REDLAND City Council has formally committed to being part of a 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games proposal.
At a special meeting today, councillors signed agreements to officially offer the Redlands' support as a Games venue and partner.
Mayor Karen Williams said the agreements, which will also be considered by other south-east Queensland councils, were vital for Brisbane to progress its Olympic proposal.
It comes after south-east Queensland was named a preferred host by the International Olympic Committee for the 2032 Games.
The decision does not guarantee the Games will come to Queensland but kickstarts a more detailed evaluation of the south-east's proposal for 2032.
Cr Williams said council's decision formally showed the Redlands' commitment to support the Games through the use of venues and public services.
"We have been on this journey with Brisbane and other south-east Queensland councils from the beginning because we see a potential Olympics and Paralympic Games as a catalyst to deliver the infrastructure, including public transport infrastructure, our community needs," she said.
"Today's decision is an exciting step towards locking in the Games."
Cr Williams said that while there was still a lot of work to do, bringing the Olympics and Paralympics to the region would provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
"We want to create a Redlands Coast Adventure Sports Precinct which includes a regional aquatic centre with adventure sports, water play equipment and an Olympic-standard whitewater course."
She said it could also be used for other competitions and emergency services training.
But there are fears Redlands has missed the boat, with Logan also planning for a whitewater facility.
Cr Williams said the Games was an opportunity to enhance community lifestyle and recreational opportunities,
"A sustainable legacy must be part of any Olympics proposal and this certainly aces that requirement."
Cr Williams said potential sites for a future Redlands whitewater centre were still to be determined.
