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Q: Can you tell us about Aurecon’s involvement in transport planning for Brisbane 2032?
We led the Transport and Mobility Strategy -100-Day Review for the Games. That meant analysing current and future demand and capacity across South East and Northern Queensland’s transport networks. Our work helped identify the key infrastructure projects needed to support the mobility of athletes, spectators and tourists during the Games, and to leave a legacy for the region.
Q: What were some of the key recommendations that came out of the Brisbane 2032 -100-Day review?
Our most important recommendation was the need to deliver a fully integrated public transport system. We also stressed the importance of planning for legacy designing infrastructure that continues to support economic development well beyond 2032. To achieve this, we need to complete infrastructure ahead of the Games to allow for operations, commissioning, and testing.
Q: What are the biggest challenges in delivering Queensland’s complex pipeline of work?
Collaboration is key across government, industry, and contractors. We need practical and efficient solutions that consider new procurement models and embrace innovation and technology. It’s not just about what we build, but how we build it – together.
Q: What role does public transport play in the success of Brisbane 2032?
It’s central. Brisbane already has a multimodal system – heavy rail, bus, metro and ferries. But we need to enhance regional connections and create accessible park-and-ride facilities. First and last mile connectivity is crucial, so we also need safe, active transport links like cycleways and pedestrian corridors.
Q: What makes Aurecon uniquely positioned to help deliver Brisbane 2032 Games infrastructure?
Our experience and expertise are both world-leading and local. We bring a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on international transport planning, building design, environmental specialists, and digital engineering experts to support every stage of delivery.
We’ve delivered major projects for the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Commonwealth Games. I lead Aurecon’s relationship with the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland, overseeing major transport infrastructure projects across the state. I’ve also worked on high-profile initiatives like the Darling Downs Freight Flood Study and, more recently, transport-related planning for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Q: What role does innovation play in delivering Games transport infrastructure?
Innovation is critical. We use digital engineering and BIM to integrate designs, collaborate with contractors, and streamline delivery. It’s also about legacy – we’re helping clients leave behind intelligent digital models that support future operations and maintenance.
Q: How does Aurecon enable collaboration across a diverse, international team?
Our digital systems and culture of collaboration allow us to work seamlessly across Asia Pacific. We pull in experts from everywhere – Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland, Singapore – and bring them together to solve complex challenges as one team.
Aurecon is not a sponsor of the Australian Olympic Committee Incorporated, the International Olympic Committee, any Summer or Winter Olympic Games, the organising committee for any Summer or Winter Olympic Games, an Australian Olympic team, a section of an Australian Olympic team, or an individual member of an Australian Olympic team. This material is not intended to suggest that Aurecon has any formal association with, or has provided any sponsorship or sponsorship-like support for, any of these parties.
Contributing author & reviewer: Santiago Estrada
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