Olympics Games for SEQ 2032

[nathandavid88]

^^ No but the proposed locations of the Olympic venues, based on the Archipelago proposal, would either sit inside that radius or, in the case of the main stadium, be JUST outside it (the entrance plaza might just sit inside the circle).

You shouldn't take the Archipelago proposal to mean anything though. It was a complete cold call of a proposal that no one asked for. I seriously doubt the costings they've provided too.

From what we've ascertained, the Quirk review proposed the stadium to be more where the current function centre is, which is far outside the catchment of Ekka station

Even if they go with the Function Centre location, again that is just outside of your circle (possibly intruding into it depending on the design).

In this location, I would argue that an infill station location might not be any better than Exhibition. Yes, it may be a little bit closer as the crow flies, but IIRC there is quite a change in grade across the park with railway level (roughly equivalent to Gilchrist Avenue level) being at the bottom of the rising, rolling hills of the park. Using pathways running around these rolling hills might actually result in a longer walk up/down a steeper gradients.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Brisbane 2032 Games: Independent Olympic body immune to scrutiny $

The formation of an independent authority to build Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure could create more secrecy, the state's information commissioner has warned.

Under current laws, documents held by the Organising Committee for the 20323 Olympic Games that were communicated in confidence from the Australian and International Olympic committees are exempt from the state's Right to Information Act.

The exemption was controversially granted in 2021 by then premier and Olympics minister Annastacia Palaszczuk, who said it was justified given the sensitive nature of some of the documents. ...

RTI = ' right to impede ' !! 

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1788246065965420843

[ozbob]

Government Statement: Legacy Committee meets under new chair

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100273

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

9th May 2024

. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Committee met today

. Minister Grace Grace presides as Legacy Committee chair for the first time

. Advisory body shares views on legacy opportunities and implementation

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Committee has today assembled to discuss key legacy planning opportunities.

Chaired for the first time by Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace, the Legacy Committee met to receive key Games updates and share views on implementation planning from the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.

More > https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100273

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Opposition blasts Brisbane City Council's Paris 2024 travel bill $

Brisbane City Council's Labor opposition has questioned why the Schrinner administration decided to send almost as many people to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as the state government, despite not being directly responsible for Games delivery in 2032.

The council's civic cabinet, chaired by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, approved travel for deputy mayor Krista Adams, Central Ward councillor Vicki Howard and three senior council officers to go to Paris for a total cost of $123,500. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1788615904781271386

[Jonno]

And they'll all come back from Paris thinking "They do everything just right, No need to change our city/transport planning. Aren't we the greatest"

https://x.com/momentummag/status/1785684005628637387?s=46&t=EDszjTErsxTIqAna7yuP-w

[#Metro]

Right on cue, exactly as predicted. Abolish and replace the independent Olympics authority that was just set up with another Olympics Authority that will do another review that was already reviewed!!

It's starting to look like the Sunshine Coast rail line planning or CRR MkIII.

LNP threatening to replace looming independent Games infrastructure body
By Matt Dennien

LNP leader David Crisafulli said he'd set up his own to carry out a fresh 100-day review of planning.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-lnp-threatens-to-replace-independent-games-body-have-babies-says-treasurer-20240509-p5jb5s.html

[ozbob]

Queensland Parliament E-Petition

https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details?id=4081

PROTECTION OF VICTORIA PARK IN PERPETUITY

TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Queensland Residents, draws to the attention of the House:

Victoria Park was established in 1864 for the purpose of a public park;
Since then, the 130 hectares initially set aside has been reduced to 64 hectares by re-designation to non-park uses;
This loss of area occurred despite significant portions of Victoria Park being heritage listed and with a Deed of Grant in Trust in place:
Brisbane is a rapidly growing city and it's vital that precious open green space such as Victoria Park be protected for all time;
The March 2024 Quirk Report recommended that a 55,000 seat stadium be built in Victoria Park for the Olympics; and
Notwithstanding the government's rejection of this idea, there has been continuing pressure from business interests and commentators for a stadium in the Park.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to: amend the City of Brisbane Act 2010 to protect Victoria Park in perpetuity by providing that the Council has the power to:

Control, manage and maintain Victoria Park as a public park and no other purpose whatsoever;
Do anything that is necessary or desirable for developing, managing, maintaining, promoting or using Victoria Park but at all times preserving the reserve as fully accessible public open green space; and
Permit the use of any part of Victoria Park, including the erection of any structure, on the conditions appropriate so long as the structure directly enhances the use of the reserve as fully accessible, public open green space.

[ozbob]

https://x.com/9NewsQueensland/status/1789575797566521518

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Budget's billions for Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games $

The federal government will chip in more than $3 billion towards the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, as funding figures for 2032 projects are released for the first time.

The 2024-25 budget has seen a $3.4bn spend on infrastructure investment, including $2.5bn towards Brisbane Arena and a further $935m allocated for remaining sporting and entertainment venues across Queensland.

Commonwealth funding will compliment state funding, with Queensland looking to spend $1.6bn on redeveloping the Queensland Academy of Sport into a the main track arena for the games. ...

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Schrinner slams state's 'back to the future' Olympic stadium plan, conduct $

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has taken aim at the state's handling of the 2032 Games, saying the government wanted "full credit (but) forgot that required full responsibility".

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has taken aim at the state's handling of the 2032 Games, saying the government wanted "full credit (but) forgot that required full responsibility".

Mr Schrinner, who has previously criticised the use of QSAC, argued it remained a proposal that could be changed by whoever forms government after the October state election.

"I can't say that it's going to be fait accompli until the full feasibility work and business case has been done and that has not yet been done," he said. ...

[nathandavid88]

^^ When the full feasibility work and business case are completed, I predict that we are going to end up in the hole to the same amount as The Gabba or Victoria Park, but with much less to show for it!

[Gazza]

https://x.com/9NewsQueensland/status/1789575797566521518

I reckon it will be something like this. A stylized B based on the river.

[SurfRail]

Like the RATP logo but bigger and browner.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> 'It's crazy': Talk of slashing Gabba capacity in $1bn spend $

The state government's alternative plan for the Gabba could cost $1.1bn and cut its capacity by 4000 seats.

It can be revealed early discussions among stakeholders indicated the "crazy" expenditure was necessary to reach code compliance and prevent the cracked and rusty stadium from further deteriorating.

For the same $1bn price tag former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in 2021 said the Gabba could be demolished and rebuilt, 4000 seats could instead be removed as part of a billion-dollar plan to upgrade it and Suncorp Stadium. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1791146880786976983

[ozbob]

https://x.com/bne_lordmayor/status/1791227381333541047

[ozbob]

Media releases at 50 paces ...

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Government Statement

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100339

No billion dollar upgrade or seat reduction at the Gabba

17th May 2024

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

The Miles Government has categorically ruled out any reduction of seating capacity at the Gabba or spending $1.1 Billion on the upgrade.

Discussions on required upgrades at the Gabba are underway. This is important ground work that will determine the nature and scope of future works, which will then be planned and assessed just like any other project.

Quotes attributable to State Development and Infrastructure Minister Grace Grace:

"We are going to put on a Games to be proud of, that leaves a lasting legacy in communities right across the state.

"In fact, today we are releasing details of the first half billion dollars of tenders for new and upgraded venues, supporting more than 1,000 local jobs and delivering incredible benefits for athletes and community clubs alike.

"Work on the nature and scope of the upgrades at the Gabba are in the early stages, and no proposals have been received.

"But the Premier has been very clear that any upgrade must fit within the allocated budget. He has ruled out considering any further Games spending so that all available funds can be used for cost of living relief for Queenslanders.

"The Miles Government will never reduce seats at the Gabba. It's not an outcome fans will accept, and not one that I will.

