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First recorded by QLD32. The buyer lists its status as “Closed”.
First recorded by QLD32. The buyer lists its status as “Closed”.
First recorded by QLD32. The buyer lists its status as “Closed”.
First recorded by QLD32. The buyer lists its status as “Closed”.
The BESIX Watpac and John Holland joint venture advanced to the next procurement stage. It will work through construction methods and design details with GIICA.
The remaining bidder for Brisbane Stadium ↗ABC News · · Matched to this announcement
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.
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.
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.
The Commonwealth and Queensland signed an agreement covering projects in Cairns, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland and the Sunshine Coast. Individual budgets remain unpublished during tendering.
The governments confirmed milestones for these venues and withheld individual budgets during competitive tendering.
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.
The funding agreement places a cap on the Commonwealth stadium allocation. The venue’s total cost is a separate figure.
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.
ARM and NH Architecture partnered with Arkhefield. GIICA lists ARM Joint Venture as the legal supplier of architectural services.
The state announced the Queensland contractor’s appointment after preliminary site investigations began in June. The contract covers early stadium 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.
This is one financial year’s provision for GIICA’s venue work within the $7.1 billion programme. Actual spending is reported separately.
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.
The forecast sits within the $3.5 billion athlete village envelope. The budget does not split the annual forecast by village.
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.
The state budget identifies the corridor as supporting the Games and provides $651 million for 2026–27. The project will also serve everyday passengers.
The government announced the design team for the Brisbane Showgrounds precinct.
This contribution supports the Beerwah–Caloundra rail stage. Transport funding sits outside GIICA’s venue program.
The Stage 1 appointment covers design and pre-construction in and around Beerwah.
The design and pre-construction package runs from east of Steve Irwin Way towards Caloundra.
The Stage 1 announcement named the suppliers for the European Train Control System package.
GIICA appointed Populous as principal architect. The announcement does not specify this project’s design fee.
The State published information for community sport applicants.
COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei make up the design team. GIICA lists COX and Hassell as the contracted supplier for the design-services award.
The programme delivery partnership is led by Laing O’Rourke and AECOM.
The Queensland Audit Office recorded the state's $3.665 billion contribution. This amount is part of the joint program allocation.
Laing O’Rourke and AECOM lead the team supporting GIICA across 17 venues. The announcement gives no contract price.
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.
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.
The State opened the search for a design team for the whitewater venue.
The State announced an appointment to lead precinct master planning.
The procurement covered the Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre design briefs.
The government published its account of the agreement for delivery of Games venues.
The Australian and Queensland governments committed funding for 17 new or upgraded venues.
This contribution sits within the $7.1 billion program allocation.
The State named procurement as the next step for four Games projects.
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.
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.
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.
When the IPC expects to choose Brisbane’s Paralympic sports ↗Ministry of Sport · · Matched to this announcement
GIICA’s November notice schedules several weeks of drilling and cultural and ground surveys. Standard hours are weekdays from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Queensland announced a pitch system intended to support international cricket from the stadium’s first cricket season.
World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsed the proposed flatwater course after specialists assessed river conditions, the course and barrage operations.
Why the Fitzroy River was selected for rowing ↗ABC News · · Matched to this announcement
River safety and the choice of Rockhampton for rowing ↗The Guardian / Australian Associated Press · · Matched to this announcement
The design team discussed how sightlines, seating tiers and the distance to the field could shape the experience in the new oval stadium.
Site preparation began on the Spring Hill side of Victoria Park after the pool closed. The handover precedes construction of the National Aquatic Centre.
The final days of swimming at Centenary Pool ↗ABC News · · Matched to this announcement
The architects described an open design for Victoria Park, drawing on Queenslanders’ verandas and the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.
GIICA took possession of the Herston side and began preparing the stadium site.
The precinct concepts show how the stadium and park could connect.
The stadium design team settled the location and key field-of-play features.
The proposed river course moved into further assessment with the international rowing and canoe federations.
The design envisages 12 courts at the Moreton Bay Central precinct.
