor for Mackay Indoor Hockey Facility
Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA), and the Mackay Hockey Association (MHA) welcome the Queensland Labor Government's announcement of a $1.5 million commitment towards the construction of a new Indoor Hockey Hall in Mackay.
HQ, HA and MHA are committed to working with all candidates and political parties contesting the upcoming Queensland State Election, as well as community stakeholders to ensure all efforts are made to deliver world-class facilities that will benefit not only hockey, but the wider sporting ecosystem in Mackay.
Townsville Hockey Welcomes Labor’s $300,000 Election Commitment towards Solar and Lighting Upgrades
Townsville, QLD – Hockey Queensland (HQ), Hockey Australia (HA) and Townsville Hockey Association (THA) today expressed their appreciation to the Queensland Labor Party for its $300,000 election commitment to support crucial upgrades to Townsville’s hockey infrastructure.
The funding, as part of the Queensland Government’s broader sporting infrastructure commitments ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, will enable THA to begin Phase 1 of their 10-year development plan. This phase focuses on energy efficiency upgrades, specifically the expansion of solar power, installation of LED lighting for Field 2 and upgrades to existing LED lights on Field 1. The funding will also be used to further the association’s commitment to being a sun safe porting association with additional shade areas around the facility.