Hundreds of submissions have been received to oversee and deliver the infrastructure needs of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie said more than 250 Registrations of Interest (ROIs) had been lodged in two weeks from the design and construction sector to work with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) on the delivery of 17 new and upgraded 2032 venues.
Minister Bleijie said the Government had also received 20 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to deliver the integrated Master Plan for the Victoria Park precinct, including the Brisbane Showgrounds and surrounds.
He said, in addition, 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 had received 48 submissions, with the successful applicant set to be engaged by the end of the year.
“The overwhelming interest we have received to partner with the 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.”
Minister Bleijie said the milestones came a month after GIICA announced the appointment of a new CEO, Simon Crooks, who would be instrumental in leading delivery of the Games infrastructure outlined in the 2032 Delivery Plan.
Mr Crooks said it was wonderful to see the level of interest from the market in delivering the new and upgraded venues.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity for the industry to work on what will become a truly iconic legacy for our state,” he 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.”