"Queenslanders, just like five former Brisbane Lord Mayors, should be concerned that David Crisafulli and the LNP want to spend more than $3.4 billion of public money - while Queenslanders are facing cost of living challenges - on destroying green space at Victoria Park.

"It's worth remembering the proposal for a new stadium at Victoria Park means you'd lose a lot more than 4,000 seats at the Gabba - the Gabba would be demolished completely, seeing this much loved stadium die."

END

More > https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100339

[#Metro]

Queensland Government running on the spot again. And promising conflicting objectives.

We know the historic cost escalation factor for the Queensland Government is ~ 1.8x so when the project inevitably overruns, either the budget will be breached or the seats reduced to compensate, or both.

 

[ozbob]

Government Statement

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100340

Full steam ahead on Games infrastructure

17th May 2024

JOINT STATEMENT

Premier
The Honourable Steven Miles

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

. The starter's gun has been fired for procurement to begin on venues that will be used in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

. More than $560 million in contracts supporting more than 1,000 local jobs

. EOIs for tenders are about to be released for the Sunshine Coast Stadium and Chandler Indoor Sports Centre and precinct works

. Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre to go to market in August 2024

. Aquatic Centre at Chandler and the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre in 2025
This phased approach is favoured by industry

It's full steam ahead for construction of venues to be used for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with an industry briefing with more than 70 businesses being held today, ahead of the first EOIs for tenders being released Monday (20 May).

Thorough assessments have been completed on the Chandler Sports Precinct (also known as the Sleeman Sports Complex) and three Sunshine Coast venues, paving the way for the procurement process to begin.

The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly allocated funding from the $1.87 billion Minor Venues Program for investment in these projects.

Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace, Federal Senator and Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm, Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris, Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt, and Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton today visited the Kawana Sports Precinct where a new $142 million indoor sports centre will be built, and the adjacent Sunshine Coast Stadium will receive a $148 million upgrade.

The Chandler Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre and are also in line for multimillion dollar upgrades of $257 million and $14 million respectively.

The Q2032 Procurement Strategy will prioritise local businesses so they have the best chance to supply for projects which will support more than 1,000 jobs, with the first contracts due to be awarded later this year. Early works on the Sunshine Coast Stadium will begin in late 2024, with other construction due to begin in 2025.

This means that - still more than eight years out from the Games – a quarter of the $1.87 billion Minor Venues Program will be out in the market in the coming months, and with further projects close to investment decision almost half are due out by the end of 2024.

The Queensland and Australian Governments have committed to sourcing at least 30% of procurement from Queensland SMEs for the Minor Venues Program, as well as targets for 10-15% of all the hours on the projects to be undertaken by apprentices or trainees – helping to deliver the pipeline of construction workers our growing state needs.

The final project scopes and locations were selected following a vigorous Project Validation Report process, have been endorsed by national, state, and local governments, and were recommended to proceed in the recent independent Sport Venue Review.

Communities right across Queensland are set to benefit from the Games, with events to be held in a range of locations including in Cairns, Townsville, Logan, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and the Gold Coast.

More > https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100340

[Cleveland Line]

Queensland Government running on the spot again. And promising conflicting objectives.

We know the historic cost escalation factor for the Queensland Government is ~ 1.8x so when the project inevitably overruns, either the budget will be breached or the seats reduced to compensate, or both.

 

I think they'll either do so little with the Gabba that it doesn't trigger the code compliance issues (the ultimate kicking of the can down the road), or the government will grant itself some sort of exemption/ turn a blind eye to the compliance issues (Public transport accessibility requirements anyone?)

[Stillwater]

Latest on the Sunshine Coast Olympic and Paralympic venues:

https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2024/05/17/landmark-300m-funding-for-coasts-olympic-venues

[GonzoFonzie]

https://olympics.com/en/news/la28-proposes-five-additional-sports-for-olympic-games-in-2028-

If cricket (Twenty20) and the other four are to be added as events for the LA 2028 Olympics, can anyone recommend a venue(s) for them in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Queensland needs 'thousands more hotel rooms' before 2032 Games $

Planning for thousands of new hotel rooms in Queensland has begun for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tourism and Sports Minister Michael Healy said.

