Olympic organisers sign off on using Queensland’s Fitzroy River in Rockhampton for canoeing and rowing events at the Brisbane 2032 Games, according to reports from multiple outlets. The decision follows a technical review of the river’s suitability for competition.
Some coverage highlights that the venue is considered controversial because of conditions on the river, including its current and the presence of crocodiles. ABC Australia notes concerns about factors such as river conditions and crocodile inhabitants. The Punch similarly reports that organisers have approved the river despite concerns described as “crocodile-infested.”
Across the sources, the shared point is that the venue is approved for the Olympic event program, even though media attention focuses on safety and environmental factors raised during discussion. The reports do not indicate that the river’s approval is accompanied by a change of venue, but they frame the approval as based on technical assessment rather than on the concerns alone.
