The Australian and Queensland Governments have today reached a new agreement to deliver critical and generational infrastructure in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games events.
The Australian Government has announced its $3.435 billion contribution to the $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program will be refined and reallocated to ensure legacy Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure is delivered for 2032 and beyond.
Both governments say they will now work together to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland including the main Games stadium and National Aquatic Centre. The main stadium at Victoria Park will become the new, world-class, 63,000 seat home to AFL and cricket in Queensland. During the 2032 Games, this stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics events.
To support the new partnership, the Queensland Government will ensure stakeholder and community engagement throughout the venue delivery program and develop a plan that optimises green space at Victoria Park.
“Today’s landmark agreement is the beginning of a new partnership that sets the pathway to deliver 2032 as the best Games ever,” said Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, Jarrod Bleijie.
Site investigations including environmental studies, geotechnical assessments, engagement and cultural heritage assessments will soon commence at Victoria Park and the National Aquatic Centre site which will also inform the design and delivery of these two major venues at the heart of the 2032 Games’ precinct.
“Since the 2032 Delivery Plan release, GIICA has made great strides across all 17 Authority venues. The planning is well-advanced, bolstered by invaluable technical inputs and expertise from various specialists during the 100 Day Review,” said Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) Chairman, Stephen Conry.
“We are pleased at the certainty the $7.1 billion for Authority Venues has brought to this program and to the legacy for Queensland.
“These procurement milestones mark the beginning of a transformation that will define Brisbane’s global identity. We’re not starting from scratch — we’re building on years of planning and community input.
“Together with our Games Delivery Partners across Queensland, Federal and Local Governments, Brisbane 2032, the AOC and Paralympics Australia, we are poised to make remarkable strides and create lasting impact for Queenslanders.”
The Minor Venues Program has been revised and includes new projects such as a National Aquatic Centre, a Toowoomba Equestrian Centre, a dedicated para-sport facility and an expanded Queensland Tennis Centre.
These are in addition to projects with previously allocated federal funding, including the new Redland Whitewater Centre, the Anna Meares Velodrome and BMX track and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.
“The Sydney 2000 games left an incredible legacy and many Australians have memories that have lasted for decades, and will last for decades more. We are ready to deliver a Brisbane 2032 games that will leave the same incredible legacy for Queensland,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“The Australian Government’s commitment of $3.4 billion towards the Games venues is the single largest contribution any Australian Government has made towards sporting infrastructure in this country.
“The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to Brisbane, and this investment and renewed agreement shows the Australian and Queensland Government’s commitment to making it one of the best games ever.”
Minor venue procurement was also launched today for work to commence at four key Games venues across the state: Logan Indoor Sports Centre, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Barlow Park Stadium upgrade and Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade. These are jointly funded venues with the Australian Government, confirmed in last week’s Queensland budget, marking official commencement in venue delivery.
“With our State Budget still hot-off-the-press, the Queensland Government is already activating our investment in generational Games infrastructure including funding for the immediate delivery of venues in Moreton Bay, Logan, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast,” said Mr Bleijie.
