Olympics Games for SEQ 2032

[Gazza]

Yeah I agree with the Ibis.

It should be a group of 3 mascots
-Ibis
-Curlew
-Bush Turkey

We already had a Kookaburra, Platypus, Echidna and Frill Neck Lizard for the Sydney olympics
We had a koala for the GC Games
We had a Roo for the Brisbane Games
We had a cockatoo for the Melbourne games.

[ozbob]

The Australian white ibis aka bin chicken, has adapted well to life in the big city!

I am not convinced it is the best choice for a mascot. My favourite would be a Bilby, which are found in the Mitchell Grasslands of southwest Queensland as well as other parts of Australia.

[ozbob]

Overseas Travel Report: Report on Trade and Investment Mission to the United Arab Emirates by the Treasurer and the Minister for Trade and Investment (Hon. Dick), 26 February - 4 March 2022 [Overseas Travel Reports ]

> https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/tp/2022/5722T497-13EA.pdf

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Olympics won't sway more federal funds to Brisbane, government says $

The federal government has downplayed suggestions Brisbane could get more funding than other cities over the next decade because it will be hosting the 2032 Olympic Games, with money said to be aligned to population growth.

Critical infrastructure spending for south-east Queensland continues to be a political football ahead of the looming federal election, with questions raised over the cost of certain projects such as the $450 million to the Brisbane Metro Woolloongabba Station, which will form part of the recently signed $1.8 billion City Deal.

Speaking at the Queensland Media Club on Thursday, Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher said the federal government's aim was to "broadly align" infrastructure funding in line with population over the next decade.

Recent federal and state treasury figures show Queensland's population was expected to continue to boom as the state draws closer to the Olympics Games, and could reach 6 million people by 2027. ...

[ozbob]

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/94929

Brisbane 2032 board
10th April 2022

Premier and Minister for the Olympics
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Leaders of business and industry have been named among the final five people who will be the President and independent directors on the Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG).
 
The five comprise:
 
Andrew N. Liveris AO (President) Chairman Lucid Motors and Blackrock Long Term Private Capital. Former Chairman and CEO of Dow Chemical Company. Former student Brisbane State High School and The University of Queensland. 
 
Rob Scott Olympian. Silver medallist rowing 1996 Atlanta. President and Chairman Rowing Australia.  CEO and Managing Director Wesfarmers Ltd.
 
Sarah Kelly OAM. Associate Professor Marketing and Law - The University of Queensland, Deputy Chair Brisbane Lions AFLFC and Tourism and Events Queensland. Queensland leader of the Minerva Network mentoring professional sportswomen with women business leaders. Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sports administration and tertiary education.
 
Brett Clark Founder and Managing Director ePharmacy. Managing Partner Chemist Warehouse Qld and Northern NSW. Chairman Queensland Rugby Union. Former Director Queensland Ballet. Brett is well known for philanthropic and community work including Mater Little Miracles and Bridgeworks.
 
Shelley Reys AO. Past Co-Chair Reconciliation Australia, CEO Arrilla Indigenous Consulting. Instrumental in events including The People's Walk for Reconciliation, Parliament's Apology to the Stolen Generation, Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards. Partner and Board Member KPMG Australia.
 
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments had worked closely to select leaders who would bring the experience, skills and drive that would help make the Games a success.
 
"These Games aren't just an opportunity for our next generation of sporting talent, but they're an opportunity to further unlock the potential of Queensland and spread the benefits across the country," the Prime Minister said.
 
"The Board of the Organising Committee represents some of this country's most successful leaders who will ensure the 2032 Games are the world's best ever."
 
The Premier and Minister for the Olympics Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Board reflects a breadth and depth of experience that also has its heart firmly in Queensland.
 
"This will be the biggest single transformational event in a generation," the Premier said.
 
"Our job is to honour the commitments I made to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but also provide a lasting legacy for our State and I am confident that is exactly what we will achieve."
 
The five new independent directors join 16 other directors who come from diverse backgrounds, including multiple Olympic and Paralympic representatives.
 
