RAIL - Back On Track Forum

QuoteHe said a co-ordination agency would instead sit in-house with the state government, because the infrastructure that is being built is for Queenslanders.

 

Well I sure hope an office is established in the Co-ordinator General's department.

https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/coordinator-general

What can go wrong.  Clearly the state government doesn't want to share the glory with anyone -- the feds are there just to provide dollars. Something tells me as we all walk to The Gabba for the games opening ceremony (no cars remember), or arrive in our sky taxi, we will be bringing our own cushions and fold-out camp chairs to sit on, the stadium not being quite finished.

Not to worry, the government PR spin doctors will tell the world it is an aussie tradition to bring a seat or a picnic rug -- and don't forget the eskies. I am taking bets that one of the scenes in the opening ceremony will be a whole lot of blokes and sheilas in thongs, T-shirts, shorts and towelling hats, with slip, slop, slap zinc cream on their noses all hooning around the Gabba cricket pitch riding motorised eskies. There's your innovative transport solution solved in one go!

Quote from: RowBro on March 09, 2023, 14:10:47 PM

Quote from: ozbob on March 09, 2023, 13:45:51 PM

Couriermail --> Qld 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games independent infrastructure body scrapped $

QuoteDeputy Premier Steven Miles has revealed there will be no independent agency that will oversee the critical infrastructure needed for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mr Miles confirmed for the first time on Thursday that any such independent agency had been scrapped.

He said a co-ordination agency would instead sit in-house with the state government, because the infrastructure that is being built is for Queenslanders.

The Deputy Premier insisted the responsible state government agencies were capable of delivering the relevant infrastructure. ...

Seems like yet another broken promise... 

all we will get is roads, roads, roads, roads oh and even more roads!!!

Couriermail --> Games of thrones: Palaszczuk tightens grip as Olympic agency binned $

QuotePremier and Olympics Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk will assume control of Games infrastructure projects after scrapping a planned independent body.

The Queensland government has walked away from creating a powerful agency that would have had a major say over the 2032 Games – with Premier and Olympics Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk's department to take charge instead.

The Olympic Co-ordination Authority was to have sat alongside the Brisbane Organising Committee as a principal delivery entity for the Games, and involve all three levels of government.

But Deputy Premier Steven Miles – the minister assisting the Premier on Games infrastructure – revealed on Thursday that the OCA would not go ahead after months of speculation, with  ...

Brisbanetimes --> Queensland backtracks on Brisbane Olympic authority

QuoteThe Queensland government will officially go it alone in delivering Olympic infrastructure, despite assurances to the IOC that an independent body would be established to oversee preparations.

Deputy Premier Steven Miles hit back at criticism from former prime minister Scott Morrison in The Australian that an Olympic Co-ordination Authority had not been established, despite it being an "express understanding" between the Morrison and Palaszczuk governments. ...

 

 

London had good public transport for the Olympics too!

ABC News --> Swimming Australia calls for new acquatics centre to be legacy of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

QuoteA new home of Australian swimming needs to be built in Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the peak body for the sport says.

Key points:
. The swimming events are planned to take place at the yet-to-be-built Brisbane Live arena
. Swimming Australia said any new pool would be an asset to the community
. The peak body said its "preference" was not a drop-in pool

The current plan for the swimming event at the Games involves a drop-in pool at the planned Brisbane Live entertainment arena to be built at Roma Street with $2.5 billion in funding from the federal government.

But Swimming Australia chief executive Eugenie Buckley said while the drop-in pool would be "wonderful for fans" during the Games, it would not leave behind a legacy for swimming — a sport that has delivered almost 50 per cent of Australia's medals. ...

Swimming Australia makes a good a point ...

Quote from: Stillwater on March 09, 2023, 16:19:39 PMWhat can go wrong.  Clearly the state government doesn't want to share the glory with anyone -- the feds are there just to provide dollars. Something tells me as we all walk to The Gabba for the games opening ceremony (no cars remember), or arrive in our sky taxi, we will be bringing our own cushions and fold-out camp chairs to sit on, the stadium not being quite finished.

Not to worry, the government PR spin doctors will tell the world it is an aussie tradition to bring a seat or a picnic rug -- and don't forget the eskies. I am taking bets that one of the scenes in the opening ceremony will be a whole lot of blokes and sheilas in thongs, T-shirts, shorts and towelling hats, with slip, slop, slap zinc cream on their noses all hooning around the Gabba cricket pitch riding motorised eskies. There's your innovative transport solution solved in one go!

