After a process which has included a 100 Day Review, expert-led assessments of infrastructure and transport, stakeholder consultation and community input, the 2032 Delivery Plan has been set.
The heart of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be delivered at Victoria Park, with a new world-class Brisbane Stadium to be built as part of a thriving central Games precinct spanning Spring Hill, Bowen Hills and Victoria Park.
The new stadium was announced today by the Queensland Government as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan.
The Gabba to be used for cricket in 2032, before being transformed as a vibrant new entertainment and housing precinct, as a lasting legacy of the Games.
New National Aquatic Centre, Upgraded Showgrounds and no Brisbane Arena
Under the Plan, a new National Aquatic Centre will be delivered at the site of the Centenary Pool in Spring Hill, catering to swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming. A major upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre will include a new 3000-seat show court arena and 12 new match courts which, in addition to Pat Rafter Arena, will opens the doors to even more tournaments for Brisbane.
The Main Arena at the RNA Showgrounds will be upgraded with a 20,000 seat outdoor arena, to give the Queensland Ekka an even brighter future. The main Athlete Village will also be built at the Bowen Hills precinct, within walking distance of the Brisbane Stadium.
While a Brisbane Arena is no longer required for the Games, the Queensland Government has taken steps today to allow Brisbane Live to be delivered by the private sector, providing the opportunity for the Federal Government’s contribution to be directed toward other essential Games infrastructure.
Games on!
The $250 million Games On! investment is in addition to the $7.1 billion major venue infrastructure envelope and will deliver a major boost to community facilities.
Transport
Unveiled as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, The Wave is just one of the major infrastructure legacy projects for the Sunshine Coast, and extends on the Crisafulli Government’s promise to deliver a connection to Maroochydore.
The Wave will roll through the Sunshine Coast, with heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Birtinya, then metro to the Sunshine Coast Airport with stations at Mountain Creek and Maroochydore.
Passengers will be able to ride The Wave, with seamless transitions between stations.
Metro infrastructure will be constructed from the Birtinya station to Maroochydore station, delivering the long-awaited Mooloolah River Interchange.
