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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Creating a Legacy for Queensland

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The biggest topic in Queensland over the past weeks - especially in the construction and infrastructure sectors - was the announcement of the venue locations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Around four years after Brisbane was awarded the Olympic games, the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) delivered the final and definitive action plan.

I recently attended the QMCA (Queensland Major Contractors Association) Brisbane 2032 Olympic event with leading industry figures and the chairman of GIICA. The overwhelming feeling was positive; now that the review has been concluded, the politicians can get out of the way and leave the businesses present to deliver a legacy for Brisbane, Queensland and beyond.

There has been much debate on strategy which typically is based on capacity and ability to deliver at the speed and scale required.

On reflection, I found these points particularly interesting:

  • The GIICA has recommended enacting special planning laws to expedite the approval and construction of critical venues. This approach seeks to bypass standard procurement rules to ensure infrastructure readiness.

  • The preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have ushered in significant infrastructure investments to enhance the city's capacity to host the event.

One of the discussion points at the QMCA centred around the impact of the inevitable drain of resources due to the Olympic projects. Several interesting statistics were shared, which put into context the challenges faced by the construction and infrastructure sectors in the years leading up to the games.

  •  The investment required for the public transport network, specifically rail and roads, is significant. Currently, the rail network between Brisbane and the Gold Coast has 20,000 passengers daily; it will need to handle 200,000 during the 2032 games.

  • ​Hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is poised to have a significant financial impact on Brisbane and the broader Queensland region. According to a KPMG analysis commissioned by the Queensland Government, the Olympics are expected to deliver approximately $8.1 billion in economic and social benefits to Queensland and around $17.6 billion to Australia as a whole.

  • This economic boost is projected to contribute about $4.6 billion to Queensland's Gross State Product (GSP). This influx is expected to create approximately 91,600 full-time equivalent (FTE) job years in Queensland over 20 years, encompassing the decade leading up to the Brisbane Olympics and the decade following.

The 2032 Brisbane Olympics presents a unique opportunity to create a more integrated and connected city and provide economic growth, infrastructure development and global recognition. The challenge for Queensland's infrastructure and construction engineering and technical professionals is to show the world that we have world-class talent and can contribute to generational change in the River City.

As experts in engineering and technology recruitment, we’re excited about the incredible job opportunities these upcoming projects will create. If you’d like to stay updated on the latest Olympics engineering and technical jobs, then follow us on LinkedIn or connect directly with me or one of my colleagues. You might also enjoy this article on how partnering with a recruiter can help you achieve your career ambitions.

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