It's shaping up as a giant cluster-fuk Mr Stillwater! 

Many years ago myself and a couple of mates took an Army trunk filled with ice and stubbies, which we had on a strong pram to wheel into the 'Gabba for the cricket! In those days it still had the greyhound track.  It was always a highlight of the day to do some laps at the tea interval powered by XXXX ... ha ha ....

https://twitter.com/DavidCrisafulli/status/1634006406075678722

The Coordinating Authority was to have representation from the three levels of government (and others) and was to have acted as a 'clearing and sorting house' for issues where all players had a stake. In effect, the Queensland Government has said 'damn you' and instead will run the Games preparation 'in house' with tame public servants and using a system of government that has proven to be flawed, especially when it comes to coordinating public transport for SEQ. Involvement of three levels of government (now just one) would have allowed the expertise within the Commonwealth Government and BCC to be drawn upon to shoulder the workload. At a time when SEQ is groaning with new residents arriving every day and planning for the infrastructure, water supply and other needs those people will require, the pressured Queensland Public Service will be required to take on the extra workload of staging of the Games presents.

Queensland has refused to set up a single Public Transport body for SEQ (a la Western Australia) and the Olympic Coordinating Authority was to have charge of transport issues associated with the Games. The involvement of the feds in the authority might have been the conduit for them to work through the issues, see where it could further assist, and provide additional funding for PT projects that could be described as legacy projects following the Games. That possibility has gone out the window. Queensland will continue to play the politics around the 'show us the money' scenario – 'just give us the money and let Queensland get on with things' and 'the reason why these Games won't be as successful as we would have liked is that the feds have not given us sufficient money.' (It is the state government, not the federal government, that signed the paperwork with the IOC to stage the Games.)

Does the Premier actually believe she will be around in that role in 2032, to bask like Roman Emperor Nero in public adoration at the Games Opening Ceremony? As Lord Sebastian Coe reflects, an Olympic Coordinating Authority would have had pollies of both sides on board, so should the government of the day gets thrown out, the incoming government has shadow ministers will full knowledge and able to be effective from Day 1 of any changeover. It looks as though Qld Labor wants to freeze out the Opposition and then, after a change of government, do all that it can to frustrate the Olympic preparation in some sort of short-sighted political vendetta.

Finally, we come to transparency and accountability. The Olympic Coordinating Authority was to have had charge of a public reporting mechanism and an annual report process to inform the public about Games preparation activities. The 'in-house' arrangements to be adopted allows for all sorts of funding arrangements and dealings to be conducted largely without public scrutiny – shades of the Days of Joh.

^

An astute assessment, thank you.

Quote from: ozbob on March 10, 2023, 10:09:11 AMABC News --> Swimming Australia calls for new acquatics centre to be legacy of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

QuoteA new home of Australian swimming needs to be built in Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the peak body for the sport says.

Key points:
. The swimming events are planned to take place at the yet-to-be-built Brisbane Live arena
. Swimming Australia said any new pool would be an asset to the community
. The peak body said its "preference" was not a drop-in pool

The current plan for the swimming event at the Games involves a drop-in pool at the planned Brisbane Live entertainment arena to be built at Roma Street with $2.5 billion in funding from the federal government.

But Swimming Australia chief executive Eugenie Buckley said while the drop-in pool would be "wonderful for fans" during the Games, it would not leave behind a legacy for swimming — a sport that has delivered almost 50 per cent of Australia's medals. ...

Swimming Australia makes a good a point ...

I always thought that a brand new aquatic centre would be needed.

Syd. Mel and Adl all have modern Olympic standard centres that are also leisure centres for public use with magnesium pools, spas saunas and steam. It's an unique opportunity to build a new aquatic centre closer to the CBD. Plenty of room around the Gabba for one.

Couriermail --> Sydney Olympics proof of important role of coordination authority $

QuoteThe man charged with overseeing Sydney's Olympic Coordination Authority was awarded the IOC's top honour following the event for his crucial role – a role which will not exist after the Palaszczuk government dumped the plans.

