Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Let the Games Begin in Cairns
- Cairns and surrounding areas to benefit from a winning Games legacy of infrastructure, transport connectivity, tourism and grassroots sport.
- 2032 Delivery Plan sets the plan for a successful 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Cairns' Barlow Park to benefit from major upgrades ahead of 2032.
The Queensland Government has today released the 2032 Delivery Plan, putting Cairns on the roadmap for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
These Games will not just be for Brisbane and the Plan recognises the value in Queensland's regional centres like Cairns to host Olympic events, drive tourism opportunities and support community grassroots sport.
As part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, Cairns is in the box seat for:
- Major upgrades to Barlow Park Stadium including a new grandstand with a permanent seating capacity of 5,000 to support Cairns attracting major event hosting opportunities like football.
- The opportunity for the Cairns Convention Centre to host events.
- The opportunity to host sports including football and cricket.
- Major upgrades to the Cairns Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and the Captain Cook Highway.
- Bruce Highway upgrades as part of the $9 billion investment between Brisbane and Cairns.
- Leveraging the 20-year tourism plan for initiatives like Wangetti Trail.
- A share in the $250 million Games On! programs with upgrades to grassroots community clubs.
Premier David Crisafulli said 2032 would be the Queensland Games.
"These Games are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver an infrastructure, tourism and grassroots sports legacy to benefit all of Queensland," Premier Crisafulli said.
"Delivering 2032 and Beyond sets the plan to build much more than what's needed for a few weeks of competition.
"This is a plan that builds for our future, ensuring regional communities continue to benefit for decades to come.
"That includes delivering critical upgrades to the spine of our transport network, the Bruce Highway, between Cairns and Brisbane.
"Come 2032, through better connectivity and the right infrastructure, Cairns will be ready to open its doors not only to the Games but to more tourists, more employment and more opportunities."
