An $87 million contract has been awarded to deliver the athlete village for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
BMD have been announced as the successful tenderer for the $87 million Economic Development Queensland contract that will deliver the first phase of the Northshore Brisbane Street Renewal Program.
These works will include upgrading roads as well as landscape and services infrastructure. Including the creation of a sub-tropical boulevard along Macarthur Avenue, which will feature separated cycleways, footpaths and landscaping.
Northshore is Queensland’s largest waterfront urban renewal project and Brisbane’s largest riverfront precinct, occupying 304 hectares of land along the river’s inner-city Hamilton reach.
At full maturity of the trees within the precinct, it is estimated that 75-80 per cent of the road verges will be covered in shade, creating a sun-safe, cool environment for residents and visitors, including athletes and para-athletes at the games.
Smart and multi-function light poles will be installed throughout the precinct, supporting enhanced connectivity and security features.
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Following the games, the athlete village accommodation will be repurposed into a range of diverse housing including social, affordable, hotel, retirement and market with community, recreation and leisure facilities
BMD CEO Scott Power said BMD is looking forward to being part of the project.
“Having delivered necessary infrastructure upgrades within Northshore Brisbane since 2016, BMD’s experience, capability and collaborative approach to contracting will pave the way for the Brisbane athlete village and beyond,” he said.
“BMD’s focus is on powering performance and leaving enduring legacies in the communities we operate in. Projects like this are an opportunity to create jobs and work with local businesses to ensure great local benefits as well as a diverse, inclusive and connected workforce.”
Steven Miles, Queensland Premier, said the early works will transform Northshore Brisbane.
“Northshore will become home to Team Australia, and incredible athletes and para-athletes from right around the world, when Brisbane hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” he said.
“And after the games, this area will be repurposed into much need housing, including social and affordable homes.”