Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Let the Games Begin in Mackay-Whitsunday
- Mackay 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.
- Mackay's Harrup Park proposed to host second-ever Olympics cricket competition, and sailing.
The Queensland Government has today released the 2032 Delivery Plan, putting Mackay 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 Mackay to host Olympic events, drive tourism opportunities and support community grassroots sport.
As part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, Mackay-Whitsunday is in the box seat for:
- Major upgrades to Harrup Park to enable the region to host cricket matches, for the proposed second-ever Summer Olympics cricket competition.
- The opportunity for Whitsundays to co-host sailing.
- Extensive Bruce Highway upgrades at Goorganga Plains, as part of the $9 billion investment between Brisbane and Cairns.
- Leveraging the 20-year tourism plan for initiatives like the Airlie Beach SkyWay.
- 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, Mackay and the Whitsundays will be ready to open their doors not only to the Games but to more tourists, more employment and more opportunities."