A state government report identifying how many rooms are needed, where and by when is under way and will make recommendations in early 2025.

[#Metro]

It sure does!

I think we did an estimation on the forum a while back.

If you assumed a full Gabba and then halved that to figure how many rooms would be required, there would not be enough rooms in all of Brisbane to meet the demand.

 

[timh]

https://olympics.com/en/news/la28-proposes-five-additional-sports-for-olympic-games-in-2028-

If cricket (Twenty20) and the other four are to be added as events for the LA 2028 Olympics, can anyone recommend a venue(s) for them in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

Each host country picks the 5 new sports each year under the new rules. Differs it up each games to make something interesting. I don't think Brisbane will have the same 5 as LA

I very strongly believe they will pick Cricket, netball and Surfing.

Cricket I suspect would be played at the Gabba (it gets to be an Olympic venue after all hooray)

Netball could be played at Nissan Arena (officially known as Queensland state netball centre. For a relatively new, 5000 seat indoor arena so close to QSAC it's been weirdly absent from every infrastructure plan so far. I think they've been keeping it up their sleeve for netball.

Surfing I suspect would be held at Kirra beach as I'm fairly sure thats where a lot of the pro tournaments are still held, and the tram would not be far.

No idea what the last two sports would be

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate finally secures seat on Brisbane 2032 board – three years late $

Despite the Gold Coast being home to seven 2032 Olympic venues, Tom Tate was left off the organising committee by Annastacia Palaszczuk in 2021. The Mayor is finally aboard.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate will join the board of Brisbane's Olympic Games Organising Committee following years of scathing criticism about the city being left out of planning for the 2032 event.

The state government will appoint Mr Tate to the powerful 2032 board after a parliamentary committee recommended he be allowed to join due to the "resources and partnership invested" by the Gold Coast in the event. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1792594113025421628

[ozbob]

What is a Project Validation Report (PVR)?

https://q2032.au/discover/content/what-is-a-pvr

As the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, you might hear the term 'PVR' mentioned in the media or in stories that talk about exciting infrastructure projects for the Games.

But what is a PVR? And how does it influence the infrastructure projects happening in a neighbourhood near you?

Project Validation Reports (PVRs) are business cases the Queensland Government complete for many infrastructure investments aligned to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The purpose of a PVR is to check that new and upgraded sporting venues identified for 2032 stack up in terms of benefits and costs. These reports, commissioned by the Department of State Development and Infrastructure, ensure investments into infrastructure are both fit-for-purpose for hosting Olympic and Paralympic sporting events in 2032, and provide an ongoing community legacy for future generations.

These reports summarise the analysis undertaken and options explored so governments can make informed investment decisions before any purchasing or venue construction begins.

More > https://q2032.au/discover/content/what-is-a-pvr

[ozbob]

Latest on the Sunshine Coast Olympic and Paralympic venues:

https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2024/05/17/landmark-300m-funding-for-coasts-olympic-venues

Flyover the future of the Sunshine Coast

https://q2032.au/discover/content/sunshine-coast-flyover

[ozbob]

Government Statement

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100392

Legislation passes baton to Games Authority

23rd May 2024

JOINT STATEMENT

Premier
The Honourable Steven Miles

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

. Legislation has been passed to establish an independent games delivery authority

. Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority will deliver the new and upgraded venues that will be used during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, and the legacy program

. Authority will begin operations in July, operating at arms-length from government

. Interim CEO due to be appointed in the coming weeks

. Advertisement for up to seven independent directors will soon commence – directors will be selected by CEOs of the nine Games Delivery Partners

. Authority to continue building on extensive work already undertaken to deliver venues and prepare for the Games

. Government also accepts committee recommendation to appoint Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee Board

Queensland Parliament today passed the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Amendment Bill 2024, establishing an independent Games delivery authority, delivering on a promise Steven Miles made when he became Premier.

