A draft legacy plan has been released by the Queensland State Government for the Victoria Park Precinct, outlining the long-term vision for one of Brisbane’s most significant sporting, recreation and public open space precincts ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Prepared by the Queensland Government’s Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, the draft plan brings together the proposed Brisbane Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds and Athletes Village into a single coordinated precinct vision. The draft is now available for public consultation before a final legacy plan is released in 2027.
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First Masterplan Concept Released
Second Masterplan Concept Release
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Legacy Plan Draft Plan
The State Government website outlirnd “This draft plan sets out how the Victoria Park Precinct can grow into a more accessible, better-connected community hub for Brisbane. With open space, easier ways to get around and new places to gather, play and experience the city.
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a chance to create an iconic Brisbane destination that people will enjoy, use and value long after the event.
Whether it’s a morning walk, a ride through the park, time outdoors with family and friends, or the buzz of a big game, the aim is to create a place people feel drawn to – somewhere that’s easy to reach, welcoming to all and becomes part of everyday life
Public consultation on the draft legacy plan will open 9am, Monday 3 August 2026”.
Precinct Vision
The draft plan describes Victoria Park as a future destination that combines recreation, events, entertainment and parklands while strengthening connections between surrounding education, health, transport and residential precincts. The vision includes restoring natural landscape features, increasing tree canopy, creating new wetlands, and improving biodiversity that was removed by the stadium installation.
The precinct has been planned around several key principles including:
Liveability
Hosting major events
Accessibility
Connection to place, culture and history
Environmental resilience
Long-term investment and legacy outcomes.
Development Details
Brisbane Stadium as the centrepiece of the precinct
National Aquatic Centre integrated with the existing Centenary Pool
Brisbane Athletes Village within the Brisbane Showgrounds precinct
Upgraded Main Arena and heritage improvements at the Brisbane Showgrounds
Expanded public parklands and open space
Restoration and expansion of York’s Hollow wetlands
Extensive urban forest planting
New walking and cycling connections throughout the precinct
Additional pedestrian bridges across major transport corridors
Improved public transport integration and accessibility
Community recreation, event and entertainment spaces throughout the precinct.
Movement and Accessibility
The draft plan places a strong emphasis on public and active transport, proposing an integrated network of walking, cycling, rail and bus connections.
Future improvements include upgraded access to Exhibition Station, Herston and Kelvin Grove busway stations, improved pedestrian links, additional bridges across the Inner City Bypass and rail corridor, and expanded active transport routes connecting nearby education, health and city precincts.
A major focus of the plan is making it easier to move through and around the precinct, this includes:
new walking and cycling connections
better access to trains and bus services
improved links to nearby areas like the city, Kelvin Grove and Fortitude Valley.
The result will be a more connected Victoria Park Precinct, whether you’re walking, riding, catching public transport or travelling on to somewhere else.
Legacy Development Stages
According to the draft plan, delivery will occur across several stages:
Current Stage
Public consultation on the Draft Legacy Plan (August–September 2026)
Before 2032
Construction of Brisbane Stadium
Construction of the National Aquatic Centre
Development of supporting transport and public realm infrastructure
2032 Games
Venue operations for Olympic and Paralympic events
Post-Games
Legacy conversion of venues and Athletes Village
Continued delivery of parklands and urban forest
Long-term precinct enhancements extending beyond 2042.
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