The Fitzroy River is a well-established venue for flatwater sports, regularly hosting school championships, local regattas, and national team training camps. Safety is a top priority and GIICA is working closely with experts, Games organisers, and relevant authorities to ensure this is suitably considered as part of progressing the project.

The Fitzroy River has successfully hosted national team training camps, but a technical feasibility study is currently underway to assess its suitability for Games competition. This includes evaluating river flow, water levels and flooding, wind, weather, and initial field of play suitability, in accordance with International Federation and Games standards.

GIICA is working closely with Games organisers and relevant authorities to ensure the venue is fit-for-purpose and aligned with Olympic and Paralympic standards, while also delivering long-term benefits for the local rowing and paddling community.

GIICA is working closely with Games organisers and relevant authorities to consider and address any technical challenges to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution can be delivered, one that meets international standards and continues to support regional legacy outcomes for Central Queensland.

Yes. GIICA has already begun engagement with the Darumbal People and will continue this engagement as it relates to the management of cultural heritage and Native Title as the project progresses.

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been selected as part of a broader strategy to spread the benefits of the Games across regional Queensland.

GIICA has commenced a feasibility assessment as part of the planning and approval phase, before the project can progress towards Project Validation Report stage. GIICA appointed a lead consultant for the feasibility phase and work commenced in September 2025. Once this work has been completed the next stage would be to commence the Project Validation Report (PVR) for an investment decision by the Australian and Queensland governments.