Queensland Government begins procurement for Brisbane 2032 Games precinct

The Queensland Government has commenced the procurement process for the Victoria Park precinct Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. 

The Expression of Interest (EOI) opened today will kickstart the integrated Master Plan for the Victoria Park precinct, including the Brisbane Showgrounds and surrounds.

The project will reimagine the inner Brisbane precinct as a world-class hub for recreation, events, entertainment, and lifestyle, leaving a lasting legacy for Queenslanders well beyond the Games.

Commenting on the EOI, Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie stated "with the precinct to include Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park, the National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill and the Brisbane Athlete Village in Brisbane Showgrounds, it will become a key part of Queensland’s Games legacy."

The EOI follows the Federal Government having earlier this month announced that their $3.435 billion contribution to the $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program will be refined and reallocated to ensure legacy Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure is delivered for 2032 and beyond.

Both Governments will work together to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland, including the main Games stadium and National Aquatic Centre.

The 63,000 seat capacity main stadium at Victoria Park will become the home to AFL and cricket in Queensland and is expected to attract major national and international events, leaving a lasting legacy for 2032 and beyond.

During the 2032 Games, this stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics events.

The first phase of the project is the development of the Victoria Park Precinct Master Plan, which will include technical site investigations, planning, and design activities to support infrastructure delivery.

The Master Plan will identify the major pieces of connectivity and public realm infrastructure required for the precinct to operate both during the Games and the decades beyond.

The Master Plan will focus on world-class and iconic public and green spaces, improving connectivity, and creating seamless experiences for the thousands expected to enjoy the precinct during and long after the Games.

Key precinct highlights include:

• A Main Stadium to replace the ageing Gabba, with increased seating capacity and improved accessibility standards at Victoria Park.

• A National Aquatic Centre at the Spring Hill Centenary Pool site, providing facilities for both Games competition and community use.

• The Brisbane Athlete Village at the Brisbane Showgrounds, potentially delivering a significant housing legacy post-Games.

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympics and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander said the Government was investing in world-class sporting infrastructure for 2032 and beyond. 

Minister Mander noted "the Victoria Park precinct will leave a lasting legacy in Brisbane well beyond the Games.

“(We are) working tirelessly to deliver the Games Queenslanders deserve with expressions of interests now open for a number of key venues.”  

Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, welcomed the opportunity for Brisbane residents to have their say, adding "wWe reimagined Victoria Park from a golf course into a vibrant, world-class precinct with more for residents to see and do."vision for this incredible precinct.”

The Queensland Government is working closely with Brisbane City Council, the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), and other key stakeholders to ensure integrated design outcomes across the precinct.

The EOI is now open for master planning Principal Contractors and their sub-contractor teams to lead this foundational phase. 

The EOI is live on the VendorPanel website and will close on Friday 1st August, ahead of a request for tender process to short-listed proponents.

Click here for more information or to submit an EOI.

Image: The Queensland Government's concept for the Brisbane's Victoria Park Precinct a new Games stadium and the planned National Aquatic Centre.