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With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games countdown on, the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan sets out major infrastructure being delivered across the state. This plan will give our growing population the infrastructure it needs now and well beyond 2032.

But where does it all start? What steps are involved? How do we get it all done?

Let’s break it down.

Timeline to 2032 and beyond

The 7 Phases of infrastructure delivery

The Games Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority’s Roadmap to 2032 outlines seven key phases that guide each infrastructure project from idea to reality:

1. Planning and approvals

Before the construction work can begin, the planning starts. The Queensland   Government reviews legislation, agreements and governance to support infrastructure projects. GIICA conducts feasibility studies, site investigations (like at Victoria Park), and community consultations. The Australian Government supports processes like adherence to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Act, too. It’s where the vision is shaped, risks are assessed, and all approvals are sought.

Victoria Park site investigations. Photo credit: GIICA

This is the stage most venues are at now in 2025, but soon we will move to...

2. Design

Architects and engineers get to work - like ARUP leading the Victoria Park Masterplan for 2032 Games Precinct, including Brisbane Stadium, the National Aquatic Centre and Athlete village. Designs are refined to meet safety, environmental and accessibility standards. Community input continues to ensure the infrastructure reflects local needs.

Early artists impressions before the designs come to life

3. Early Works

Before construction begins, early works prepare the site—think clearing land, relocating utilities, and setting up access roads. If there is an impact on the community, like road detours or noisy works, public notices with key information are shared so everyone knows what is occurring, why and when.

Queen’s Wharf construction site, November 2017. Photo courtesy of Destination Brisbane Consortium.

4. Construction

The most visible phase! Builders, contractors and tradespeople bring the designs to life. Site fencing with banner mesh appears and community notices are shared to advise what is happening, when, and what temporary impacts may be in place. This is a great time to subscribe to social media pages (like this one)  or email lists (this one is great) to follow along.

5. Commissioning

Once built it may look ready to use from the outside, but there are important checks happening behind the scenes.  Venues undergo rigorous testing to ensure everything works as intended—from lighting and plumbing to how people access and get around the venue.

6. Venue Completion and Handover

The venue is officially handed over, ready for use in the Games and beyond!  In July and August 2032, our venues will be on the world stage, showcasing the best athletes to the world – including our very own. It’s been 25 years since we could last watch our Olympians and Paralympians right here at home in Australia – and now we can do it again.

7. Post-Games Legacy

Once we deliver a Games we can all be proud of, our infrastructure will leave a legacy that’ll live on for generations in Queensland. After the Games, venues transition to community use.This phase ensures long-term benefits for Queenslanders, from hosting local events to supporting active lifestyles.

With the upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Stadium, and Barlow Park in Cairns, communities have the benefit of NRL-grade facilities in their regions. The new sports centres for Logan and Moreton Bay will meet growing demand for indoor sports, setting up a generation of basketballers, netballers and wheelchair athletes. Redlands will become a hub for outdoor water recreation, tourism and even emergency training opportunities.

Brisbane Stadium will be the home of the Brisbane Lions, the Brisbane Heat and the Queensland Bulls- and who knows, one day, maybe even play host to a Taylor Swift concert.

Artist impressions only: Cairn’s Barlow Park and Redland Whitewater Centre

Built for the Games, Made for the Future

The infrastructure being built in time for the 2032 Games isn’t just about sport, it’s about creating inclusive, sustainable spaces for all Queenslanders. From new mountain bike trails on the Sunshine Coast to new community centres in Logan and Moreton Bay, we’re delivering a Games we can all be proud of, with a legacy that’ll live on for generations in Queensland.

Learn More

• Discover the 17 Venues
• Explore GIICA’s Roadmap
• Read about Community Benefits

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