It will deliver new and upgraded venues which will be used during the Games and provide significant community benefit right across Queensland.

Establishing the Authority as a statutory body under legislation will enable it to operate at arms-length from government. It will have control over its own funds, have operational independence, and operate within a flexible structure, while being subject to public sector accountability and scrutiny. 

An interim CEO is due to be appointed shortly and advertisement for up to seven independent directors to the Board that will oversee the authority will soon commence, with appointments expected in September.

Initial tasks of the Authority will include the continued roll out of procurement for new and upgraded venues, delivery of a Games Coordination Plan, to be in place within 12 months of the authority's establishment, and a Transport and Mobility Strategy within 18 months.

The legislation ensures the Authority's Board will be truly independent. The Bill outlines a requirement for a selection panel, compromised of CEOs from the nine Games Delivery Partners to choose who will be on the Board. The Government will then ratify this decision and carry out the formal process of appointing the Board.

The Bill makes no changes to the RTI Act, or the way it is applied. The Authority will not be exempt from the Act.

Provisions were included in the 2021 legislation, which was passed with bipartisan support, at the request of the Australian Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee to ensure certain sensitive commercial, financial, operational information under its control – like international sponsorships – remains confidential. These provisions will only apply to specific information in documents created or received by the Organising Committee.

The Miles Government has also accepted the Parliamentary Committee's recommendation to appoint Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Board in recognition that the Gold Coast will be the most significant location outside of Brisbane during the Games, providing six competition venues that will host twelve events and a 2,600 person Athlete's Village.

More > https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100392

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> 'Give us 100 days': LNP doubles down on another Games review $

The news

Queensland's LNP opposition has stood by its push for a fresh 100-day review of 2032 Games infrastructure planning should it win government in October, despite laws to establish an independent authority passing parliament.

Debate on the government bill to establish the long-awaited "legacy delivery" authority began and ended in parliament on Thursday, with the LNP ultimately supporting it and Labor accusing the LNP of seeking a chance to walk back its opposition to the $3.4 billion Victoria Park stadium. ...

 

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1793679764462686380

[#Metro]

A review of a review!

[ozbob]

Government Statement

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100405

Interim CEO appointed to lead new Games Authority

JOINT STATEMENT

Premier
The Honourable Steven Miles

Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace

27th May 2024

. Emma Thomas has been appointed as the Interim CEO for the new independent Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority, beginning July 1

. Ms Thomas has extensive experience, most recently as the CEO of Sunshine Coast Council

. Previous senior government roles in ACT, Queensland, and South Australia

. Executive experience as a Vice President and General Manager at Boeing, after working as an engineering office in the Royal Australian Air Force

. Authority will deliver the new and upgraded venues that will be used during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, and the legacy program

. Advertisement for up to seven independent directors will soon commence – directors will be selected by CEOs of the nine Games Delivery Partners

. Board will then appoint a permanent CEO

. Authority to continue building on extensive work already undertaken by the Miles Government to deliver venues and prepare for the Games

Premier Steven Miles and State Development and Infrastructure Minister have today announced the appointment of Emma Thomas as the Interim CEO for the new independent Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority.

More > https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100405

[timh]

...

. Executive experience as a Vice President and General Manager at Boeing, after working as an engineering office in the Royal Australian Air Force

...

OOF. Bad optics at the moment...

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane Olympic boss urges public to pipe up and push for new stadium $

A Brisbane Olympic boss has called on people to argue their case for a new stadium, despite the Queensland government opposing it.

However, the chief executive of the 2032 Games organising committee, Cindy Hook, is confident the Brisbane Olympic infrastructure rollout will be sustainable and deliver legacy projects.

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has come under fire for disregarding an independent review's key recommendations before finalising an Olympic infrastructure plan.