Sydney's OCA was an integral arm in the lead-up to the 2000 Games – famously dubbed the "best Olympic Games ever" by then-IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch at the closing ceremony

Following the 2000 Games, OCA chair David Richmond was awarded the gold Olympic Order, with then-Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates saying "Australia and the Olympic movement owe David a great debt for what he achieved", and he "helped pull it all together". ...

^ big blunder this.  The optics are very bad and it sends the wrong messages, absolutely.

Free kicks to the LNP and Greens ...

Sent to all outlets:

No Olympic Co-ordination Authority - worse outcomes for public transport?

11th March 2023

Greetings,

The Queensland State Government has decided that an Olympic Co-ordination Authority is not needed.

It has been reported that "Transport Minister Mark Bailey also defended the decision on Friday, saying the state government had a proven record on delivering infrastructure projects in conjunction with the commonwealth." (1).

Well Cross River Rail has zero funding from the Commonwealth, while other states have enjoyed considerable funding from the Commonwealth for key projects.

A RAIL Back On Track Member has summed up this decision as:

"The Coordinating Authority was to have representation from the three levels of government (and others) and was to have acted as a 'clearing and sorting house' for issues where all players had a stake. In effect, the Queensland Government has said 'damn you and instead will run the Games preparation 'in house' with tame public servants and using a system of government that has proven to be flawed, especially when it comes to coordinating public transport for SEQ." (see reference 2 for full comment).

Here is a list of some of the public transport deficits that should be addressed by 2032.  Will they?

Unlikely, the % figures are our estimate of the likelihood of completion prior to 2032.

The State going it alone is just going to make the public transport service and infrastructure shortfalls even more acute in our view.

1.  Gold Coast light rail stage 3  100%

2.  Gold Coast light rail stage 4  70%

3.  Kuraby - Beenleigh quadruplication  70%

4.  Beerburrum to Landsborough duplication 10%

5.  Beerwah to Maroochydore branch line  0%

6.  ATP ETCS L2 entire Citytrain network  10%

7.  Improvements on the Cleveland line - single section Manly - Cleveland 5%

8.  Service frequency improvements on the entire Citytrain network 10%

9.  Sunshine Coast mass transit  20%

10. Proper bus network reform for all regions  10%

11. Fast rail  0%

12. Brisbane Metro extension to Chandler (Mass transit access to Sleeman Sports Complex) 90%

13. GCLR stage 5? 6? Down Nerang Broadbeach road (Mass transit access to Carrara Sports Precinct) 0%

14. Airtrain tickets at regular Translink prices (so international punters don't have to take a mortgage just to travel into town) 90%

15. Extension of rail line to Hamilton (Athletes village access) 0%

16. Passenger rail to Beaudesert (are you going to run shuttle buses to Wyaralong from Roma Street???) 0%

17. All train stations with full disability access (it will be an international embarrassment to have non-wheelchair accessible stations in 2032. Especially at high profile stations without full level boarding like Central and South Bank) 80%

It is difficult to be confident about legacy outcomes for public transport when one considers these deficits and the decision to dump the Olympic Coordinating Authority.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org


1. Couriermail --> Sydney Olympics proof of important role of coordination authority
https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/brisbane-olympics-and-paralympics-2032/sydney-olympics-proof-of-important-role-of-coordination-authority/news-story/b487a879547c53911d9d75395f8b7f4a

2. RBoT Member's comment
https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?msg=268393

Facebook ...

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1634251583663017984

More murky waters ...      

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The Australian 11th March 2023 Page 3 (not online)

STATE'S RACE FOR SECRET DEAL ON
$2.5BN OLYMPIC VENUE
JAMIE WALKER

QuoteThe Queensland government is seeking to lock in a secret deal on the future of a key $2.5bn Brisbane Olympics venue, potentially preventing the federal government from contracting the development rights to a cashed-up private consortium. Live Nation Entertainment, the international promoter of blockbuster acts such as Harry Styles and U2, is leading a bid to build the 17,000-seat Brisbane Arena in a deal with the federal government that could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. ...

Interesting footnote to the article:

The list of required transport projects for the Games cited by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia takes in the Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade on the Sunshine Coast ($550m), Beerwah to Maroochydore rail extension ($3.2bn), Brisbane metro transit system ($1.7bn), Coomera Connector motorway, stage 1 ($2.1bn) and Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail, Kuraby to Beenleigh upgrade ($2.6bn).