Other board members include John Coates AC, Vice President of the IOC and the President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), the President of Paralympics Australia Jock O'Callaghan, Brisbane Lord Mayor The Right Honourable Councillor Adrian Schrinner, three-time Olympian Bronte Barratt OAM OLY and the triple Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley AO PLY.
 
Adrian Schrinner Lord Mayor of Brisbane City Council said the critical stage of forming the OCOG Board for Brisbane 2032 was an important step forward.
 
"We are officially off and running now with the Board announced, and with 10 years to go we have time to ensure Brisbane is ready to be on the world stage in 2032."
 
John Coates said Andrew Liveris is well-known to the IOC as the Chair of a former worldwide sponsor of the Olympic Games and the IOC is well-known to him.
 
"He adds tremendous value and international credibility," Mr Coates said.
 
"The strong representation of Olympians and Paralympians on the Board will ensure athletes remain the focus of our preparations."
 
Mr Jock O'Callaghan, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee said Brisbane 2032 was already setting a new standard.
 
"I am pleased to see the diversity of the Board, with representatives advocating for our First Nations People, and voices championing accessibility, inclusion, and the regions to ensure tangible and meaningful conversations are had at the Board table," Mr O'Callaghan said.
 
Mr Liveris, the newly announced President of the OCOG Board, led Dow as a TOP (The Olympic Partner) sponsor of the IOC in 2010, becoming the Sustainability Partner to create the 'Green Olympics', with London 2012 being the first of its kind in minimising the impact of the Olympics on the environment. Recycling technologies for building materials and water management were introduced, as well as designing and implementing carbon emissions and climate change strategies.
 
Mr Liveris said he expects his new role will be one of the greatest and most satisfying opportunities to contribute to Australia.
 
"I have worked around the world and I have always attributed my success to my study at the University of Queensland, so Brisbane holds a special place in my heart," Mr Liveris said.
 
"I am honoured to have been asked to make an important contribution to our State and nation in this critical role."
 
The Board will ensure the OCOG raises revenue through sponsorship, philanthropy, ticketing and Brisbane 2032 merchandise, manages the temporary overlay and operation of the venues, and recruits the
 
Brisbane 2032 volunteers, to make the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games a memorable and successful experience for all.
 
The inaugural meeting of the OCOG Board will be held later this month.
 
The Board of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG)
 
President:
•    Andrew N. Liveris AO
 
Vice Presidents:
•    The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier and Minister for the Olympics
•    Senator the Honourable Richard Colbeck, Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services and Minister for Sport
•    The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, Brisbane City Council
•    Mr John Coates AC, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee and AOC President
•    Mr Jock O'Callaghan, President of Paralympics Australia
 
Board Directors:
•    Robyn Smith, Australian member of the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board
•    Matt Carroll AM, CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee
•    The Honourable Steven Miles MP
•    Mayor of Redland City Councillor Karen Williams
•    Ted O'Brien MP
•    Bronte Barratt OAM OLY
•    Kurt Fearnley AO PLY
•    Patrick Johnson OLY
•    Natalie Cook OAM OLY
•    Tracy Stockwell OAM
•    Rebecca Frizelle OAM
•    Sarah Kelly OAM
•    Shelley Reys AO
•    Rob Scott OLY
•    Brett Clark
 
[ENDS]

[ozbob]

 

https://twitter.com/bne_lordmayor/status/1512907571228672002

[ozbob]

^ sets the tone for the years to come I expect.  Political point scoring will be front and centre.

My own view is that the Brisbane 2032 Board is simply too large, too many individuals.

This is shaping up as another spectacular Queensland cluster-fuk !

[ozbob]

4BC --> Meet the man heading up the Brisbane 2032 Olympics preparations

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/LiverisAndrew/status/1512894107039178752

[ozbob]

Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Organising_Committee_for_the_2032_Olympic_and_Paralympic_Games

^

Greg Blood @gregblood

I set up a Wikipedia page so that changes to Brisbane  2032 Organising Committee can be tracked over the next 10 years - it will be interested to see how many Presidents and CEO's are over this period

[ozbob]

Victoria has been awarded the 2026 Commonwealth Games today.  To have a strong regional focus.
Already much discussion about upgrades on the Regional rail network.

