Regional Briefing • December 2025
Beyond Brisbane: Queensland’s 2032 Regional Legacy
7 regional hubs. $7.1 billion in infrastructure. Where the work is for Queensland contractors.
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QLD 2032 Regional Build — Industry Briefing
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QLD2032 isn’t just a two-week event in the capital—it’s a decade-long, state-wide legacy program reshaping infrastructure, housing and industry across regional Queensland.
A Decade of Opportunity
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are the catalyst for a decade-long program of infrastructure development and economic opportunity for all of Queensland. This is a statewide build, designed to leave a lasting legacy for communities far beyond the capital city.
$7.1B
Venue Infrastructure
Investment
7
Regional
Hubs
$8.1B
Total Economic
Benefit
While Brisbane is the host city, direct investment and project activity are concentrated across seven key regional hubs: Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Logan, Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast. The opportunities are confirmed, the funding is allocated—the time to prepare is now.
🚀 Delivery Partner Appointed — December 17, 2025
The Queensland Government has officially appointed the Unite32 consortium (led by Laing O’Rourke and AECOM) to manage the design and construction of all 17 new and upgraded venues across regional Queensland.
Approximately 60 Unite32 personnel will begin working in the GIICA office starting January 2026 to fast-track regional project delivery.
Unite32 has a specific mandate to integrate local knowledge and scale at pace—directly supporting the 125km Local Benefits Test weighting for regional contractors.
This appointment signals the move from planning to procurement. Regional suppliers can expect tenders through QTenders as Unite32 mobilises.
Hub 1: Cairns – Gateway to the Games in the Far North
📍 Barlow Park Stadium Upgrade
$91M
Investment
20,000
Games Capacity
2027-29
Construction
Games Role: Olympic football preliminaries
Legacy: Far North Queensland’s premier rectangular venue, capable of hosting NRL, A-League and major fixtures.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Civil works, structural steel, broadcast-quality lighting, electrical/data, retractable seating, corporate fit-outs, catering facilities, site security, logistics, traffic management.
Hub 2: Toowoomba – Equestrian Centre of Excellence
📍 Toowoomba Showgrounds Upgrade
97.8ha
Site Size
1,000
Wellcamp Beds
2028-30
Construction
Games Role: Olympic and Paralympic equestrian—cross country, dressage and jumping.
Legacy: National hub for equestrian excellence, attracting international competitions, clinics and training camps.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Arena construction, stables, cross-country course design, civil works, equine surfaces, veterinary facilities, fencing, landscaping, irrigation, accommodation services linked to Wellcamp.
Hub 3: Rockhampton – A Strategic Hub for Statewide Supply
📍 Fitzroy River Rowing & Canoe Sprint Facility
Games Role: Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoe sprint on the Fitzroy River.
Legacy: One of Queensland’s two primary rowing venues for training and competition, securing ongoing national team camps and high-level regattas.
🏠 Athlete Village at the Railyards
In addition to the Fitzroy River upgrades, Rockhampton will host a dedicated Athlete Village at the Railyards Rejuvenation precinct. The village will accommodate athletes and team officials during the Games and is planned to convert into permanent housing as part of the wider Railyards redevelopment.
This creates a substantial residential construction and fit-out opportunity for Central Queensland contractors.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Marine and civil works (pontoons, finish towers, riverbank stabilisation), amenities, boat sheds, residential construction for Railyards village, event logistics, accommodation, hospitality, manufacturing and freight to support statewide projects.
Hub 4: Logan – A New Hub for Community Sport
📍 Logan Indoor Sports Centre
9
Courts
7,000
Games Capacity
500k
Population by 2041
Games Role: Indoor sports across Olympic and Paralympic programs.
Legacy: Addresses critical shortfall in indoor courts, anchors broader civic precinct.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Large-span indoor construction, concrete, steel, roofing, façades, sprung timber flooring, retractable seating, scoreboards, lighting, HVAC, facility management, cleaning, security, catering.
