Procurement has been officially launched for key Brisbane 2032 sites.
A $7.1 billion overhaul of Olympic venue infrastructure is now locked in following a landmark funding agreement between the Australian and Queensland Governments.
The revised Games Venue Infrastructure Program will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland, anchored by two flagship projects: a new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park and a National Aquatic Centre.
The Australian Government has confirmed its $3.435 billion contribution, its largest-ever investment in sporting infrastructure. This comes after project validation work confirmed the venues could be delivered on time and on budget, with long-term value for taxpayers.
Environmental, geotechnical and heritage site investigations will soon begin at Victoria Park and the aquatic centre site to inform final designs. The Victoria Park stadium will serve as the Games’ main venue, hosting opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events. Post-Games, it will become the new home ground for AFL and cricket in Queensland.
“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,” said Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King.
The updated Minor Venues Program includes new investments in a Toowoomba Equestrian Centre, a para-sport facility, and the expanded Queensland Tennis Centre, supplementing existing commitments to the Redland Whitewater Centre, Anna Meares Velodrome, BMX track and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.
Procurement opens this week for construction to begin at Logan Indoor Sports Centre, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Barlow Park Stadium in Cairns, and the Sunshine Coast Stadium. These venues, jointly funded by both governments, mark the first phase of delivery confirmed in last week’s Queensland Budget.
“We’ve also launched procurement on four key projects to kickstart the delivery of world-class venues in the 2032 Delivery Plan,” said Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie.
In addition to venue upgrades, the Commonwealth is also investing $12.4 billion in transport infrastructure linked to Games legacy planning, including upgrades to the Bruce Highway, faster rail to the Gold Coast, and Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Stage 1 from Beerwah to Caloundra.
