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$6 Billion Northshore Plan to Address Brisbane 2032 Olympic Infrastructure

Written by MOS Editorial Team

Published on 20 August 2024

As Brisbane gears up for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a bold vision for the city’s future has emerged with the unveiling of the Northshore Vision 2050 plan. The $6 billion proposal, developed by the Brisbane Design Alliance, promises to transform Brisbane’s Northshore Hamilton precinct into a thriving hub of residential, commercial, and sports infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy well beyond the Games.

The proposed plan addresses Brisbane’s infrastructure needs for the 2032 Olympic Games without burdening taxpayers. At its core, a state-of-the-art Athletes’ Village will house over 10,000 athletes during the Games, later transitioning into a vibrant residential community blending affordable and market-rate housing. The new stadium, with a capacity of 60,000 seats, will be a centerpiece of the Northshore precinct. Purpose-built for Olympic events and designed to host future cricket and Aussie Rules matches, the stadium will also feature breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and the city’s skyline, showcasing Brisbane’s natural beauty and subtropical climate to a global audience. Adjacent to the stadium, an aquatic center and wave pool will add to the precinct’s draw as a year-round sports and entertainment hub.

Stage one will deliver the Athletes’ Village, stadium, and supporting facilities, along with hotels, restaurants, and leisure amenities. Future stages will add 12,000+ residential units, cultural and enterprise zones, and a sports science hub, solidifying Northshore as a key driver of Brisbane’s long-term economic and social development.

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The Brisbane Design Alliance, a consortium of global and local firms including Aurecon, Buchan, HKS, NRA Collaborative, and Nikken Sekkei, brings extensive experience in urban development and sports infrastructure, with past projects like London’s Olympic Park and Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Aurecon, a key partner, has played a vital role in providing engineering and advisory services. Tim Spies, Aurecon’s Managing Director for Community & Place, emphasized the project’s impact: “Northshore provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a liveable city and region that celebrates our unique history, climate and lifestyle,” he said. “This is an opportunity to create legacy infrastructure including important transport connectivity well beyond the 2032 Games”

The project has received strong support from businesses, sporting groups, and the local community as Brisbane prepares for its global role in the 2032 Games.

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