A new outdoor sport and recreation facility has been proposed for Eagle Farm Road in Pinkenba, with a development application now under council review following a recent decision notice.
Development Application Under Review
A proposal has been submitted to establish an outdoor sport and recreation facility at 238 Eagle Farm Road, Pinkenba. The application, lodged by BWC Tradecoast Housing Pty Ltd and prepared by Tam Dang Planning, is being considered under BCC’s code assessment process. A decision notice was issued on 23 February 2025, and the application remains listed as in progress.
The site falls under the Community Facilities Zone (CF5 – Education Purposes) in the Pinkenba–Eagle Farm neighbourhood plan. It is also the former location of the Pinkenba State School, with the heritage structure to be retained as part of the development.
Facility Features and Site Design
The proposed facility, designed by Alto Architects, includes:
- 18 outdoor courts:
• 6 Padel courts
• 6 Beach Tennis courts
• 6 Pickleball courts - 107 car parking spaces and 2 motorbike spaces
- Two separate bathroom blocks (30sqm total)
- A food and drink outlet (15sqm)
- A combined office and pro shop (15sqm)
- Total impervious area of 8,010 square metres
- Total recreation space of 9,732 square metres
Landscaped buffers and acoustic fencing are included in the design to manage visual and noise impacts.
Historical Planning Background
The development follows a previous application (A005214273) approved under conditions determined in the Planning and Environment Court. That approval restricted all site vehicle access to Eagle Farm Road via an easement and specifically prohibited access from Serpentine Road.
Operating Hours and Community Feedback
The proposed facility is expected to operate daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., as noted in a community submission.
Public feedback submitted to council reflects both support and concern. One supporter described the development as a potential asset for Pinkenba, recommending additional upgrades to surrounding infrastructure such as bike paths, playgrounds, and water play areas.
Another submission opposed specific elements of the plan, particularly the proposed access point on Serpentine Road. The concern focused on increased traffic volume on a residential minor road and cited previous legal conditions that prohibited such access. Additional concerns were raised about court lighting, with recommendations for deflectors to minimise glare on adjacent properties.
Current Status and Next Steps
The application (A006687162) was submitted on 6 January 2025. A decision notice was issued on 23 February 2025, though the assessment is still shown as ongoing within council records. The assessment officer is Chris M Dixon. Due to its code-assessable status, no public notification process applies.
The proposed facility aims to enhance recreational offerings in Pinkenba while retaining the site’s historical features.
Published 20-June-2025