Hub 5: Moreton Bay – Meeting Community Demand at The Mill
📍 Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre (MBISC)
12
Courts
10,000
Games Capacity
178
Construction Jobs
Games Role: Multiple Olympic and Paralympic indoor sports.
Legacy: Fixes significant under-supply of indoor courts in one of Australia’s fastest-growing LGAs. Year-round community sport, championships, concerts and conferences.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Bulk earthworks, utilities, concrete, structural steel, façades, roofing, sports flooring, flexible seating, broadcast lighting, AV/PA, parking, pedestrian links, landscaping.
Hub 6: Sunshine Coast – A Three-Part Legacy
📍 Stadium + Indoor Centre + Mountain Bike Hub
🏟️ Stadium Upgrade (Kawana): Expansion to ~10,000 permanent seats. Hosts Olympic football with 20,000 temp capacity.
🏀 Indoor Centre: ~7,000 seats in Games mode. Addresses documented court shortfall.
🚴 Mountain Bike Centre: International-standard course. Creates adventure sport and tourism hub.
🏠 Maroochydore Athlete Village: ~1,400 beds converting to residential post-Games.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Stadium structural upgrades, new stands, seating, corporate facilities, broadcast infrastructure, full new-build indoor centre, trail design and construction, trailhead facilities, residential construction for village conversion.
Hub 7: Gold Coast – Leveraging Local Investment
📍 Arena + Hockey Centre + Royal Pines Village
15,000
Arena Seats
1,800
Construction Jobs
740
Ongoing Jobs
Funded by: City of Gold Coast (no state capital contribution)
Legacy: World-class indoor entertainment and sports venue, expanded hockey facilities, year-round events destination.
🔧 Contractor & Supplier Opportunities
Full arena construction trades, specialist turf and pitch contractors for hockey, lighting, seating, amenities, accommodation, event production, logistics, tourism services.
The Rules of the Game: How Local Businesses Get a Head Start
Tender responses must clearly demonstrate local benefit and participation.
At least 30% of Minor Venues Program procurement to Queensland SMEs.
Proximity weighting for suppliers within 125km of project sites.
GIICA recommends structured pathway for apprentices on Games projects.
For more on procurement requirements, see our ICN Visibility Guide and 125km Local Benefits Guide.
Beyond the Venues: The Bigger Picture
🏠 Villages to Homes: Athlete villages across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton are planned to transition into mixed-use residential precincts after the Games. Read our full guide →
⚽ Grassroots Investment: GIICA has proposed boosting the Games On! fund with $750M–$1B for community sporting infrastructure statewide.
✈️ Tourism & Trade: Queensland’s legacy planning forecasts ~$4.6 billion in additional tourism and trade activity, with strong focus on dispersing visitors across regional centres.
How to Get Started: Your Action Plan
Get on the Radar
Register on ICN Gateway and monitor GIICA for project updates and tender releases.
Understand the Rules
Familiarise yourself with Queensland Procurement Policy and local benefits requirements.
Monitor QTenders
Set up alerts on QTenders for your industry and region.
Prepare to Bid
Document capabilities, build supplier relationships, line up compliance, insurance and certifications.
This Is Regional Queensland’s Moment
Brisbane 2032 is not a two-week sports festival; it’s a decade-long infrastructure and economic program reaching into every corner of the state. The projects are funded, planned and moving toward procurement. For regional businesses, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
📚 Sources
- The 2032 Delivery Plan — Queensland Government
- 100 Day Review Report — GIICA
- Elevate 2042 Legacy Strategy — Sport QLD
- Venues — Delivering 2032
- Brisbane 2032 — City of Gold Coast
- Let the Games Begin in Rockhampton — Premier’s Statement
- 2032 Delivery Plan Guide — QLD2032.com
- Unite32 Delivery Partner Appointment — Queensland Government (December 17, 2025)
A resource from QLD2032.com — Queensland’s Independent Industry & Infrastructure Portal