Government reveals proposed plans for new aquatic centre for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government has officially unveiled the preliminary designs for the centrepiece aquatic venue of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, confirming that a consortium of three leading architectural firms has been appointed to lead the project. Situated at the historic Centenary Pool site in Spring Hill, the proposed development aims to reconcile world-class competitive standards with the long-term recreational needs of the Brisbane community.

The project marks a pivotal step in the state’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure pipeline, with the selected firms tasked with creating a sustainable facility that honours the site’s heritage listing. Current renders indicate a sophisticated integration of modern glass and steel elements designed to maximise spectator capacity while maintaining the architectural integrity of the surrounding parklands.

“The redesign of the Centenary Pool precinct is a high-stakes balancing act between preserving local heritage and meeting the relentless technical demands of a global sporting event.”

As the state moves toward the final planning phase, officials have emphasised that the facility must serve as a functional ‘legacy’ asset long after the closing ceremony. Public consultation will be prioritised in the coming months to ensure the transition from a high-performance arena to a public leisure hub remains seamless and economically viable for future generations.