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2032 Delivery Plan puts Queensland back on track to deliver a successful 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Queensland will host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over four weeks (29 days) with the Olympic Games hosted from 23 July to 8 August 2032 and the Paralympic Games to be hosted from 24 August to 5 September 2032.
It’s been a saga – one filled with shifting goals, political handovers, public backlash, and endless debate – but after more than 1,300 days since Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queensland finally has a clear path forward.
What began as a confident stride toward hosting a “new norm” Games quickly turned into a complex tangle of uncertainty. A change in state government threw the original plans into question, triggering a comprehensive 100-Day Review, followed by expert-led assessments, stakeholder consultations, and no shortage of community concern.
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Delivery Plan has officially been released – setting out a renewed, focused, and (most importantly) realistic blueprint for infrastructure, transport, and sporting venues. After delays and disagreements, Queensland is back on track to deliver a world-class Games that not only showcases elite sport but leaves behind a lasting legacy for future generations.
The road has been anything but smooth – but finally, the direction is set, and the torch is lit.
What is the 2032 Delivery Plan
The 2032 Delivery Plan is an infrastructure delivery plan which identifies the infrastructure and venues required to accommodate various sport disciplines. The plan is also designed to build a lasting legacy. It aims to improve transport, upgrade infrastructure, and boost connectivity across the region, creating long-term benefits for future generations of Queenslanders.
The 2032 Delivery Plan will be put into action and delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority. It outlines how a $7.1 billion venue capital works program will allow the Games to reach beyond Brisbane and enable Queensland to benefit from the legacy for years after 2032.
New laws to make delivery easier
The Queensland Government has introduced new legislative amendments to fast-track the delivery of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and ensure long-term infrastructure and transport legacies for the state.
Strengthening the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements (BOPGA) Act 2021, the reforms streamline approvals, clarify responsibilities, and empower the newly established Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to deliver venues, villages, and transport projects on time and on budget.
Governance changes include a leaner Organising Committee Board and a new Games Leadership Group, improving decision-making and oversight.
Video Source: ABC News via YouTube
The Olympic Venues
🆕 New Venues
| Venue | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Olympic Stadium | Victoria Park, Brisbane | 63,000-seat stadium for athletics and ceremonies. |
| National Aquatic Centre | Spring Hill, Brisbane | 25,000-seat facility for swimming, diving, and water polo. |
| Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre | Petrie | 7,000-seat arena for boxing events. |
| Redland Whitewater Centre | Birkdale | 8,000-seat venue for canoe slalom events. |
| Rowing & Canoe Sprint Venue | Fitzroy River, Rockhampton | New venue for rowing and canoe sprint events. |
| Equestrian Centre of Excellence | Toowoomba | New facility for equestrian events. |
| Athletes’ Village | RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane | Accommodation for over 10,000 athletes; to be converted into permanent housing post-Games. |
Victoria Park Stadium
A new stadium with the ability to seat 63,000 spectators will be developed in Victoria Park. With its prime inner-city location, stunning city views, and seamless integration into a master-planned park, this new stadium is set to become an iconic venue for sport and entertainment.
Designed to host a wide variety of events – including AFL, test cricket, and major concerts – it will also serve as the future home of the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat, and Queensland Bulls. The site offers flexible design options, allowing for a smart balance between stadium use and public park access.
National Aquatic Centre
A new National Aquatic Centre is set to be built on the current Centenary Pool site in Spring Hill, transforming it into Australia’s leading destination for aquatic sports. Purpose-built to serve as a national training and competition hub, the facility will include two major stadiums with large indoor pools catering to elite athletes across all four major aquatic disciplines.
During the 2032 Games, the venue will temporarily expand to seat over 25,000 spectators. Most aquatic events will be held here, with additional support from the upgraded Brisbane Aquatic Centre in Chandler.
After the Games, the National Aquatic Centre will remain a premier sporting asset, offering 8,000 permanent seats.
🛠️ Upgraded Venues
| Venue | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Tennis Centre | Tennyson, Brisbane | Addition of a new 3,000-seat showcourt and 12 match courts. |
| Chandler Sports Precinct | Chandler, Brisbane | Enhanced to become Australia’s first Paralympic Centre of Excellence. |
| RNA Showgrounds (Main Arena) | Bowen Hills, Brisbane | Upgraded arena with 20,000-seat capacity; part of the Athletes’ Village development. |
| Barlow Park | Cairns | Stadium and field upgrades for athletics and football events. |
| Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium) | Milton, Brisbane | Hosting football finals and rugby sevens; existing venue with necessary enhancements. |
| Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | South Brisbane | Hosting multiple indoor sports; existing venue with temporary modifications. |
Transformed RNA Showgrounds
The iconic Brisbane Showgrounds precinct in Bowen Hills is set to undergo a major transformation.
The Main Arena will be upgraded to host Olympic events, turning it into a world-class venue that will attract both local and international attention during the Games.
A brand-new Athlete Village will also be built within the precinct. This village will house athletes and officials during the Games and is designed with the future in mind. After the Olympics, it will be converted into permanent housing, helping to meet Brisbane’s growing demand for inner-city homes.
Upgraded Queensland Tennis Centre
The Queensland Government has announced a significant redevelopment of the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson, Brisbane, as part of its long-term strategy to enhance the state’s sporting infrastructure ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A major highlight of the upgrade will be the construction of a brand-new, 3,000-seat showcourt arena, designed to complement the existing 5,500-seat Pat Rafter Arena. This new venue will provide a mid-sized space ideal for high-profile matches and ATP/WTA events, boosting Brisbane’s ability to host international tournaments.