Queensland, do you think a bin chicken would be a good mascot for the 2032 Olympic games ...

 

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1513992825985441793

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Opinion: South East Qld will grind to a halt for Brisbane 2032 $

It will take a miracle for South East Queensland not to grind to a standstill during the 2032 Games, writes Peter Gleeson.

With the Olympics a decade away, it is becoming increasingly clear we are going to need a miracle to avoid the South East Queensland coming to a traffic standstill during the two weeks of the Games.

In fact, unless this government pulls its finger out, we may just be witnessing the biggest traffic car crash in Olympic Games history.

Remember, we secured the Games off the back of a promise to expedite much-needed infrastructure.

Yet this Government is in a coma on new roads and rail. ...

I don't agree with much this scribe pens as a rule, but he has a point this time.

It is a looming disaster ...  crikey, this outfit cannot even manage a level crossing removal or two, public transport administration is in a shambles. 

Cross River Rail a PR con job. 

Absolute circus.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1518237291466354688

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1518961420968546304

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

27th April 2022

SEQ Planning has Failed to Change the Way the Region Moves

RAIL Back On Track echoes the comments in Peter Gleeson's article that SEQ needs a miracle to avoid traffic coming to a standstill ... and not just during the two weeks of the 2032 Games ( https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/peter-gleeson/opinion-south-east-qld-will-grind-to-a-halt-for-brisbane-2032/news-story/4ff324afc48f4ac74491d44af443315e ).  Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee meeting for the first time today needs to recognise that transport planning in SEQ is in a failure state.

All levels of Government have failed to achieve any change towards the transport targets outlined in successive SEQ Regional Plans.  Connecting SEQ 2031 set a target of reducing trips by motor vehicle to 66% from 83% by 2031 - shown in Figure 1.  Over the last 16 years that figure has remained unchanged - shown Figure 2.


Figure 1- Connect SEQ Target-Source: Connecting SEQ 2031 Page 4
https://cabinet.qld.gov.au/documents/2010/jul/connecting%20seq%202031/Attachments/Draft%20Connecting%20SEQ%202031.pdf



Figure 2 - SEQ Growth Update - Source: Measures that Matter-Connect - https://planning.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/mtm?theme=connect

More of the same and a few major projects will never deliver on these targets, which are low in comparison with leading global cities - shown in Figure 3.


Figure 3 - Leading Cities - Source: Vienna's Path to Sustainable Transport - https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/bitstream/handle/10919/103090/Vienna%27s%20Path.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Recent comments by Cr Murphy regarding bus network reform supporting the introduction of their electric bi-articulated buses including "BCC will be leading the Network Review, in consultation with TransLink, as with other aspects of the Metro project" and "TransLink can review the network any time they wish!" suggest nothing is going to change fast ( https://www.facebook.com/RAILBackOnTrack/posts/5619798971367577 ).  RAIL Back On Track members are very concerned about a repeat of the failed 2013 SEQ Bus Network Review which saw the majority of improvements (and associated passenger increases) abandoned due to political point scoring and scare campaigns. RAIL Back On Track is seeking clarity on the status of any review from translink.

It is important to note that each trip by motor vehicle that can and should be by active and public transport is costing the tax-payer a minimum of 6 times more in subsidies ( BrentToderian/status/1507827369154781185/photo/1 ).

RAIL Back On Track again calls on the SEQ Council of Mayors, the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning plus the Planning Institute of Australia and Engineering Australia to urgently outline and make the changes required to city and regional plans, budgets and priorities to implement:

1.  a public education program outlining the need to change the way we plan and build our city/region;
2.  a redesigned SEQ BRT Bus Network to create an inter-connected network of trunk routes across the region - Applying 15 Minute Neighbourhood and Multi-Modal Theories to Network Design;
3.  the redirection of transport and other investments away from freeways, road widening and park n' rides to fund additional active/public transport and freight/regional rail projects.
4.  walkable/transit oriented 15min Neighbourhoods in all urban and commercial areas with with livable street and mixed-use development in local, district and regional centres; -- 15 Minute city: urban mobility solution to the environment?
5.  increased densities around all rail/busway stations and key transport interchanges/centres - Why Development-Oriented Transit is better than Transit-Oriented Development (strongtowns.org); and
6.  the removal of car-parking minimums and inclusion of maximums in centres in City Plans - How Eliminating Parking Minimums Actually Makes Cities Better

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

[ozbob]

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[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1519013495639265280

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1519013924238413824

[#Metro]

No impact from GC LRT or was that swamped in the data?

