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Building better for the Brisbane 2032 Games

Authors: Sue Robinson, Brad Wood
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At a glance

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are more than just a global sporting event; they offer the chance to put in place a new sustainable urban vision. The Brisbane 2032 Games is a unique opportunity to transform the region through an accelerated implementation of innovative infrastructure projects.

The aim is to create a positive legacy that will resonate for years to come, built on projects that provide the greatest social, environmental and economic value. But how can we maximise these benefits for the host regions during and beyond this global showcase event?

Our report on sustainable infrastructure and venues provides examples and recommendations on how the following principles can be implemented in practice, and how they can contribute to the legacy of the Brisbane 2032 Games.

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games offer a unique opportunity to transform the region through an accelerated implementation of innovative infrastructure projects.
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Report: Sustainable infrastructure and venues

We don't need to build more for the Olympics. We need to build better.
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Build better, not more

We need to choose projects that offer significant social, environmental, and economic benefits. We should also prioritise low-carbon, resilient and adaptable solutions that can withstand and recover from climate change impacts and changing needs. Measuring and monitoring progress against these criteria will be critical for effective decision-making and attracting investment.

Embed sustainability into early planning

Sustainability should not be an afterthought, but a guiding principle from the very inception of a project. This means using a formal framework like the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme, which helps project teams explore options that deliver the greatest value across the entire lifecycle of an asset. It also means setting clear sustainability expectations and creating a shopping list of initiatives for tenderers and proponents to consider. 

Renew or repurpose existing infrastructure

Instead of starting from scratch, this principle encourages us to leverage what is already in place and enhance its functionality and accessibility. This is not only cost-effective, but also aligned with global sustainability goals and the International Olympic Committee’s New Norm reform, which aims to make the Games more affordable, beneficial and sustainable.

By following these principles, the Brisbane 2032 Games can help shape an innovative and sustainable legacy for generations to come.

To learn more, read our free report on sustainable infrastructure and venues.

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