The 2032 Games will host rowing, para rowing, canoe sprint and para canoe events on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River, with World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsing an independent technical assessment of the Rockhampton Flatwater course. Comprehensive and independent technical assessments by GIICA and world-renowned Netherlands based marine engineering experts WaterProof Marine Consultancy and Services BV have been conducted. The assessment included extensive on-water investigations and modelling to understand how the course would perform under a range of conditions, weather patterns, water levels and flood risk at both Games time and throughout the period leading into the Games. Rockhampton has a secret weapon - the Fitzroy won’t need widening, dredging or construction of a barrage, which was required for the Tokyo Games. Our 2032 Delivery Plan unashamedly delivers a lasting legacy for all of Queensland - and for our next generation of local athletes. From a new 63,000 seat stadium and National Aquatic Centre in Brisbane, to new and upgraded venues in Cairns, Townsville, the Whitsundays, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan and the Gold Coast. But it’s also about delivering the generational infrastructure, better roads, new tourism products and grassroots sports facilities our growing State needs. We’re getting the 2032 Games back on track, just like we promised.

BREAKING: World Rowing & Paddle Worldwide has just endorsed Rockhampton for rowing and canoe sprint for the 2032 Games.