Work has officially begun on Queensland’s new Olympic and Paralympic stadium, marking the start of a project the state government says will play a central role in Brisbane’s preparations for the 2032 Games.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli joined Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Andrew Powell and local young athletes to mark the commencement of early works at the site.
The stadium is set to become the future home of the Brisbane Lions and Queensland Cricket while also serving as a venue for major international sporting and entertainment events.
According to the Queensland Government, the development will form part of a broader sporting and entertainment precinct in Brisbane, with around two-thirds of the surrounding area to remain as public green space.
The project sits within the government’s 2032 Delivery Plan, which outlines infrastructure and venue developments linked to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. State leaders argue the plan is designed to leave long-term benefits beyond the event itself, with investment extending to transport, regional sporting facilities and community infrastructure.
Premier Crisafulli said the Games presented an opportunity to deliver projects that would serve Queensland communities well into the future.
The government has highlighted upgrades planned for the Bruce Highway, improvements at Barlow Park in Cairns, rowing facilities in Rockhampton and support for grassroots sporting clubs as examples of projects tied to the broader Games strategy.
The start of construction follows years of debate over venue planning and infrastructure priorities. Since Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021, successive governments have faced scrutiny over venue proposals, costs and timelines.
Mr Crisafulli criticised the former Labor Government’s handling of the project, arguing delays had slowed progress on preparations for the Games.
The opposition has previously defended its approach, maintaining that extensive reviews were necessary to ensure major infrastructure investments delivered value for taxpayers and met the long-term needs of the state.
With early works now underway, attention is expected to turn to the delivery timetable, budget management and how the new venue integrates with Brisbane’s wider urban development plans as Queensland moves closer to hosting the world’s largest sporting event.
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