We can't have a deal that saves the taxpayer hundreds of millions of dollars, can we. Lets plan something that won't face the scrutiny of an Olympic Games Coordinating Authority.

The same story estimates that transport required for the games is worth $10 billion ...... so the state government having frozen the feds out of the process, will they find that level of funding on their own?

https://twitter.com/JonathanPBryant/status/1634482287768383491


 

Lethbridge's cartoon in today's Sunday Mail says it all!

Quote from: Stillwater on March 12, 2023, 14:26:22 PMLethbridge's cartoon in today's Sunday Mail says it all!

Courierail --> 'Cuts red tape': Who gets seat at the table for Brisbane 2032 Games infrastructure oversight revealed $

QuoteMayors, state and federal ministers will all have a voice at the table for Brisbane 2032 Games's powerful co-ordination office, which itself will be "accountable to the parliament", it will be revealed on Tuesday.

It can now be revealed that co-ordination office, and the Olympic infrastructure office, will report to a specially-formed "leaders forum", made up of representatives from state, federal and local government.

But Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will keep a firm hand on the wheel, chairing the forum, which has oversight of the co-ordination office within her own department. ...

Reactive polyticks, the worst kind .. 

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1635284215230251011

Couriermail --> Editorial: Games co-ordination office must get moving on massive job still ahead $

QuoteHistory shows that to host a successful Olympics and Paralympics, you need to not only have a highly capable Organising Committee but also a highly functional co-ordination authority that brings together all the other "Games delivery partners".

This is why it was so important the Palaszczuk government has come up with what it will announce on Tuesday – a formal body comprising representatives of all three levels of government that have skin in the 2032 Games to oversee the co-ordination office that will be established within the Premier's own department.

There had been serious concerns raised about the very likely prospect that the co-ordination office would be too close to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk after her deputy, Steven Miles, spoke perhaps a little too prematurely last week and revealed the traditional model of a stand-alone co-ordination authority had been rejected. ...

" ... The venues are now locked and loaded, but the legacy strategy and the plan around related transport and other infrastructure need to be delivered. ... "

This sort of sh%t should have been sorted out a year + ago.

Time is fleeting ...

Will Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's favourite demolition contractors, the Deen Brothers, get the contract for the demolition of The 'Gabba Cricket Stadium? I wonder whether they still offer a keen price for knockdown jobs after midnight.

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/97364

Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office

14th March 2023

Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure
The Honourable Dr Steven Miles

Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement
The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe

. IOC Vice-President John Coates has welcomed the formation of the Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office
. The Coordination Office will be led by Director General Graham Fraine as the Chief Executive Officer
. Deloitte was engaged to recommend to government the best structure of the Coordination Office

The Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office has been formalised and will coordinate delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in agreement with Games partners including:

. The Commonwealth Government
. Queensland Government
. Brisbane City Council
. Gold Coast Council
. Sunshine Coast Council
. SEQ Council of Mayors
. International Olympic Committee (IOC)
. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG)
. Australian Olympic Committee and
. Paralympics Australia

An independent report prepared by Deloitte recommended establishment of a Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office.

Deloitte studied arrangements for the London and Sydney games and recommended a fit-for-purpose approach for Brisbane.

Key differences for Brisbane include:

. 84% of venues already exist
. No major infrastructure being built solely for the Games and
. Assets remaining in public ownership

Unlike a delivery authority model, the Coordination Office is accountable to the Parliament.

The Deloitte recommendation recognises the State Government's existing expertise in delivering infrastructure and recommends the Coordination Office for its ability to cut red tape and avoid unnecessary bureaucratic double-up and costs.

The Deloitte report said: "The model leverages existing capability and legislative powers within agencies.

"There is a high level of goodwill and willingness to cooperate among Games Delivery Partners which good governance will facilitate..."

The Coordination Office will oversee many aspects of the games including infrastructure, but also First Nations, environment, legacy, and security.

The Office will headed by the Director-General of the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Graham Fraine. Mr Fraine has held a number of senior roles in the government including former Deputy Under-Treasurer.

Underpinning that crucial coordinating body, is the Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Office, which will design and deliver the key venues, villages, and transport infrastructure.

A Leader's Forum which includes Federal, State and Council representatives will work in tandem with the Brisbane 2032Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG).

