The campaign, which was recently approved by Logan City Council, has been implemented to give an indication of project interest from the private sector. In putting together a business case, Council has studied similar facilities from across the world with the result indicating a joint private-public partnership was highly favoured.
The EOI process will enable Council to look into various options for operations and construction investment as well as facility management. Following several years of planning and research, the move for EOIs is considered the next logical step by Logan City Council's Tamara O'Shea, who added:
“The learnings acquired so far, and the feedback we expect from the EOI, will ensure Council is well-placed to make decisions on a Queensland-first facility that has the potential to deliver significant economic and recreational benefits to the city.”
Events at facilities such as the proposed whitewater park are often promoted via flyer printing in the local area.
The project has already attracted great interest from potential users, operators and investors including emergency services, governing bodies and elite athletes. Such a venue, which will potentially be open year round, is considered ideal as a training ground for coaches and athletes.
Once a reality, the whitewater park would be one of only two specialist facilities in the country.