[ozbob]

Swamped.

[AJ Transport]

The problem is the chronic structural under funding of all public services nationwide, though admittedly it's especially poor with public transport in QLD.
Additionally fixing Australia's public transport takes long term thinking as well as coordination with planning departments and across levels of government. All of these things Australia is really bad at.

I think better use of city plans could be a way of doing this. If city plans locked in long term funding for major infrastructure plans tied to city planning.

[ozbob]

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/95033

Brisbane 2032 OCOG Board off and running
27th April 2022

Premier and Minister for the Olympics
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Today the Organising Committee Board for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG) will come together for the inaugural Board Meeting, with the first priority to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.

Brisbane 2032 OCOG President, Mr Andrew Liveris, said he was looking forward to meeting the 21-person strong Board for the first time and they would make the most of being ahead of the game.

"We are in a privileged position in that we are on target with our schedule and about four years ahead in comparison to other Games. Most other Games are in our delivery position six years out, not 10," Mr Liveris said.

"Since becoming President I have taken the time to speak with my colleagues on the Board ahead of this meeting. The responsibility we hold to deliver the biggest transformational event Queensland has seen this decade, is not lost on any of us.

"We are looking forward to showcasing Brisbane, Queensland and Australia to the world. We are eager to ensure principles of sustainability, inclusion and diversity are carried through our planning. We will deliver the OCOG's responsibilities in a cost neutral manner, so it is not a burden on taxpayers.

"One of our top priorities will be to recruit a Chief Executive to help lead the OCOG and stand up the initial OCOG team.

"People should expect that in these early years we will be planning, listening and learning from our colleagues on other Games. It is through this strategic thinking that we can coordinate the delivery program most effectively to set us up for success in 2032," he said.

Federal Minister for Sport, Richard Colbeck, said the OCOG Board was in a strong position to take Games planning forward.

"The Australian Government has worked closely with the Queensland Government over the last nine months to lay the foundation for this Board, which will now take the lead on event planning," Senator Colbeck said.

Premier and Minister for the Olympics, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said the meeting was another important step on the ten-year journey to hosting the Games.

"It's about the years leading up to and following the Games that will completely transform our State."

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the first meeting of the Olympic organising committee was a pivotal moment in Brisbane's history.

"This group will deliver the biggest sporting event in the world right here in Brisbane and its going to be a huge task to ensure our city is ready to be showcased to a global audience," Cr Schrinner said.

"Further to that, the Board will have the important responsibility of ensuring Brisbane 2032 leaves a lasting legacy.

"I'm pleased the Board is now underway so we can get on with the job of delivering a Games that benefits our region's residents for decades to come."

President of the Australian Olympic Committee and Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr John Coates, said he is looking forward to the next iteration of the Brisbane 2032 journey.

"We have seen the creative and enthusiastic work being undertaken by Dow, under the leadership of Andrew Liveris, to create the 'Green Olympics' as a TOP (The Olympic Partner) sponsor.

"We look forward to Andrew's leadership, starting with today's meeting. Andrew understands Olympic sport and what it stands for. His is a voice that will be listened to at home and internationally.," Mr Coates said.

President of Paralympics Australia Jock O'Callaghan said Brisbane 2032 will be the pinnacle for all athletes and para-athletes.

"I hope everyone with sporting ambitions has the opportunity to wear the green and gold of Australia and I am confident that this OCOG Board will encourage the aspirations and participation of all our young athletes," Mr O'Callaghan said.

Today's meeting was jointly opened with an Acknowledgement of Country by Shelley Reys AO and Patrick Johnson AO.

