The shovels are starting to move across South-East Queensland on projects which will support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This week the State Government announced work had started on upgrades of recreation areas on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, while a contract for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project has been awarded.
State Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Tim Mander said $28 million would be spent at five sport and recreation venues across the state to support performance pathways for emerging athletes.
Minister Mander said construction had begun at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi, and the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct at Tallebudgera.
He said the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct upgrade included a new accessible gymnasium, a recovery space with ice baths and sauna, a sport and recreation office space, a beach access path linking to the existing coastal walkway, and an additional emergency access road.
“Capital works at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct includes development of new accessible accommodation, a new outdoor gym, and a new carpark to support increased operations.”
Minister Mander said work at both sites was expected to be completed in early 2026.
“These upgrades will help more Queenslanders to get active, support healthy lifestyles and strengthen community connections through sport and recreation.
“They will play a pivotal role in supporting many athletes and teams in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.”
Meanwhile, the ActivUs Alliance, which includes CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors and UGL, as well as ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP, has been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaría said delivery of the LGC project would provide more frequent and reliable public transport services to address the high travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
“With experience in delivering transformational rail and metro projects in major cities, our team will safely and reliably deliver this next-generation rail line. The project will increase public transport capacity, improve accessibility, and deliver a more seamless, comfortable commute,” Mr Santamaría.
UGL Managing Director Doug Moss said UGL has proven capabilities in large infrastructure construction, including complex mechanical and electrical installations on some of Australia’s largest transport systems.
“We look forward to working alongside our Alliance partners to deliver increased capacity for local residents and visitors to South-East Queensland, which will support population growth in the area and help the region to prepare for the historic Brisbane Olympics in 2032,” Mr Moss said.
He said works included:
- An upgrade from two to four rail tracks from Kuraby to Beenleigh, including all civil works and civil structures.
- Accessible station upgrades including park ‘n’ ride, kiss ’n’ ride and bus stop upgrades.
- Removal of level crossings.
- Upgraded rail systems and conventional signalling and enabling works for a European Train Control System (ETCS).
- Modification of the local road network and improved walking and cycling connections along the 20-kilometre project corridor.
- Integration of the project with adjacent construction packages and into the existing rail network.
