GIICA confirms early works underway at Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic stadium site
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority has confirmed that initial site preparation, including partial demolition and construction zone establishment, has commenced at the Herston side of the park, with access points closed and traffic diversions in place.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) confirmed on 1 June 2026 that early preparatory works have commenced at Victoria Park for Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic stadium. The authority has taken possession of the site to initiate activities leading to the construction of the venue, which is designated to host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events during the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The stadium is designed to seat 63,000 spectators and accommodate up to 70,000 attendees for concerts. Following the Games, the venue is expected to become the city’s main sports and entertainment facility. GIICA stated that the project delivery remains on schedule, with design work progressing and an Early Contractor Involvement process currently under way.
Initial activities focus on site preparation, including ongoing investigations, early enabling tasks, and the partial demolition of existing infrastructure. Construction zones are being established on the Herston side of the park, setting the stage for major earthworks scheduled to begin between late 2026 and early 2027. The contract for these early works is expected to be awarded in the coming months.
Regulatory hurdles have been cleared for this phase, as a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act was deemed “not a controlled action” in May. This determination means no further Commonwealth environmental approvals are currently required for the precinct.
The commencement of works has necessitated significant changes to traffic and public access in the area. Several sections of Victoria Park on the Herston side have been closed and fenced off, and access points from both the Herston and Kelvin Grove busway stations have been shut. Gilchrist Avenue is now closed to public vehicles, and the North Brisbane Bikeway has been diverted via a minor re-route.
Despite these closures, GIICA has indicated that the Pump Track, York’s Hollow North Brisbane Bikeway, and some open green spaces will remain accessible to the public during this initial phase. Temporary traffic management measures and increased signage are being implemented to support safe movement around the site.
