Brisbane will host the Olympics in 2032, and though we’re still a decade away, a variety of new infrastructure projects will be needed to successfully deliver a world-class event. For experts in industries such as construction, engineering, transport and more, the Brisbane Olympics offers a brilliant opportunity to contribute to the next chapter in Australia’s history.
What’s in the pipeline?
Discussions between the Brisbane City Council and the International Olympics Committee (IOC) have revealed that at least 14 new sport venues will be established in Queensland over the next decade. Seven of these venues will be developed on the Gold Coast, five will call the Sunshine Coast home, while Brisbane will boast two brand new stadiums to host events such as swimming and basketball.
Brisbane’s winning Olympic bid also made provisions for a $1 billion redevelopment of the existing cricket grounds at Woolloongabba, which will play host to the 2032 opening and closing ceremonies. A major upgrade to the indoor sports centre located at Chandler is also proposed to accommodate gymnastic events.
When will work begin?
The IOC has previously advised that up to 90 per cent of these infrastructure concepts will need to be delivered before 2032. In fact, financial experts have forecast that most of Brisbane’s Olympic investment will need to occur between 2027 and 2030 in order to be completed on time.
It’s expected that at least 13,000 local jobs will be created to deliver an Olympics event that rivals the likes of Sydney’s millennium games in 2000. The boost to Queensland’s state economy will be immense – and is anticipated to reach a total value of at least $8.1 billion.
Who will play a role?
While experts in construction and engineering will play a vital role in delivering the infrastructure required for 2032, Australia’s manufacturing sector will also experience high demand. Brisbane will be the first city to host a ‘climate positive’ Olympic Games, which means the IOC requires carbon emissions to be minimised and offset at every stage of planning – including accommodation, catering, merchandising, packaging, transport, and much more.
Delivering a carbon-natural Olympic Games will require innovation across a diverse cross-section of industries, including manufacturing, maintenance, rail, and renewables. At CrewSELECT, we’re excited about the increased demand for Australian ingenuity that will go hand-in-hand with Brisbane’s first Olympic Games.
What else is happening?
Brisbane is well-placed to take centre stage as a ‘new world city’ in the coming years. In addition to planning for the 2032 Olympic Games, high-profile projects such as the Queen’s Wharf precinct and the Cross-River Rail upgrade are reshaping the city.
With prominent infrastructure projects getting a jump-start, it’s an energising time to be part of Australia’s built industries. If you’re a worker looking to join a trusted labour hire organisation, get in touch with the team CrewSELECT today.
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