Olympic benefits come to life as lakefront walking circuit opens
Published 19 June 2026
- A picturesque 3km walking circuit, picnic shelters and landscaped green spaces will open on 20 June at the Moreton Bay Central lakes precinct.
- The $6 million project will activate the lakefront area, providing valuable green space adjacent to the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre.
- The project is supported by the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program and delivered under the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
A new 3km walking circuit with lakefront views, picnic shelters and landscaped green spaces will open at Moreton Bay Central, transforming the area adjacent to a key Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue.
The $6 million project has activated the precinct, providing green space for visitors to enjoy the area surrounding the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as legacy lifestyle infrastructure for City of Moreton Bay residents long before the event.
The upgraded precinct, at the old Petrie Paper Mill site, delivers high-quality waterside spaces and walking trails along the edge of the lakes.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the precinct’s opening was an exciting step in the City’s Olympic journey.
“The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games may be six years away, but our residents are already enjoying the lifestyle benefits, as we activate the precinct surrounding the site where the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will be built.
“The nearby Mill Water Park and Play Space is already hugely popular with families and visitors, and the Moreton Bay Central Lakes Walk will complement that, further changing the way the area is used.
“With 240 people moving to City of Moreton Bay every week, we are committed to meeting the needs of our growing population, retaining liveability and enhancing public spaces for current and future residents,” Mayor Flannery said.
Councillor Jim Moloney (Division 8) said he was delighted with how the Moreton Bay Central Lakes Walk had taken shape.
“This is a wonderful community asset that will be enjoyed by locals and visitors for many years to come.
“The inclusive space will enable families, friends and community groups to gather and connect, while enjoying the picturesque outlook,” Cr Moloney said.
Given the sensitive environmental setting, which is home to an array of wildlife including koalas, possums and birds, dogs will not be allowed in the area.
The Moreton Bay Central Lakes Walk project has been supported by $3,106,291 in funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments via the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund. City of Moreton Bay’s total contribution is $2,944,569.
The SEQ City Deal is a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) that aims to deliver projects of long-lasting benefits to South East Queensland, including City of Moreton Bay.