The structure will be reviewed after two years to ensure it continues to be the best model in the lead up to 2032.

Quotes attributable to the Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Annastacia Palaszczuk:

"This body represents nine months of discussion with all of our Games partners on the best and most efficient way of delivering the best Olympic and Paralympic Games ever.

"It cuts red tape while, at the same time, provides input from all of our Games partners.

"Teamwork won us these Games. Teamwork will help us deliver them."

Quotes attributable to John Coates AC, IOC Vice-President:

"This model makes eminent sense to me.

"The IOC has been discussing the governance model with Brisbane 2032. The IOC continues to explore savings and efficiencies to our Games delivery model.

"This is for the benefit of all future Games organizers, including Brisbane 2032.

"The last thing we should be doing is adding layers of bureaucracy. Pleasingly this model does not."

Quotes attributable to the President of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, Andrew Liveris:

"The Queensland Government will lead venue and infrastructure delivery and has subsequently led the design of the governance model.

"We are pleased the final governance framework will be directed by a Leadership Forum, which includes the Organising Committee, Queensland and Australian Governments and other Games Delivery Partners so that key decision-makers are at the table.

"We will continue to work with all Games Delivery Partners to ensure venues and infrastructure are delivered in line with our commitments to the IOC and to the long-term best interests of the local communities."

Quotes attributable to Steven Miles, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure:

"We're getting on with the job of planning for and delivering the Games venues, because it is infrastructure our growing state needs.

"We don't need another bureaucracy, the Queensland Government leads the delivery of roads, hospitals, schools and sporting infrastructure across the state, it makes sense to build Games infrastructure too."

Quotes attributable to Sport Minister and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement Stirling Hinchliffe:

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fast-track the enduring benefits Queenslanders want to achieve from the biggest and most prestigious event on the planet. 

"In addition, our 12 member Brisbane 2032 Legacy Committee is already compiling great community ideas.

"The Legacy Forum on 22 March - with 500 of the brightest minds – will bring together Queenslanders' economic, social, cultural and infrastructure aspirations like never before.

"It's a truly unique chance to transform Queensland for current and future generations through lasting legacies of Brisbane 2032."

Quotes attributable to CEO of Paralympics Australia Catherine Clark:

"Delivering two of the world's biggest events comes with significant complexity. It requires a team effort from a myriad of stakeholders to plan, decide and act together in pursuit of a common objective.

"We support the work that has been done to date involving all Games Partners to determine the most appropriate governance model for an endeavour of this magnitude.

"Getting the right structures and ways of working in place is critical to delivering great outcomes for paralympic sport and for all Australians."

Quotes attributable to Chair of Paralympics Australia Jock O'Callaghan:

"This decision-making model provides a strong mechanism for all three levels of government and Games Delivery Partners to come together in creating a world class event which will also provide a powerful legacy for decades to come.

"This is great news, not just for Paralympians but for everyone associated with the Games.  Connecting decision-making and delivery has created a body with a clear vision and the ability to achieve lasting change."   

Quotes attributable to Mayor of Gold Coast City Council Tom Tate:

"2032 will be a Games for all of Queensland.

"It's a once I in a lifetime opportunity to showcase South East Queensland to the world.

"Just like we did with the Commonwealth Games, when all three levels of Government work together, we can achieve more."

Quotes attributable to Mayor of Sunshine Coast Council Mark Jamieson:

"The Olympic and Paralympic Games brings with it significant investment opportunities on the Sunshine Coast - our Council has been on the journey to attract the Games since early 2015 and I know all levels of government are committed to delivering the infrastructure our communities need.

"We will all continue to work co-operatively to progress these objectives.

"Having seen the proposed governance model, I am confident that there is an appropriate level of engagement and opportunities for input from the Sunshine Coast."

Quotes attributable to Deloitte:

"We have been privileged to work with the nine Games partners including State and Federal Governments, local governments and Olympic and Paralympic bodies to design a governance model which will ensure the Games are delivered on time with all partners having appropriate input at every step of the way.

We believe the Brisbane Coordination Office, which is to be overseen by all Brisbane 2032 partners, will provide an effective and cooperative coordination mechanism to get this critical work done."

ENDS

Crikey, rule by Deloitte!   

The more I think about these Olympic Games the more I realise what a public transport fizzer it will be.

