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Brisbane’s Paralympic sports decision moves to 2027

In 2027 the IPC board will choose the sports for Brisbane’s 2032 Paralympics, taking venue requirements and costs into account. The IOC has scheduled its separate Olympic sports decision for April 2027.

Cairns feedback reshapes grandstand design

More than 250 people and groups took part. Shade, drinking water and accessible routes were priorities. The current design provides weather protection for around 70% of permanent seats.

Cairns Regional Council relocates services at Barlow Park

GIICA reported that council service relocations were underway ahead of the next early works package.

Main construction in Cairns expected from mid-2027

GIICA expects grandstand demolition and site preparation to follow council service relocations.

Moreton Bay inclusion coach reaches 181 organisations

In its first year, the council’s Sport4All coach worked with 181 organisations during 2026 to help people with disabilities take part in community sport. Council identified inclusion in local sport as a priority ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Moreton Bay signs trade agreements with Auckland and Wellington

Council signed agreements with Auckland Business Chamber and WellingtonNZ to help firms find customers and partners across the Tasman. Council links the initiative to its investment plans ahead of Brisbane 2032.

IOC moves sports programme decision to April 2027

The IOC now plans to settle the Olympic programme at its 147th Session in Punta Cana. It expects an interim review of disciplines in December 2026.

Darumbal representatives discuss planning on the Fitzroy River

GIICA published perspectives from two Darumbal People Aboriginal Corporation directors on the river’s cultural significance as planning continues.

Regional Games roadshow begins in Townsville

The first session brought together business, sport, health and community representatives to discuss local opportunities connected to the Games.

BESIX Watpac and John Holland advance in stadium selection

The joint venture moved to the next stage of early contractor involvement. GIICA expected the selection process to finish in the new year.

Main stadium construction expected in 2027

GIICA connected the start of main construction with completion of its builder selection process.

Games organisers record $29.181 million in expenses

Expenses for the year to 30 June 2026 included $16.051 million in employee costs and $10.705 million in supplies and services. The prior year’s total expenses were $18.471 million.

Games organisers record $6.082 million in annual income

The Organising Committee reported $4.969 million of income from partnerships, $299,000 of other income and $814,000 of gains for the year to 30 June 2026.

Organising Committee reports a $23.099 million operating loss

The loss is the difference between $29.181 million of annual expenses and $6.082 million of income. A budget overrun requires a comparison with the approved budget for the same period and scope.

First six venue projects enter the funding agreement

The governments confirmed milestones for these venues and withheld individual budgets during competitive tendering.

International federations endorse the Fitzroy River course

World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsed the proposed flatwater course after specialists assessed river conditions, the course and barrage operations.

GIICA recognised $89.124 million of expenses in 2025–26

The authority-wide figure includes $69.624 million for supplies and services and $16.829 million for employees. The reporting period ended on 30 June 2026.

Stage 2 design and pre-construction contracts expected in late 2026

Transport and Main Roads listed the Caloundra–Birtinya stage in procurement.

Machinery Hill grandstand demolition begins

The Showgrounds redevelopment entered construction. The State published a photograph of the sod-turning with Hutchinson Builders and the RNA.

Centenary Pool handed to GIICA

GIICA confirmed that it took possession on the announced date and began preparing the site.

Centenary Pool closes to the public

The pool closed the day before GIICA took possession. Its 1 September update said part of the Spring Hill side of the park remained accessible.

Up to $1.2 billion in Commonwealth funding allocated to the stadium

The funding agreement places a cap on the Commonwealth stadium allocation. The venue’s total cost is a separate figure.

Barlow Park Stadium practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q2 2030 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Barlow Park Stadium contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q4 2026.

Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q3 2029 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q4 2026.

Sunshine Coast Stadium practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q2 2030 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Sunshine Coast Stadium contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q3 2027.

Logan Indoor Sports Centre practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q4 2030 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Logan Indoor Sports Centre contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q2 2027.

Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q2 2030 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q1 2027.

Redland Whitewater Centre practical completion reporting window

The funding schedule gives Q4 2030 as the approximate quarter to report practical completion. The public agreement does not specify an opening day.

Redland Whitewater Centre contractor reporting window

The public agreement expects the contractor appointment milestone to be reported in Q3 2027.

Early works tender launched for Sunshine Coast Stadium

GIICA invited contractors with demolition and earthworks experience to apply for the stadium upgrade’s early works. The advertised closing date was 9 September 2026.

State opens consultation on the Victoria Park precinct plan

The government invited public comment on the draft legacy plan.

Queensland plans around 1,800 homes at the Showgrounds

The government’s plan converts the village precinct to housing after the Games. Early work on site includes restoration of heritage grandstands.

Draft Victoria Park legacy plan goes to consultation

Queensland published its draft for the precinct beyond the Games and invited public feedback on its mix of sport, open space and recreation.

National Aquatic Centre design team selected

ARM and NH Architecture partnered with Arkhefield. GIICA lists ARM Joint Venture as the legal supplier of architectural services.

