Rowing Queensland has expressed its preference for the upcoming event to remain at its current location in the Scenic Rim, situated to the west of the Gold Coast. The organisation believes that maintaining the event at this venue would contribute to a more enduring legacy for the sport.
Despite these sentiments, sources indicate that the event may likely be relocated to Victoria Park. This potential change comes even after an independent review deemed the Victoria Park location to be too expensive. Insiders suggest that the intention behind the move is to establish a lasting legacy for swimming as part of the broader vision for the event.
In addition to these developments, there are plans for a new Olympic Village to be constructed at the Brisbane Showgrounds, in collaboration with Lendlease.