Flood-Resilient Future Planned for Centenary Lakes in Caboolture
Centenary Lakes in Caboolture could soon be transformed into a modern sports and recreation hub, with the City of Moreton Bay releasing a draft plan that outlines new facilities, community spaces, and flood-resilient upgrades. The plan focuses on improvements to one of the region’s most important public spaces, and locals are now being invited to have their say.
The community consultation period began on 27 August and runs until 4:00 p.m. on 24 September 2025. Feedback gathered during this time will guide the refinement of the plan before it is presented to council for endorsement later this year.
Why change is needed
Centenary Lakes has served Caboolture since the 1970s as a hub for sport and recreation, but ageing facilities and recent flooding have underlined the need for renewal. The interim plan sets priorities for the next ten years, while a longer-term master plan, extending up to 15 years, is also being developed.
The City of Moreton Bay aims to respond to issues raised by residents during earlier consultations, including requests for greater flood resilience, better amenities and more inclusive recreation options.
What the plan proposes
The draft outlines a series of upgrades designed to support sporting groups and the wider community. A new 400-metre natural turf athletics track with spectator seating is proposed, along with a junior rugby league field and new netball or multi-purpose courts supported by a kiosk and amenities block.
The former Caboolture Bowls Club site, purchased by Council in May 2025, is identified for redevelopment into a flexible space for community events, though its current lease remains in place until the plan is adopted and funding is secured.
Accessibility features strongly in the draft, with upgrades to internal roads, expanded parking, safer pedestrian crossings and improved pathways. Facilities are planned to be more inclusive for people of all abilities, while new playgrounds and bookable open spaces are intended to serve families and community gatherings. Importantly, the design incorporates measures to help buildings and grounds withstand future flooding.
| Upgrade / Change | What’s proposed |
| Athletics track | A redeveloped 400m natural turf track + spectator seating. |
| Sports fields | New junior rugby league field; new netball / multi-purpose courts. |
| Community / event space | Redevelopment of the former Caboolture Bowls Club site to be usable for community / event purposes. |
| Cars / access | Better internal roads, improved parking, pedestrian crossings, more accessible entry & paths. |
| Accessibility and resilience | Making it more accessible for people of all abilities; ensuring facilities/buildings cope better with flood risk. |
| Play & recreation | Added or improved playgrounds, open spaces, bookable spaces. |
The City of Moreton Bay is encouraging residents, sporting clubs and community groups to review the draft and provide feedback through its official consultation page.
Council has stated that feedback will shape the next version of the plan, ensuring it reflects community needs and aspirations.
Once the consultation period ends, council officers will refine the draft before presenting it for endorsement. Detailed design work is expected to commence in 2026. Construction timelines will follow the design process, but the consultation page does not yet specify how the projects will be staged. For Caboolture residents, the changes are expected to ensure Centenary Lakes remains a safe, accessible and well-used community space for years to come.
