The Queensland Government’s roadmap for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is already having a measurable impact beyond Brisbane, with Maroochydore City Centre emerging as a key beneficiary of legacy infrastructure investment.
Walker Corporation has reported a surge in demand for its apartment collection, SOL by Walker, located within the Maroochydore City Centre, with more than half of the first release already sold. The uplift in buyer activity coincides with the state’s recently announced Horizon Centre precinct — a proposed $1 billion civic and entertainment development that would include a multi-purpose arena, 1,400-bed athlete village and a five-star hotel.
Peter Saba, Group Executive of Development at Walker Corporation, said that Olympic-related infrastructure plans are already influencing buyer sentiment.
“The Queensland Premier’s recent announcement, including the proposed Maroochydore Horizon Centre precinct in their Brisbane 2032 Olympics Plan, will provide a major boost to residents and businesses in the Maroochydore City Centre and the entire Sunshine Coast region,” he said.
“We are seeing a cross section of buyers purchase at SOL by Walker, from first home buyers to professional couples and families looking for exceptional quality and high-end amenities, along with great access to a brand-new City Centre and all just minutes from the beaches.”
The Horizon Centre is a proposed $1 billion civic and cultural precinct set to transform Maroochydore City Centre into a key legacy site for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Envisioned as a dynamic hub for entertainment, hospitality and transport, the project would include a 7,000-seat indoor arena, 1,400-bed athlete village and a five-star hotel.
The precinct is designed to integrate with the Sunshine Coast’s new WAVE public transport system and deliver long-term economic and social value through a mix of public realm upgrades, active lifestyle infrastructure and world-class event facilities. According to Saba, such connections are shifting the perception of urban coastal living.
“The Horizon Centre precinct will not only host Games action but will provide a lasting post-Games legacy, including a high-quality restaurant and entertainment district providing the Sunshine Coast with a world-leading venue for concerts, events and cultural experiences well beyond 2032.”
SunCentral CEO Amanda Yeates reflected on the decade-long transformation of the area.
“In 10 years, we have seen Maroochydore City Centre transformed from a golf course to the makings of a real city, and with incredible projects underway all around us at SOL by Walker, 50 First Avenue, Maroochy Private Hospital and now new legacy infrastructure, the next decade is shaping up to be even bigger.”
Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce President Brendan Bathersby echoed the optimism, citing the economic and social benefits of major civic infrastructure.
“There has never been a more exciting time to be on the Coast, with major legacy infrastructure shaping our future, boosting the local economy and anchoring Maroochydore City Centre as a connected, world-class city for generations to come.”
SOL by Walker comprises 251 residences featuring high-spec kitchens, contemporary bathrooms, and shared resort-style facilities including a 20-metre pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge. The project is being marketed as a lifestyle-oriented precinct that offers proximity to employment, dining and future transport networks, framed by coastal lifestyle appeal.
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