The former PCYC site is being prepared for the planned indoor sports centre.
Design leads from Hassell and COX described their partnership and how they see the stadium relating to the surrounding park.
The State announced the design appointment and the architectural direction for Brisbane Stadium.
The official update sets out the organising committee’s vision for Brisbane 2032.
The official update includes images of the existing Main Arena and its proposed legacy use.
The State outlined its plans for Victoria Park and the Games precinct.
Anika Wells backed netball’s inclusion but said the IOC must decide the sports programme before Brisbane-specific additions can be negotiated. Her 9 November interview did not confirm a place for the sport.
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.
GIICA recorded a ‘not a controlled action’ decision for the Victoria Park referral. This is the decision under the federal EPBC process.
The government released interior and exterior views of the Kawana upgrade.
The government published a view of the proposed Brisbane Stadium roof and bowl.
The government reported drilling for a proposed mixed-use precinct incorporating an indoor arena.
The government published an early view of the Cairns stadium upgrade.
The State issued a progress review covering the Games programme.
The government reported geotechnical work at the future stadium site.
The government reported on its Games delivery programme.
Council announced staged clearing across 12 hectares of Moreton Bay Central. The precinct includes the future indoor sports centre, UniSC and a TAFE project.
Vegetation works at the former Petrie mill site ↗Moreton Daily · · Matched to this announcement
The 2026–36 plan addresses training, barriers to volunteering and recognition. The state identifies Brisbane 2032 as an opportunity to grow participation.
GIICA heard from more than 250 people and groups. About 90% of survey respondents supported the Cairns upgrade, with shade, seating and access among the priorities.
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.
The November works notice lists path construction and haul-road earthworks. GIICA will advise users before the diversion opens.
Engineers, geologists and surveyors are assessing conditions at venue sites. Ecology and cultural heritage specialists also contribute to siting and design decisions.
Landscape architect James Birrell is working on the project at the pool his father designed. The heritage-listed complex opened in 1959.
The state and South Bank Corporation sought interest in precinct renewal ahead of 2032. Their brief includes a new lagoon and upgraded public space. Proposals still require consultation and approvals.
Darumbal directors discuss the Fitzroy River’s cultural significance and the opportunity to share its history through the proposed rowing and canoe venue.
The first session brought together business, sport, health and community representatives to discuss local opportunities connected to the Games.
Olympian Natalie Cook and Paralympian Alexa Leary uncovered a piece of the design on the Sunshine Coast during the Queensland-wide reveal.
Sharon Hannan recounts the track’s development from its early years and discusses what an upgraded stadium could offer Cairns athletes.
GIICA highlighted James Birrell’s involvement as a landscape architect on the aquatic precinct. His father designed the heritage-listed pool that opened in 1959.
The government invited public comment on the draft legacy plan.
The proposal covers the Main Arena, horse pavilion, heritage stands and conversion of the village precinct into housing after the Games.
Queensland published its draft for the precinct beyond the Games and invited public feedback on its mix of sport, open space and recreation.
How the draft Victoria Park precinct would change the site ↗9News · · Matched to this announcement
GIICA introduced the principal design team after a six-month selection process. The designers discussed balancing heritage, elite competition and daily community use.
The government published early designs for Spring Hill, including three covered pools and retention of the heritage-listed Centenary Pool complex.
The Executive Board approved a revised timetable. A December review will narrow the disciplines under consideration before the IOC Session in Punta Cana.
The State reported completion of the clubhouse as a local sporting legacy project.
A council film explains the longer-term goals for transport, participation and connected communities across the region.
The department identified investment in venues, athlete preparation and transport alongside border, telecommunications and sport integrity services.
Six elements collected around Queensland came together in Brisbane as the organisers introduced their Olympic and Paralympic designs.
The Showgrounds redevelopment entered construction. The State published a photograph of the sod-turning with Hutchinson Builders and the RNA.
The proposal would serve schools, local clubs and developing athletes.
The update outlines proposed regional Games legacies.
The update describes routes for businesses to engage with the Games programme.
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