Grand opening for Moreton Bay Sports Complex

An $8.5 million upgrade of Moreton Bay Sports Complex at Burpengary is now complete, delivering three new natural turf soccer fields with enhanced lighting, modern irrigation and drainage systems, and expanded car parking facilities.

The upgrade was officially opened on September 13 and was funded by Moreton Bay City Council $5 million and the Federal Government ($3.5 million).

The modernised complex has already been recognised by FIFA as one of Queensland’s premier football facilities, putting Moreton Bay in ‘goal scoring position’ ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Caboolture Sports FC have called the facility home since 2018, with participation doubling during that time.

The upgraded complex will cater for this surge in grassroots football across all ages and abilities, ensuring the next generation of Australian superstars get a chance to impress on their new home turf.

Mayor Peter Flannery says it is a timely boost in sporting infrastructure.

“This kind of investment in new and modern facilities is absolutely essential as our city grapples with the pressure of booming population growth, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the Australian Government’s support,” he says.

“This investment ensures we’re keeping up with the local demand for better sports facilities, while also keeping the door open to international-level competition.”

Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland says the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a “catalytic event in Queensland”.

“With these new soccer fields and facilities, Moreton Bay is squarely on the map as a destination for elite teams and the complex definitely has the potential to host international football teams for training camps,” she says.

“In 2023, when Council hosted the Brazilian Women’s team here during their World Cup Campaign, FIFA said this was one of Queensland’s premier football facilities.

“Most important is the investment in quality playing surfaces for local kids.”

Caboolture Sports FC Reece Dalton says the club has experienced huge growth since relocating to Moreton Bay Sports Complex.

“Registrations have more than doubled since 2018 – climbing from 525 players to over 1200 registered players across 111 teams,” he explains.

“Now with thousands of people using these facilities every year we’ve actually had to hire four full-time staff to manage our operations and support the growing local football community.

“So, these new fields and facilities will allow us to welcome more players, support our coaches, and deliver the best possible experience for our members. Maybe we’ll even be the home of the next Messi.”