There will be nothing that is not already in train, for example the track amplification north of Beerburrum, the track amplification between Kuraby and Beenleigh.

Will the new trains be in service? 

Transport for the games will be reduced service timetables on lines that don't directly service a venue.

Shuttle buses, 1000s of them.

As far as any real legacy from the Olympics for public transport there will not be.

Quote from: ozbob on March 14, 2023, 11:15:04 AMShuttle buses, 1000s of them.

Yep. I can see this being a huge issue for many of the venues.

Coomera Sports and Leisure Centre > Coomera Train Station
Carrara Sports Precinct > Nerang Train Station
Wyaralong Rowing Centre > ??
Redlands Whitewater Centre > Capalaba bus station?? Birkdale train station??? (single track hahahahahaha)
Albion sports precinct > Albion train station
Kawana Sports precinct > ""Kawana"" train station (hahahaha yeah not likely)
Sleeman Sports complex and Belmont shooting complex > Carindale bus station??? Unless busway gets built....
Ballymore stadium > Wilston traion station??? Herston busway station???
Royal Queensland Golf Club > Doomben train station?? (again, laughable)
Manly boat harbour > Manly train station
Alexandra Headland road race area > ?
Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre > Nambour Train station??

Shitloads of buses required, even in venues that are relatively near train stations (ie. Manly, Coomera, Carrara, etc.)

Queensland Parliament Hansard

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/events/han/2023/2023_03_14_DAILY.pdf

Ministerial Statements

Olympic and Paralympic Games, Infrastructure

Hon. SJ MILES (Murrumba—ALP) (Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and
Paralympic Games Infrastructure) (9.51 am): The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Queensland. The significant investment in infrastructure will reshape
our capital city, our region and the entire state over the next decade and beyond. The benefits will last
long after the closing ceremony, delivering not just sporting venues but new homes, public space, retail
precincts and transport options. The Palaszczuk government is determined that the biggest contribution
of the games is the lasting legacy to our state.

Recently the Premier and I joined the Prime Minister to announce the intergovernmental
agreement for the 2032 games and today the Premier has confirmed the establishment of the Brisbane
2032 Coordination Office. The office was recommended by the IOC's global consulting partner Deloitte,
which has independently examined the best way to deliver the games. It will oversee work essential to
delivering the games including security, First Nations, sustainability, infrastructure and legacy
outcomes. Importantly, the office will be advised by an intergovernmental leaders forum with
representatives from all levels of government and games partners. My own department will work closely
with the Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office through the Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Office
to continue to progress the significant venues, villages and transport infrastructure associated with the
games. I know all of the games partners want to deliver the best games and the greatest legacy for
Queensland. Through the leaders forum we will continue to work together to achieve just that.

I want to thank the Brisbane City Council, the Gold Coast city council and the Sunshine Coast
Regional Council and the Council of Mayors for South-East Queensland and the Commonwealth
government for working with us to develop the 2032 governance model. I want to thank Lord Mayor
Schrinner and mayors Tate and Jamieson for the important contribution they will make to the leaders
forum. The Coordination Office will be led by current Director-General Graham Fraine as the chief
executive officer. Mr Fraine, the current Director-General of the Department of Regional Development,
Manufacturing and Water, has extensive experience and I am sure will do a great job at leading this
important Coordination Office.

As recommended by Deloitte, an independent performance review of the Coordination Office will
be undertaken within two years of its establishment to ensure it continues to deliver the infrastructure
and other games work efficiently and with Queensland legacy in mind. Just as we deliver the roads,
hospitals, schools and sporting infrastructure Queensland needs across the state, the Palaszczuk
government will deliver the infrastructure and services that will ensure the Brisbane 2032 games deliver
long after the closing ceremony.

Queensland Parliament Hansard

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/events/han/2023/2023_03_14_DAILY.pdf

Ministerial Statements

Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delivery

Hon. A PALASZCZUK (Inala—ALP) (Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic
Games) (9.41 am): The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are the biggest transformational events
this state is likely to see. Our strong response to the pandemic has provided Queensland with the
strongest economy in the nation. 2032 provides us with the light on the hill to deliver the infrastructure
and jobs that will drive us forward for the decades to come. No other state has this advantage and we
are making the most of it.

