The Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) welcomes the findings and outcomes of the Queensland Government’s 100-Day Review into Olympic venues and infrastructure delivery for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From the beginning, the Games bid was about more than sport. It was about creating a generational legacy for Queensland through the development of critical infrastructure that would drive economic growth and serve communities well beyond 2032. Investments in public transport critically, new urban precincts, housing, and social infrastructure were key pillars of the bid and remain vital for the state’s future. The peak body is delighted to see a clear focus on building beyond 2032.
QMCA CEO Andrew Chapman said the Government’s decision to progress with a clear plan provides much-needed certainty to the construction and infrastructure sector. “A clear and certain plan for the delivery of games and legacy infrastructure is welcomed by QMCA and our member companies.”
“The outcome of the review, along with the plans outlined today by the Crisafulli Government, allows our members to plan, invest, and mobilise to help deliver not just world-class venues but also the long-term infrastructure that will shape Queensland for generations,” Mr. Chapman said.
The 100-day review recommended that:
- A new stadium 63,000 seat stadium be built at Victoria Park
- New National Aquatic Centre at Centenary Pool in Spring Hill, new Whitewater Arena at Redlands, new multi purpose indoor sporting facilities at Petrie and Logan and indoor arena on the sunshine and gold coasts
- Upgrades to RNA Showgrounds, Toowoomba Showgrounds, Gold Coast Hockey facilities, Queensland Tennis Centre
- Athletes Villages at RNA Showgrounds, Rockhampton, Cairns, Gold Coast (Royal Pines) and Maroochydore
- Significant investment in transport infrastructure, including:
- Bruce Highway Upgrades across the entire length of the highway
- Faster Rail to Sunshine Coast to Birtinya and a Rapid Bus Metro System to connect through to Maroochydore and the Sunshine Coast Airport
- A market-led proposal to build an indoor live entertainment venue at the former Go-Print site in Woolloongabba
“QMCA congratulates the GIICA board and review panel and the State Government on the development of a plan for the 2032 Games that goes beyond Brisbane and creates a Games that will provide a legacy for every region of the state. From equestrian in Toowoomba to football in Cairns, regional communities will see investment in facilities, transport infrastructure, housing and grassroots initiatives that will meet the original ideals of utilising Olympic investment to create a meaningful legacy that goes beyond 2032.”
QMCA and its members now call on all stakeholders—government, industry, and community—to support the plan and work collaboratively to deliver the Games and their legacy.
“The delivery timeline for the Games is fixed. At the same time, Queensland has more than $100 billion worth of major non-Olympic infrastructure projects in the pipeline for delivery in the next 5 years,” Mr Chapman said.
“To meet these challenges, we must be innovative, efficient, and collaborative. This includes early involvement of contractors in the procurement and design process, ensuring private sector participation in precinct and venue development, and adopting proven delivery models such as Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and collaborative contracting frameworks.”
“QMCA is enthused and encouraged to work with the Queensland Government to ensure that the plan engages industry from the outset and ensures that the delivery of Olympic and legacy infrastructure is efficient, future-focused, and maximises community benefit. Let’s show the world how we in Queensland can deliver the Olympics infrastructure program on time and on budget.”
“We have one chance to get this right. If we get it right, we can deliver not only an outstanding Games but also transformative infrastructure for Queensland, providing our state with a legacy of modern, world-class infrastructure that will benefit future generations,” Mr Chapman said.
