Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli
Brisbane 2032: Major Legacy Infrastructure Unveiled
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.
Delivering 2032 and Beyond is the outcome of a 100 Day Review, stakeholder consultation and community input, and sets the plan for the Games, which Queensland will now get on with delivering.
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.
The Government will move the Brisbane Arena priority site to the vacant GoPrint site in Woolloongabba, paving the way for a permanent legacy in addition to a new housing and entertainment precinct over the Gabba when it is taken down.
This move will secure the future of the East Brisbane State School, ensuring it is not relocated.
Greater Brisbane will benefit from new and upgraded Games infrastructure, including:
Premier David Crisafulli said the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games would be an event Queenslanders could be proud of.
“Brisbane will be centre stage for the greatest show on earth and the benefits will last for decades after the Closing Ceremony,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“With major new venues and upgraded sports facilities, greater Brisbane will have high-performance venues attracting world events beyond 2032.
“A new stadium will allow Queensland to attract sporting and music events and be the new home for AFL and Cricket.
“Delivering 2032 and Beyond is a gamechanger for our State and with this plan we will deliver a Games all Queenslanders can be proud of.”
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/102240