The Queensland Government has taken a major step forward in preparing for the 2032 Olympic Games, announcing a world-class delivery team to oversee the design and construction of 17 new and upgraded venues across the state.

The newly formed delivery consortium, Unite32, will work in partnership with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to manage the ambitious $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program.

Unite32 is led by global infrastructure heavyweights Laing O’Rourke and AECOM and brings with it experience from Olympic and major sporting events including London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024 and LA 2028.

The group was selected through a competitive procurement process and will now help fast-track the planning and delivery of Olympic venues throughout Queensland, with a focus on ensuring the projects are completed on time, within budget, and deliver a lasting legacy for local communities.

Venues to be built by 2032 include the 63,000-seat main stadium at Victoria Park, the National Aquatic Centre and an upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre. Regional venues including Sunshine Coast Stadium, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Barlow Park and the Redlands Whitewater Centre are also included in the list.

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Jarrod Bleijie said the appointment of the Delivery Partner marks a turning point in the Games preparation, bringing certainty and confidence to the infrastructure program after years of delay.

“These new and upgraded venues will make Queenslanders proud on the world stage, not just for four weeks in 2032, but for decades to come,” he said.

“We are getting on with the job of delivering the best Games ever, with generational infrastructure and long-term legacy across the state.”

GIICA was established in late 2024 to lead the state’s Games infrastructure delivery. The Authority's CEO, Simon Crooks, said Unite32 would integrate directly with GIICA’s existing team to scale up operations and deliver results more efficiently.

“This is the most ambitious venues program in Queensland’s history. With the engagement of our new delivery partner, we can now accelerate our work and bring in deep Olympic and major project expertise to ensure we deliver exceptional sporting venues for 2032,” Mr Crooks said.

Unite32 Program Director Paul Milne added that the team brings not only international Games experience but a long track record of major infrastructure delivery across Queensland.

“We’re incredibly proud to be part of this once-in-a-generation project. Our team is committed to driving quality and excellence in venue delivery across the state,” he said.

The venues program is jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments and is one of the centrepieces of the state’s Olympic infrastructure investment. Construction timelines, design details and project breakdowns for individual venues are expected to be released progressively over the coming months.

This approach mirrors successful Games delivery models seen in other host cities and is designed to ensure that Queensland not only delivers a great Games in 2032, but also builds a network of world-class sporting facilities that serve the community long into the future.