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Government reveals proposed design for new aquatics centre for 2032 Games

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • The Queensland government has selected three architectural firms to design a new National Aquatics Centre for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Renders of the proposed design, featuring a wave-shaped roof, have been released, with the venue to be built at the site of Centenary Pool.
  • The government stated the centre will be an iconic home for athletes and a lasting investment for community sport, though questions remain about potential scaling back of seating capacity to manage costs.

The Queensland government has unveiled fresh designs for the National Aquatics Centre, a key venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. Three architectural firms, ARM Architecture, NH Architecture, and Arkhefield, will design the new facility at the Centenary Pool site in Spring Hill.

This design trio will develop an iconic new home for high-performance aquatic athletes, as well as a legacy for community sport.

— Jarrod BleijieDeputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie described the purpose of the new National Aquatics Centre.

The proposed design features a distinctive wave-shaped roof. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie highlighted the venue's dual purpose, stating it will be "an iconic new home for high-performance aquatic athletes, as well as a legacy for community sport." He emphasized the long-term vision, adding, "This isn't just a venue for a few weeks in 2032. It's a lasting investment in Queensland's future that will support community sport, high-performance athletes and keeping us cool for generations to come."

This isn't just a venue for a few weeks in 2032. It's a lasting investment in Queensland's future that will support community sport, high-performance athletes and keeping us cool for generations to come.

— Jarrod BleijieDeputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie emphasized the long-term benefits of the new aquatic centre.

The Centenary Pool will close on August 31, with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) taking over the site from September 1 to begin early works. The aquatic centre is planned to have up to 25,000 seats during the Games, with a reduced legacy capacity of 8,000. However, when questioned about potential cost-saving measures involving scaled-back seating, Bleijie did not provide a direct answer, though he assured the overall $7.1 billion funding for Games infrastructure would remain unchanged.

GIICA is leading the charge with respect to the delivery of those venues.

— Jarrod BleijieDeputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie commented on the role of the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority.
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