- $87 million contract awarded for the first phase of the Northshore Brisbane – Street Renewal Program to BMD.
- Almost 4km of roads and other civil works will eventually be delivered prior to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Northshore Brisbane, supporting the delivery of the Brisbane Athlete Village.
- Majority design and procurement for this initial phase now complete, with works to start this month.
Premier Steven Miles has today marked a major milestone on Brisbane's 2032 Games Athlete Village.
An $87 million contract has been awarded to BMD for the first phase of early works – the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program.
The program, enabled by Economic Development Queensland, will pave the way for the Brisbane Athlete Village.
It marks a significant milestone in the city's preparations for hosting international athletes and para-athletes for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The accelerated works include several new roads in the Northshore precinct as well as significant enhancements to existing roads, such as the creation of a sub-tropical boulevard along Macarthur Avenue.
The tree-lined boulevard will feature separated cycleways, footpaths and landscaping - including native plants.
Works will begin onsite this month.
When fully completed, it is expected that the Street Renewal Program will be an exemplar of sustainability, resilience and innovation.
At full maturity of the trees, it is estimated that 75-80 per cent of the road verges will be covered in shade, creating a sun-safe, cool environment for residents and visitors, including athletes and para-athletes at the Games.
Smart and multi-function light poles will be installed throughout the precinct, supporting enhanced connectivity and security features.
Ultimately, the Street Renewal Program will also create new development sites ready for the Brisbane Athlete Village to commence construction in coming years.
Last year, the Miles Government demonstrated its commitment to this project, allocating more than $154 million towards the necessary infrastructure works.
Northshore is Queensland's largest waterfront urban renewal project and Brisbane's largest riverfront precinct, occupying 304ha of land along the river's inner-city Hamilton reach.
Following the Games, the Brisbane Athlete Village will be repurposed into a range of diverse housing including social, affordable, hotel, retirement and market with community, recreation and leisure facilities.
As stated by Premier Steven Miles:
"Our city has so much opportunity – opportunity that we can capitalise on now.
"These early works will transform Northshore Brisbane now, well ahead of 2032, and deliver a better, more connected Brisbane.
"Northshore will become home to Team Australia, and incredible athletes and para-athletes from right around the world, when Brisbane hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"And after the Games, this area will be repurposed into much need housing, including social and affordable homes.
"This is the kind of legacy my government is seeking to deliver for Brisbane, and Queensland."
As stated by Minister Grace Grace:
"The Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program continues the transformative journey for Northshore with an accelerated delivery that will open up parts of this riverfront precinct much earlier than originally planned.
"Not only will these works support the delivery of the Brisbane Athlete Village, ensuring seamless access and enhanced facilities for athletes, visitors and residents alike, cementing Northshore Brisbane as a vibrant hub of activity and connectivity, creating a lasting legacy of urban revitalisation and economic growth for the city."
As stated by BMD CEO Scott Power:
"As a proud Australian contractor with 45 years' experience, BMD is looking forward to being part of the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program - a visionary project that will redefine urban connectivity and community vibrancy.
"Having delivered necessary infrastructure upgrades within Northshore Brisbane since 2016, BMD's experience, capability and collaborative approach to contracting will pave the way for the Brisbane Athlete Village and beyond.
"BMD's focus is on powering performance and leaving enduring legacies in the communities we operate in. Projects like this are an opportunity to create jobs and work with local businesses to ensure great local benefits as well as a diverse, inclusive and connected workforce."
