The Queensland Government has delivered the highly anticipated final announcement of Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues.
A new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park will be the centrepiece, with a major new development at the RNA Showgrounds and a new National Aquatic Centre at Centenary Pool also on the cards.
Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi, Head of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, was recently among a group of UQ experts and alumni leaders who shared with Contact magazine how the decisions will shape Brisbane’s future as a global city.
Professor Cheshmehzangi said the venues will do more than host the Games – they will also revitalise key areas, advance health and sports, and set new urban excellence standards:
"The announcement of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venues in Brisbane marks a defining moment in the city’s journey toward a future built on purpose, innovation and connectivity. More than just a selection of sites for the Games, this shows a commitment to shaping Brisbane into a world-class city with lasting benefits for its people.
These decisions are rooted in long-term urban planning, ensuring that every action taken today helps create a city that prospers well beyond 2032. The infrastructure being developed will not only support a global sporting event but also enhance Brisbane’s social cohesion, strengthen its transport systems and create a more liveable city for future generations.
With a precinct-based vision at its core, this plan will strengthen regional, inter-city and intra-city connectivity, unlocking opportunities for economic growth and urban transformation. Mass-transit enhancements and purpose-led placemaking will redefine how people move, gather and experience the city. These venues will do more than host the Games — they will shape Brisbane’s future, revitalising key areas, advancing health and sports and setting new urban excellence standards.
This is Brisbane’s chance to create a lasting legacy, inspiring its people and the world with a city built to thrive long after 2032. We look forward to being part of this win-win-win plan for the city and our region."
Professor Cheshmehzangi is a member of the Committee for Brisbane's Games Legacy and Growth Sub-committee.
Read the other expert opinions in the Contact magazine article here.
