Australia Commits Largest Ever Sports Infrastructure Spend to Brisbane Olympics

After a tense infrastructure review, both the Queensland and federal governments agreed to a 50-50 funding split.
Australia Commits Largest Ever Sports Infrastructure Spend to Brisbane Olympics
The Eiffel Tower during preparations ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France pictured on July 23, 2024. Benoit Doppagne/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
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The Queensland and federal governments have signed off on a record $7.1 billion infrastructure package for the 2023 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane—the largest investment in sporting facilities in Australian history.

The deal includes a $3.4 billion federal contribution and finalises months of negotiation over how to fund the Games’ venue program, which will overhaul stadiums and build new facilities across the state.