Arup Appointed Principal Contractor for Brisbane 2032 Olympic Precinct Masterplan

Global design and engineering consultancy Arup has been appointed as the principal contractor for one of the most significant infrastructure projects of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Arup will lead delivery of the Victoria Park Precinct masterplan, a transformation of the 64-hectare inner-city site into one of Brisbane’s largest new urban parklands. The masterplan covers the Brisbane Showgrounds and the National Aquatic Centre, with Arup overseeing urban design, engineering, transport planning, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

The project will reimagine the former golf course as a multifunctional precinct featuring new open space, cultural facilities, community infrastructure, and sport and recreation assets.

Arup to Showcase a Long Lasting Legacy

Sharing how the Victoria Park Precinct would become a landmark hub for recreation, events, entertainment, and lifestyle, Arup Project Director, Penny Hall, said: “Our track record includes working hand-in-hand with communities, partners and government, having helped deliver not only a world-class Olympic and Paralympic Games in London but also a lasting legacy that continues to thrive nearly 15 years later,” Hall said.

She added that Arup’s global and local experience, spanning Sydney 2000 through to Paris 2024, has been shaped by “a once-in-a-generation lens” — the same long-term approach now guiding Brisbane’s vision for Victoria Park.

World Class Facility for Seamless Experience

The Queensland Government has emphasised that the development will prioritise world-class green spaces, improved connectivity, and seamless visitor experiences both during the Games and in the decades that follow.

During the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the precinct and stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, located within walking distance of the Brisbane Athletes Village. The village will accommodate more than 10,000 athletes and officials during the Olympics, and over 5,000 during the Paralympics.

The first stage of the project is the creation of an Infrastructure Structure Plan, which will include technical site investigations and planning for connectivity and public realm infrastructure. This will ensure the precinct can efficiently support the movement of thousands of visitors while delivering lasting benefits for Brisbane residents.

The appointment follows a recent call by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) for expressions of interest to appoint principal architects for both Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre.

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