Councils mark six years until Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

Brisbane is marking six years until the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the city unveiling a countdown clock in Queen Street Mall.

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This is the place where people come together to start their day in the city, to go shopping, to have a bite to eat, to meet friends. From today on, they will see exactly how many days and hours and minutes until the 23rd of July, 2032.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner stated that while most host cities receive a countdown clock a year before the Games, Brisbane "likes to do things differently." He added that the clock serves as a constant reminder of the approaching event. Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris called the installation a "goosebump moment," emphasizing the hard work to ensure the Games are the best ever and elevate their legacy impact.

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Brisbane '32 has been working very hard to make sure that these are not just the best Games ever, but the best sporting event that elevates the legacy impact to the citizens of Queensland and to the people of Brisbane.

However, significant work remains. The Queensland government must construct seven new venues and renovate 10 others. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie acknowledged the limited time, stating, "We have no time to waste now." He stressed the need to deliver infrastructure, venues, roads, and transportation.

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No time to waste now. We've got to deliver the infrastructure, the venues, the road, the rail, the transportation.

Despite the challenges, Liveris expressed confidence in meeting the deadline. He noted that six years is a reasonable timeframe for construction, even under pressure, and mentioned a recent conversation with the International Olympic Committee president about timelines and venues. The Brisbane City Council also released a "legacy vision" outlining 21 initiatives, including housing development, green spaces, and public transport expansion, aiming for long-term benefits beyond the Games.

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Six years is perfectly fine in construction terms, even in stress conditions. We had a long conversation about timelines, venues, sports and we're confident it's not six minutes to midnight.