Let me stress once again: none of the major infrastructure we will build is solely for the Olympic
and Paralympic Games; 84 per cent of the venues we need already exist. The new facilities we will
deliver are already needed and will provide decades of use to our communities long after the closing
and opening ceremonies, and they are spread across our state. The budgets for those facilities are
dwarfed by what we already spend on vital service areas such as health and education, new and
improved hospitals, schools, social and affordable housing, and police. This is in addition to
CopperString, our Train Manufacturing Program and our $62 billion Energy and Jobs plan, mainly
based in regional Queensland.

Delivering what is needed before 2032 requires a huge effort. For almost a year, Deloitte has
been independently examining the best way to coordinate and deliver what we need. They consulted
with games partners including: the Commonwealth government, Brisbane City Council, Gold Coast
council, Sunshine Coast Council, SEQ Council of Mayors, the IOC, the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Organising Committee, the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia. They examined
Sydney 2000, London 2012, Paris 2024 and even Rio 2016. What they have recommended is a
fit-for-purpose approach to suit Brisbane 2032.

Deloitte has recommended a Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office. It recognises the state
government's existing expertise in delivering infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals.
Mr Minnikin interjected.

Opposition members interjected.

Mr SPEAKER: Order! Members to my left.

Ms PALASZCZUK: You only delivered one—

Mr SPEAKER: Order!

Ms PALASZCZUK: Look behind you. That is—

Mr SPEAKER: Order, Premier. You will direct your comments through the chair.

Ms PALASZCZUK: You still have not seen—

Mr SPEAKER: Order, members.

Ms PALASZCZUK: I was provoked, Mr Speaker.

It recognises the state government's existing expertise. It cuts red tape. It avoids unnecessary
and expensive duplication and, unlike a delivery authority model, it is accountable to this parliament.
As Deloitte said—

Opposition members interjected.

Mr SPEAKER: Order! Please cease interjections, members to my left. I would like to hear this
ministerial statement.

Ms PALASZCZUK: Deloitte said—

"The model leverages existing capability and legislative powers within agencies.
"There is a high level of goodwill and willingness to co-operate among Games Delivery Partners which good governance will facilitate."

The office will be headed by the Director-General of the Department of Regional Development,
Manufacturing and Water, Graham Fraine. Mr Fraine has held a number of senior roles in government
over numerous years including former deputy Under Treasurer. He has also worked in transport and
has experience in Treasury. He is very highly regarded. He is also—

Ms Simpson interjected.

Mr SPEAKER: The member for Maroochydore will cease her interjections.

Ms PALASZCZUK: Underpinning that crucial coordinating body is the Olympic and Paralympic
Games Infrastructure Office, which will design and deliver the key venues, villages and transport
infrastructure. Both offices report to the Brisbane 2032 Intergovernmental Leaders Forum. The forum
includes: the state and federal governments, OCOG president, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, the mayors
of the Gold and Sunshine coasts, a representative from the SEQ Council of Mayors and the Local
Government Association.

Mr Bleijie interjected.

Mr SPEAKER: Deputy Leader of the Opposition.

Ms PALASZCZUK: Not you.

Mr SPEAKER: Order!

Ms PALASZCZUK: Thank goodness for that.

Mr SPEAKER: Premier, it would be helpful if you could direct your comments through the chair.

Ms PALASZCZUK: I was provoked again, Mr Speaker. It is becoming a habit on that side of the
chamber. IOC Vice-President John Coates says—

Mr Bleijie interjected.

Mr SPEAKER: Deputy Leader of the Opposition, you are warned under the standing orders.

Ms PALASZCZUK: So rude.

Mr SPEAKER: It is not assisting the House, Premier, to make commentary on my rulings.

Ms PALASZCZUK: IOC Vice-President John Coates says, 'This model makes eminent sense to
me.' The President of Paralympics Australia, Jock O'Callaghan says, 'This is great news not just for
Paralympians but for everyone associated with the games.' Because there are still 9½ years before the
Games, this model will be reviewed after two years to ensure it is working as it should.
As I have said many times, these games do not belong to a government; they belong to all of us;
they belong to all Queenslanders. One way we are trying to ensure this is our legacy process, which
has invited online submissions from the public. These will be shared at a legacy forum in Brisbane next
week. Teamwork won us these games. It is with teamwork we will deliver them, and 2032 will go  down
as the best Olympic and Paralympic Games with benefits to Queensland for decades to come.