Centenary Pool handover scheduled for 1 September

Queensland announced the date GIICA would take possession to prepare the site.

BMD appointed for stadium early works

GIICA identified BMD as the early works contractor. Its disclosure lists GF26/137 for the same supplier and scope at $51.1 million including GST.

Stadium early works package expected to finish in mid-2027

BMD’s package includes earthmoving, haul roads, drainage and retaining walls. The target covers early works only.

BMD appointed for early works at Victoria Park

The state announced the Queensland contractor’s appointment after preliminary site investigations began in June. The contract covers early stadium works.

Queensland budgets $417 million for venue delivery in 2026–27

This is one financial year’s provision for GIICA’s venue work within the $7.1 billion programme. Actual spending is reported separately.

Budget sets a $3.5 billion envelope for the athlete villages

The state budget covers athlete accommodation at four locations in partnership with the private sector. The published figure gives the size of the programme across years.

Queensland forecasts $348 million for athlete villages in 2026–27

The forecast sits within the $3.5 billion athlete village envelope. The budget does not split the annual forecast by village.

Stage 1 of The Wave has a $5.5 billion investment

The Commonwealth and state fund the Beerwah–Caloundra section. It includes the previously announced $2.75 billion Commonwealth commitment. The state budget provides $460 million for this stage in 2026–27.

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail has a $5.75 billion estimate

The state budget identifies the corridor as supporting the Games and provides $651 million for 2026–27. The project will also serve everyday passengers.

Initial site works begin at Victoria Park

GIICA took possession of the Herston side and began preparing the stadium site.

Herston park entrances and road access change

Gilchrist Avenue closed to public vehicles. Access into the work area from the Herston and Kelvin Grove busway stations closed, and the North Brisbane Bikeway route changed.

Architects appointed for the Showgrounds and athlete village

The government announced the design team for the Brisbane Showgrounds precinct.

Commonwealth commits $2.75 billion to The Wave Stage 1

This contribution supports the Beerwah–Caloundra rail stage. Transport funding sits outside GIICA’s venue program.

Beerwah Coast Connect appointed for existing rail sites

The Stage 1 appointment covers design and pre-construction in and around Beerwah.

CoastalTraX takes on new Stage 1 rail corridor package

The design and pre-construction package runs from east of Steve Irwin Way towards Caloundra.

Alstom and UGL appointed for signalling

The Stage 1 announcement named the suppliers for the European Train Control System package.

Commonwealth EPBC referral decision issued

GIICA recorded a ‘not a controlled action’ decision for the Victoria Park referral. This is the decision under the federal EPBC process.

GIICA expects Victoria Park early works by mid-year

GIICA identified initial works at Victoria Park as one of the next venue milestones.

Populous to design the Petrie indoor sports centre

GIICA appointed Populous as principal architect. The announcement does not specify this project’s design fee.

Main construction anticipated in 2027

City of Moreton Bay early site works were underway when GIICA announced its principal architect.

Investigations begin at the proposed Gabba precinct

The government reported drilling for a proposed mixed-use precinct incorporating an indoor arena.

Games On funding opportunities announced

The State published information for community sport applicants.

Stadium principal architects appointed

COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei make up the design team. GIICA lists COX and Hassell as the contracted supplier for the design-services award.

Queensland’s share of the venue program

The Queensland Audit Office recorded the state's $3.665 billion contribution. This amount is part of the joint program allocation.

Unite32 appointed as the venue program delivery partner

Laing O’Rourke and AECOM lead the team supporting GIICA across 17 venues. The announcement gives no contract price.

Cross River Rail’s first passenger services moved from 2026 to 2029

The Queensland Audit Office documented the revised first-service target after major contract negotiations. The later whole-programme estimate also includes associated works and future operations and maintenance.

Cross River Rail’s capital budget increased by a further $170 million

The September 2024 revision funded tunnel and station works pending completion of contract negotiations. The later whole-programme estimate also includes associated works and costs for future operations. It measures a broader scope.

IOC initially plans sports programme decision in 2026

The IOC reaffirmed its earlier timetable after adding a review of disciplines.

Lead adviser appointed for Victoria Park master planning

The State announced an appointment to lead precinct master planning.

State outlines its infrastructure funding agreement

The government published its account of the agreement for delivery of Games venues.

Governments agree to a $7.1 billion venue program

The Australian and Queensland governments committed funding for 17 new or upgraded venues.

Commonwealth contribution capped at $3.435 billion

This contribution sits within the $7.1 billion program allocation.

The original bid estimated Games operations at $4.9 billion in 2021 dollars

The audit gives the same estimate as $5.9 billion in 2032 dollars. The bid included temporary venue infrastructure and assumed income from the IOC, sponsorships and ticketing. Permanent venues have their own budget.

Cross River Rail’s capital budget rose by $960 million

The audit records a March 2023 increase for the rail project as materials and supply costs rose. The comparison covers the core project budget, including private financing.