Laing O'Rourke and AECOM Awarded Delivery Partner Contract for the $7.1bn Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program

Unite32, a joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and AECOM, has been appointed by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) as its Delivery Partner for the $7.1bn Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program. 

This appointment is a major milestone in delivering world-class venues and infrastructure for one of the most anticipated global sporting events. Unite32 will be responsible for delivering 17 new and upgraded venues and monitoring two other venues across Queensland, spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns. 

Formed over two years ago, Unite32 comprises a number of Laing O’Rourke and AECOM’s most senior experts from across the globe. Unite32 brings unmatched corporate expertise to the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program, with the consortium being involved in the delivery of every Olympic and Paralympic Games program since London in 2012. 

With decades of Games delivery and complex, multi-billion-dollar program management experience, Unite32 is uniquely positioned to manage this once-in-a-generation program, creating infrastructure that will enhance connectivity, drive economic growth, and leave a lasting legacy for Queensland.

“It is an honour and a privilege to be selected to work with the Queensland Government, GIICA and our joint venture partner AECOM to deliver one of the world’s most iconic events — the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Together, Laing O'Rourke and AECOM bring expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our combined capabilities mean we’re not just ready — we’re energised to deliver one of the most transformative programs Queensland has ever seen and create a legacy that will endure for generations,” said Mark Dimmock, Laing O’Rourke Managing Director – Australia.