Delays in the Go for Gold school infrastructure program have directly affected Glenala State High School in Durack, where major sports upgrades scheduled for completion in 2025 have not yet begun.
Background of the Delays in Durack
Glenala State High School in Durack is one of six schools awarded Category 3 funding through the Go for Gold program in July 2024. These projects, valued between $2.5 million and $5 million, were intended to be completed by December 2025. By late 2025, none of the Category 3 projects had commenced.
Revised Timelines for Glenala’s Project
The Education Department expects construction on all Category 3 projects to begin in early 2026, with completion now projected for the end of 2026. Glenala’s planned upgrade includes covered outdoor multipurpose courts designed to expand training spaces for the school’s netball program.
Category 3 Schools Affected Across Queensland
The delay affects six schools in total: Aitkenvale State School, Bentley Park College, Cairns West State School, Glenala State High School, Tagai State College’s Thursday Island Secondary Campus and White Rock State School. These projects were intended to support school sports participation ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Durack’s Additional Link Through Round 1 Funding
Durack is also connected to the program through Durack State School, which received Round 1 sports equipment funding. Round 1, announced in May 2023, offered grants of up to $5,000 for equipment and was not part of the delayed construction works.
Explanation of the Program Structure
The Go for Gold Fund forms part of a four-year commitment supporting school sports and physical activity across Queensland. Round 2 distributed funding for infrastructure projects in three categories, with Category 3 representing the highest tier at up to $5 million. None of the Category 3 projects reached the original December 2025 completion date.
Impact on Durack and Its School Community
Glenala State High School in Durack remains without the planned facilities intended to support student training opportunities, including its netball excellence program. The revised schedule places completion at the end of 2026.
Next Steps for Glenala and Other Category 3 Schools
Category 3 schools are expected to progress to construction during 2026, subject to weather conditions, market capacity and construction schedules. No further updates relating specifically to Glenala or Durack are provided in the available program information.
Published 28-Nov-2025