Queensland Parliament Hansard

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/events/han/2023/2023_03_14_DAILY.pdf

Questions Without Notice

Olympic and Paralympic Games, Infrastructure

Mr SKELTON: My question is to the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and
Paralympic Games Infrastructure. Could the Deputy Premier outline the legacy benefits the 2032
Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring to Queensland and is he aware of any other approaches?

Dr MILES: I thank the member for Nicklin for his question. I know that he knows that there has
never been a more exciting time to be a Queenslander. We are absolutely determined that the benefits
of Brisbane 2032 will not just be for Brisbane but for the entire region—in fact, the entire state. We are
at the beginning of a golden decade for all of Queensland.

We are absolutely determined that Brisbane 2032 will not just be about 2032; it will be about
every year in the lead-up and for the decades to come. It will deliver more affordable housing, fantastic
sporting infrastructure, transport to get around our region and our state and more open spaces. It will
build on the massive Cross River Rail investment led by this government which will deliver more heavy
rail and transport services right throughout the south-east, making it easier to get around and easier to
get to our brand new stadium at the Gabba where it will come together with the Brisbane City Council's
flagship transport project, the Metro.

There will be another new station at Albert Street so people can get to Queen's Wharf Brisbane—
that fantastic development we have also led. There will be a new station at Roma Street where there
will be the arena as well as the iconic Suncorp Stadium. People will be able to walk between all of those
places. There will be a new active transport corridor from Roma Street all the way to the Gabba. There
will be thousands of more affordable homes throughout those precincts from Kurilpa to the Gabba,
making sure teachers, nurses and police officers can live affordably in our city.

By having the Olympic coordination office in the Queensland government we are avoiding
duplication and bureaucracy, but we are also making sure that those assets are owned by
Queenslanders and will always be owned by Queenslanders. The only reason Scott Morrison and the
LNP wanted them owned by a delivery office is that he and those opposite never believed that
Queenslanders should own those assets. They always wanted the delivery authority to be able to sell
them off. The only solution they ever have is to privatise things that should be owned by Queenslanders.
I have bad news for those opposite: since the change of government, the new Australian
government has required that those assets never be sold; they will always be owned by Queenslanders.
They will never ever get their hands on the Gabba and they will never get to sell it off.
(Time expired)

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^ nothing really new transport wise that is not already happening.

Sunshine Coast?

https://twitter.com/7NewsSC/status/1635556806763384832

 

Sunshine Valley Gazette 15th March 2023 page 15

An absence of oversight

The Premier is now talking about some sort of 'leadership oversight group' of mayors etc., which has appeared after she copped criticism for scrapping the promised Olympic Coordination Authority as laid out in the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Agreement. It is lipstick on a pig.

At best, the leadership oversight group will be a consultative body, with the Premier and Dr Stephen Miles retaining all the power.

Last night on TV, Transport Minister Bailey said there was 'plenty of time' to build all of the transport infrastructure needed for a successful games. He is betting that the pig with lipstick will fly -- in an air taxi probably.

Well, Queensland hasn't been able to upgrade the line north of Beerburrum in 14 years, chance in 9 and a half years?

The great hope, the branch line to Maroochydore is dependent on that being achieved first.

In the statements in Parliament yesterday, it was all about Brisbane.

 

Quote from: ozbob on March 15, 2023, 07:06:37 AMWell, Queensland hasn't been able to upgrade the line north of Beerburrum in 14 years, chance in 9 and a half years?

The great hope, the branch line to Maroochydore is dependent on that being achieved first.

In the statements in Parliament yesterday, it was all about Brisbane.

 

Nothing about starting construction of the Maroochydore branch line requires the duplication to be complete. So long as the duplication is complete before the branch line is complete, there's no issue. The duplication to Beerburrum will be achieved before 2032, even if it is much slower than it should be and as such the branch to Maroochydore could start construction next year and be complete by 2032.

Is this likely... no, but I think it is important not to get stuck in this mindset (similar to the Government) that you can only do one rail project at a time.

Yes, concurrent construction is possible.  But the DSCRL is way behind the Sunshine Line upgrade.

Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line, planning
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/direct-sunshine-coast-rail-line-planning

A lot has to happen before construction can start.  Be lucky if it starts within 5 years.