The Runaway Bay Sports Precinct Master Plan will guide the design and delivery of new and upgraded infrastructure in the precinct over the next 20 years. It includes all community infrastructure on the site such as sport, recreation, library, and community services.
The Master Plan prioritises open, green space and supports a variety of sports, recreation and community activities, across five activation zones:
Soccer and Cycling
Cricket and Racquet Hub
Indoor Sports Centre and Netball
Community Hub and Emergency Services Hub
Rugby League, Athletics and Dog off-leash Area.
The activation zones will be connected by improved pedestrian and vehicle links to optimise site use and accessibility. The Master Plan was adopted by Council in October 2025.
During our engagement, the community provided feedback on the draft Master Plan which we used to update and refine the plan. Here's how the final master plan responded to the key priorities raised by the community.
You Said, We Did
Keep the Luke Harrop Cycle Circuit in its current layout: we retained the one-way circuit layout with surface upgrades and minor realignments only.
Improve pedestrian safety around the cycle track without affecting cyclists: we included two pedestrian overpasses, expanded the pedestrian networks and added safety fencing to manage crossing locations.
Provide a separate facility for junior cyclists and beginners: we included a new junior criterium track in Activation Zone 1.
Parking and traffic congestion is one of the precinct's biggest issues: we expanded existing carparks, added new car parks, upgraded access roads, included a new internal road network and will deliver a transport and traffic study as a phase 1 priority.
Improve safety, accessibility and pedestrian connections throughout the precinct: we included acomprehensive pedestrian network and active travel pathways.
More sports lighting is needed: we included lighting upgrades for soccer, cricket, rugby league, netball, cycling facilities and pathways.
Retain open green space and field capacity: one of the key priorities in the plan is retaining the open fields. Multi-use fields remain across the western precinct
Support a broader range of community uses, not just sport: we included a new Community Hub, a consolidated library and community centre, playground, BBQ area, skate facilities, junior sports area and dog off-leash area.
The Runaway Bay Sports Precinct Master Plan will guide the design and delivery of new and upgraded infrastructure in the precinct over the next 20 years. It includes all community infrastructure on the site such as sport, recreation, library, and community services.
The Master Plan prioritises open, green space and supports a variety of sports, recreation and community activities, across five activation zones:
Soccer and Cycling
Cricket and Racquet Hub
Indoor Sports Centre and Netball
Community Hub and Emergency Services Hub
Rugby League, Athletics and Dog off-leash Area.
The activation zones will be connected by improved pedestrian and vehicle links to optimise site use and accessibility. The Master Plan was adopted by Council in October 2025.
During our engagement, the community provided feedback on the draft Master Plan which we used to update and refine the plan. Here's how the final master plan responded to the key priorities raised by the community.
You Said, We Did
Keep the Luke Harrop Cycle Circuit in its current layout: we retained the one-way circuit layout with surface upgrades and minor realignments only.
Improve pedestrian safety around the cycle track without affecting cyclists: we included two pedestrian overpasses, expanded the pedestrian networks and added safety fencing to manage crossing locations.
Provide a separate facility for junior cyclists and beginners: we included a new junior criterium track in Activation Zone 1.
Parking and traffic congestion is one of the precinct's biggest issues: we expanded existing carparks, added new car parks, upgraded access roads, included a new internal road network and will deliver a transport and traffic study as a phase 1 priority.
Improve safety, accessibility and pedestrian connections throughout the precinct: we included acomprehensive pedestrian network and active travel pathways.
More sports lighting is needed: we included lighting upgrades for soccer, cricket, rugby league, netball, cycling facilities and pathways.
Retain open green space and field capacity: one of the key priorities in the plan is retaining the open fields. Multi-use fields remain across the western precinct
Support a broader range of community uses, not just sport: we included a new Community Hub, a consolidated library and community centre, playground, BBQ area, skate facilities, junior sports area and dog off-leash area.
