The Queensland Government has appointed global infrastructure consortium Unite32 as the delivery partner for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues program, marking a significant milestone in progressing the state’s Games infrastructure delivery.
The appointment has been made by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority, with Unite32 tasked with coordinating delivery excellence across the venues program, including program management, procurement coordination, risk management and delivery assurance.
Unite32 is led by Laing O’Rourke and AECOM and brings international experience from major sporting events, including previous Olympic and Paralympic Games and large scale infrastructure programs across Australia and overseas.
The Brisbane 2032 venues program includes 17 new and upgraded sporting venues across Queensland, supported by a total venues infrastructure investment of $7.1 billion. The program spans metropolitan Brisbane and regional Queensland, with venues intended to support Games operations while also delivering long term community benefits beyond 2032.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the appointment would provide certainty and confidence for the delivery of Games infrastructure.
“After 1200 days of Queensland Labor’s Games chaos, Queenslanders deserve certainty and confidence in the Games,” Mr Bleijie said.
The delivery partner will ensure every venue is delivered on time, on budget, and with lasting benefits for our communities. This is about building a legacy of world class infrastructure that serves Queenslanders well beyond 2032.
Jarrod Bleijie
Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority chief executive officer Simon Crooks said the delivery partner model would strengthen the authority’s capability as the venues program moves into more complex delivery phases.
“Since GIICA was established, we have pulled together a team of experienced, committed professionals to deliver the most ambitious sporting venues program in Queensland’s history,” Mr Crooks said.
“With the engagement of the delivery partner, we have the ability to scale the team at pace, complement our strengths and enhance our Games and mega event experience to ensure we leverage the learnings and successes of previous Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure programs.”
Unite32 program director Paul Milne said the consortium was proud to support Queensland in delivering the Games.
“Our team has worked on Olympic and Paralympic Games including London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024 and LA 2028, but as importantly we have worked across the length and breadth of Queensland to deliver significant infrastructure projects in local communities,” Mr Milne said.
“We are thrilled to be part of the team that will realise this unique Games infrastructure vision.”
The appointment aligns with recommendations from the Queensland Government’s 100 Day Review of the Brisbane 2032 Delivery Plan, which called for stronger governance and greater delivery certainty for Games infrastructure.
Further details on individual venue scopes, timelines and procurement processes are expected to be released as planning and delivery progresses.
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