Brisbane Arena Relocation Reshapes Urban Development Plans

The Queensland government’s 2032 Games Delivery Plan provides clarity for key projects, but construction timelines remain uncertain.

The Brisbane Arena project has been relocated from Roma Street to Woolloongabba, near the Cross River Rail station, impacting development plans in both areas.
The Queensland government’s 2032 Games Delivery Plan has clarified the direction for urban renewal projects tied to the Olympics.
QIC has announced it will begin master planning for the Roma Street precinct and continue consultations for Woolloongabba development.
Delays in the Cross River Rail project had previously stalled progress on urban renewal efforts at these key sites.
While construction was initially expected to start in 2026, no updated timelines have been provided by QIC.