The review, by former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk, proposed building a new $3.4 billion, 55,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park in inner Brisbane as the 2032 centrepiece.

Instead, the premier opted to upgrade the ageing Gabba, Suncorp Stadium and the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC).

Hook did not criticise the government's call on Wednesday, saying it was up to policymakers to choose how to spend taxpayers' money. ...

[ozbob]

Couriermail -->  'Speak up': Games boss's stunning call over new stadium $

Brisbane 2032 chief executive Cindy Hook has urged concerned Queenslanders to "speak up" and demand an Olympic Games stadium a growing city needs.

In striking comments tipped to reignite debate about the lack of a major sporting legacy for the city from the 2032 event, Ms Hook used a QUT Business Leaders' Forum on Wednesday to call for people to make their views known to Premier Steven Miles.

"If you think Brisbane is a growing city that needs a new stadium I encourage you might want to speak up on that," she said. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1795840252013359117

[ozbob]

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1795841967706058851

[ozbob]

Government Statement

First look at Chandler Sport Precinct's $257 million makeover

> https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100433

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane 2032 CEO rebuked over call for people to 'speak up' for new stadium $

The CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Games organising committee has earned a gentle rebuke from her chairman, after she urged people who wanted a new stadium to speak up.

Cindy Hook used a Queensland University of Technology business forum on Wednesday to urge people to push the state government for a new stadium, if that was indeed what they wanted.

"If you think Brisbane is a growing city that needs a new stadium, I heard you might want to speak up on that," she said.

Inspecting the Chandler Sports Precinct on Thursday morning, Brisbane 2032 chairman Andrew Liveris said it was not up to the organising committee to agitate one way or the other. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1796208289237368913

[ozbob]

ABC News --> How Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can learn from the past to create a legacy for people with a disability

A report highlighting the "missed opportunities" for people with disabilities at global sporting events hopes to create a "road map" for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Advocate Sharon Boyce describes the Games as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" for Queensland to improve employment and accessibility outcomes for the disability community. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1798150060766851105

[ozbob]

https://budget.qld.gov.au/files/Budget_2024-25_BP3_Capital_Statement.pdf page 18

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The 2024–25 Queensland Budget provides for total capital expenditure for Brisbane 2032
Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032) venues infrastructure of $7.1 billion over the
9 years to 2032–33 to be delivered by the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority, once
established.
Funding contributions have been agreed between the Queensland and Australian Governments
for the jointly funded $7.1 billion venues infrastructure program to support the hosting of Brisbane
2032. The allocation of funding for specific venues projects is subject to government investment
decisions following completion of project assessment activities.
Consistent with the government's response to the Sport Venue Review, the venues infrastructure
program comprises the Brisbane Arena ($2.5 billion), upgrades to the Queensland State Athletics
Centre and refurbishment of the Gabba Stadium and Suncorp Stadium ($2.7 billion), and 15 new
or upgraded venues under the Minor Venues Program ($1.9 billion). Of this, total funding of
$560.6 million is allocated for minor venues works now in procurement, including Chandler Indoor
Sports Centre ($214 million), Brisbane Aquatic Centre ($42.5 million), Sunshine Coast Indoor
Sports Centre ($142.3 million), Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre ($13.9 million) and
Sunshine Coast Stadium ($147.9 million)

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> 'I'll fix Games mess': Crisafulli vows to salvage Qld's reputation $

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has boldly declared Brisbane's Olympic and Paralympic Games "mess" would be fixed within 100 days of an LNP government surging to power, salvaging Queensland's reputation on the world stage.

Mr Crisafulli used his budget reply speech to make a pledge to get plans for the 2032 Olympics back on track, after, he said, the state government squandered its head start and controversially chose to ignore an independent review it commissioned into Games venues.

Currently, the government is pressing ahead with a controversial plan to upgrade Nathan's Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, despite former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk finding it did not provide value for money. ...