Project

National Aquatics Centre

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
National Aquatics Centre

The Queensland Government have announced the delivery of a new National Aquatics Centre, to be located at the existing Centenary Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill. 

The centre will include a main and secondary stadium, each with the capability to support elite training and competition, and permanent seating capacity of approximately 8,000, and temporary seating of 25,000 for the 2032 Olympic Games.

The centre is expected to host the majority of aquatic sports for the 2032 Games, supported by the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2025 The Queensland Government confirmed the project would continue at the Centenary Pool site as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan.
Jul 2025 An updated intergovernmental funding agreement between the Queensland and Federal governments was announced. The agreement reaffirms previous federal government committments, including a total federal funding envelope of $3.4 billion.
Jul 2025 The Queensland Government opened Expressions of Interest to develop a Victoria Park precinct masterplan. The masterplan will inform the technical requirements for the National Aquatic Centre, New Brisbane Stadium and transport infrastructure connections.
Aug 2025 The Queensland Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority announced procurement for an Early Contractor Involvement contract would commence in September.
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Government resources
Delivering 2032