Patrick Johnson, the proud Kaanju man from Far North Queensland said he was genuinely honoured to be asked to acknowledge his ancestors at this first Board meeting.
"I'm pleased to mark such a significant milestone acknowledging and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culture in our nation's rich history."

Shelley Reys, a Djiribul woman, said that being asked to participate in this acknowledgement was another step forward to create a culturally competent Australia on the sporting fields, and in the boardrooms.

"I see the commitment is already here to ensure our First Nations People are a central part of the Brisbane 2032 Games and I'm excited to be part of the story," Ms Reys said. 

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Brisbanetimes --> Let the games begin: Plans finalised for key Olympic, community sites

One of the 2032 Olympic Games venues will be built on bushland that was the subject of a fierce political debate after being earmarked by the federal government for housing.

The land at Birkdale featured in the 2018 federal budget, alarming Redlands mayor Karen Williams who instead told prime ministers and ministers the land on Old Cleveland Road was more valuable as a community resource.

Four years on, the 62-hectare site, 20km from the CBD, will now be transformed into a South-Bank-styled parkland featuring a whitewater kayaking slalom course. ...

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1519686134405959680

[timh]

That site at Birkdale won't be much good for punters to access via a single track railway!!!

(P.S. a busway to Capalaba wouldn't hurt either  )

[ozbob]

^

The Olympic Games has been delayed because of congestion on the Cleveland line 

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1405592523960061957

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1519811890045911040

[#Metro]

We don't have one lane highways around in urban areas right? Most places have two lanes, one for each direction even on minor suburban roads.
Failure and being behind with the basics has been normalised. Tracks in urban areas need to be two way.

 

[Jonno]

I already have a stop "Birkdale South".
Network Doodling v4

[#Metro]

Brisbane City Council needs to demonstrate beyond all doubt that it is well and truly and integrated transport team player.

This is absolutely essential for a proper functioning, seamless transport network around Brisbane, as buses need to run to train stations and many routes need to be redesigned.

[Jonno]

Brisbane City Council needs to demonstrate beyond all doubt that it is well and truly and integrated transport team player.

This is absolutely essential for a proper functioning, seamless transport network around Brisbane, as buses need to run to train stations and many routes need to be redesigned.

+1. No evidence of it in last 10 years though

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane's 2032 Olympics to inspire smaller countries to bid for Games, say IOC

 

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1520938329780686848

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1520938611956645888

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1521892408388030464

[SteelPan]

  it'll sure feature "virtual" new rail infrastructure!

Virtually none at all! 

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Critical projects in danger under federal Labor $

On the eve of the federal election Labor has confirmed it will appoint its own directors to the Brisbane Olympics board, and will not commit to critical infrastructure.

Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee could be uprooted before directors warm their seats and critical transport and sporting infrastructure canned if Anthony Albanese wins tomorrow's federal election.

On the eve of the election Labor has confirmed it will appoint its own directors to the powerful board, and will not commit to fund critical Olympic Games infrastructure already announced or supported by the Government.

The $1 billion redevelopment of the Gabba is uncertain, with Labor yet to publicly commit to splitting the cost with the State Labor Government.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed in March she and Prime Minister Scott Morrison had agreed to a funding envelope despite the cash not being contained in the long-awaited Southeast Queensland City Deal.

However federal Labor has refused to commit to fund half of the project, meaning Ms Palaszczuk could be forced to return to the negotiating table.

The Labor spokeswoman declared the party was "very supportive" of the work Ms Palaszczuk and her Government had done to secure the 2032 Olympic Games, but did not answer questions about funding for the Gabba.

"The Olympics will not only show Australia's sporting talent and sportsmanship, it will showcase Queensland to the world, reinvigorating the visitor economy and driving important infrastructure investment," she said.

Critical Olympic infrastructure including the Brisbane-to-Maroochydore rail line could also be uncertain, with Labor yet to commit to funding the project.  ...

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1531649122213953536

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/bne_lordmayor/status/1539732709303816192

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/LiverisAndrew/status/1542985899427958785