IPSWICH is positioning itself to turn the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games into a catalyst for long-term growth.
The city is prioritising projects that will deliver a lasting sporting and infrastructure legacy for the community.
With world-class athletes like track sensation Gout Gout and swimming superstar Mollie O’Callaghan proudly calling Ipswich home, Council says now is the time to secure the facilities and infrastructure that will help nurture the next generation of champions.
Mayor Teresa Harding said elevating the Games to the city’s list of Regionally Significant Projects cemented Council’s commitment to achieving a lasting legacy well beyond the closing ceremony.
“This is about more than two weeks of sport,” Mayor Harding said.
“It’s about creating a future where Ipswich has elite facilities, better connectivity and infrastructure that will benefit our community for decades to come.”
Council is advocating for critical projects including the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct, a new synthetic athletics track, pre-Games training opportunities, and ensuring Brighton Homes Arena remains on the official Brisbane 2032 venue masterplan.
Mayor Harding said the Games’ $8.1 billion boost to Queensland’s economy also presents an unparalleled chance to elevate Ipswich on the world stage.
“We want to showcase Ipswich as a destination for tourism, sport and investment,” she said.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure game-changing infrastructure for our growing population.”
The city’s Olympics legacy priorities now sit alongside other major projects such as the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor.
