- 250 submissions lodged for program-wide Registration of Interest for the delivery of the 17 new and upgraded 2032 venues.
- 20 Expressions of Interest received to deliver the integrated Master Plan for the Victoria Park precinct, and 40 EOIs for Games Delivery Partner.
- Queenslanders have now seen 10 months of delivering under the Crisafulli Government, after 10 years of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government had today announced that more than 250 submissions have been lodged in just two weeks for a program-wide Registration of Interest (ROI) for the design and construction sector to work with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) on the delivery of the 17 new and upgraded 2032 venues.
The Government has also received 20 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to deliver the integrated Master Plan for the Victoria Park precinct, including the Brisbane Showgrounds and surrounds is set to be a world-class hub for recreation, events, entertainment, and lifestyle well beyond the Games.
An EOI for a Delivery Partner to support GIICA in providing a broad range of program management services critical for the successful delivery of 2032 Games venues infrastructure program has also received 48 submissions with the successful applicant set to be engaged by the end of the year.
The procurement of a Delivery Partner is a critical step in delivering 2032 venues on time and on budget.
After 1,200 days of Labor chaos, the Crisafulli Government is delivering for 2032 and beyond and ensuring the Games deliver a generational infrastructure legacy across Queensland.
These milestone updates come a month after GIICA announced the appointment of a new CEO – Simon Crooks – who will be instrumental in leading delivery of the Games infrastructure outlined in the Crisafulli Government's 2032 Delivery Plan as well as meeting a key requirement of the recently amended Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangement Act 2021.
Early works will also soon commence to transform Brisbane Showgrounds for 2032 and beyond including restoration works on two heritage-listed grandstands and progressing plans for a 20,000 seat Main Arena upgrade.
Just last week the Crisafulli Government officially signed the new Intergovernmental Agreement with the Australian Government, formalising the landmark funding deal and locking in the delivery of critical and generational Games infrastructure for 2032 and beyond.
The Australian Government has allocated a capped contribution of $3.435 billion to the $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program, which will see both Governments work together to deliver 17 new or upgraded venues delivered across Queensland.
The new agreement outlines the conditions under which the Commonwealth's significant contribution can be spent by the Queensland Government, as they work to deliver the games.
Execution of the new IGA coincided with the first meeting of the Games Leadership Group including representatives from Brisbane 2032, the Queensland and Australian Governments, Brisbane City Council and GIICA.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said the 2032 Games were now back on track after 1,200 days of Labor Chaos.
"The overwhelming interest we have received to partner with the Crisafulli Government to deliver these legacy venues for 2032 and beyond shows Queenslanders were now confident our government will deliver the 2032 Games venues on time and on budget," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"After 1,200 days of Labor Chaos, the Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of delivering a legacy games all Queenslanders can be proud of for generations to come.
"This generational infrastructure will also unlock critical housing supply and better transport that will strengthen our Queensland communities long after the closing ceremony."
GIICA CEO Simon Crooks said it was wonderful to see the level of interest from the market in partnering with us to deliver these 17 new and upgraded venues across the state for Queenslanders.
"This is an extraordinary opportunity for the industry to work on what will become a truly iconic legacy for our state," Mr Crooks said.
"Queenslanders can have confidence that GIICA and our partners in government and industry are going to deliver sporting venues that ensure a spectacular Games."