In addition to the new arena, the upgrade will also include the development of 12 new match courts, expanding the centre’s capacity for training, competition, and grassroots development. These new courts will be fully integrated into the existing precinct and are expected to feature modern spectator and player facilities.
The redevelopment is part of the Queensland Government’s $1.1 billion investment into sports infrastructure in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032. By increasing the number of world-class courts and facilities, the upgrade will ensure the Queensland Tennis Centre can attract more elite events like the Brisbane International and potentially other ATP and WTA tournaments.
Transport Investment
Queensland’s road network is undergoing significant upgrades to handle increased travel demand during the Olympics and beyond. Below is an overview of key road and rail projects linked to Olympic preparations.
Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Statewide)
The Bruce Highway (Brisbane to Cairns) is the backbone of Queensland’s road network and is seeing an investment exceeding $9 billion for safety, capacity and flood resilience improvements. This program, jointly funded by federal and state governments, encompasses dozens of projects over 1,700 km.
Notable works include the Tiaro Bypass (a new four-lane highway section near Maryborough to mitigate flooding), the Rockhampton Ring Road (17.4 km of new highway west of Rockhampton with a new Fitzroy River bridge), and flood immunity upgrades at Goorganga Plains near Proserpine.
Many of these upgrades will support Olympic logistics and regional accessibility – for example, the Rockhampton Ring Road will facilitate access to the upgraded rowing venue on the Fitzroy River.
In North Queensland, recently completed duplications like the Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 (6 km of the Bruce Highway around Townsville, delivered at a cost of ~$280 million) have improved capacity for traffic to Townsville’s stadium, which will host Olympic football matches (Source: abc.net.au). Similarly, in Far North Queensland the Cairns Ring Road (Captain Cook Highway) upgrade through suburbs like Stratford will enhance connectivity ahead of any Olympic events or training in the region delivering2032.com.au.
Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades – Brisbane to Gold Coast
The M1, the critical motorway linking Brisbane and the Gold Coast (another key Olympic city), is undergoing staged widening and interchange upgrades. Projects under the $2.3 billion M1 program include upgrading an 8 km stretch from Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill (south of Brisbane) and a 10 km stretch from Varsity Lakes to Tugun on the southern Gold Coast (Source: tmr.qld.gov.au).
The Varsity Lakes–Tugun section (cost ~$1.5 billion) is being expanded from four to six lanes and improving exits in preparation for 2032 tmr.qld.gov.au. These upgrades, funded by Queensland and Australian governments, are scheduled to progressively finish by 2025–2026 to ease congestion for Olympic travelers
Improved transport network with new rail lines and stations, northern and eastern Brisbane bus corridors, upgrades to the M1, faster rail from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, and The Wave, with a rail line running from Beerwah to Birtinya linking with metro services all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport, through Maroochydore.
Projected Construction Jobs for Brisbane 2032 Olympics in Queensland
Hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is expected to create a massive boost in construction employment across Queensland. Building experts estimate that an additional 30,000 to 40,000 construction workers will be needed each year until 2032 to deliver all the planned projects – including Olympic venues and associated infrastructure (Source: ABC News).
The Games infrastructure program will represent the largest infrastructure investment in Queensland’s history. Major new venues and upgrades will be a huge source of construction jobs, particularly in South-East Queensland.
The new 63,000-seat Olympic stadium at Victoria Park in Brisbane and a new National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill will employ thousands of workers – for comparison, Perth’s Optus Stadium (approx. 60,000 seats) employed about 8,600 people during its construction, so Brisbane’s stadium is expected to require a similar magnitude of workforce. A new indoor sports arena on the Gold Coast (planned 12–15k seats) is projected to employ ~1,800 construction workers at its peak (100 Day Review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure).
The Gold Coast will also get a new athletes’ village and benefit from the Brisbane–Gold Coast faster rail project and M1 highway upgrades. These projects will likely involve a few thousand jobs, spanning civil engineers, construction labor, and associated suppliers, boosting the Gold Coast construction sector.
In conclusion, preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Games are driving a construction boom that will require an enormous workforce.
Fun facts about the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Brisbane 2032 is set to be the first Olympic Games contractually obligated to be climate-positive. This means the event aims to reduce more carbon emissions than it produces, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in large-scale events.
Unlike previous Olympics concentrated in a single city, Brisbane 2032 will utilize a decentralized approach. Events will be spread across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional centers like Cairns and Townsville. This strategy aims to distribute economic benefits and reduce the need for extensive new infrastructure.
Brisbane Zone
- The Gabba (Athletics)
- Brisbane Arena (Swimming)
- Brisbane Showgrounds (Equestrian)
- South Bank & Victoria Park (Live sites & fan zones)
Gold Coast Zone
- Broadbeach (Beach Volleyball)
- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
- Carrara Stadium (Athletics & Rugby Sevens)
Sunshine Coast Zone
- Sunshine Coast Stadium (Football)
- Alexandra Headland (Cycling)
- Birtinya (Triathlon & Rowing training)
Regional & Supporting Venues
- Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Toowoomba, and Rockhampton will also host selected events like football, basketball, and rowing.
Source: 100 Day Review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure
Source: Queensland Premier launches 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venue infrastructure review
Source: Queensland Premier rejects plans for a brand new $3.4bn Olympic stadium
Source: Queensland Government introduces independent statutory body for 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Source: Queensland Government 2025 Media Release
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