How The Brisbane Olympics Will Aid Construction
Although the Brisbane Olympics are polarising amongst economists, there's no doubt that the construction sector is set to benefit from the upcoming event.
When the great city of Brisbane was recently announced as the winning bidder by the International Olympic Committee in July 2021, it was a big deal. Scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8 in 2032, it will be the third Summer Olympic Games to be hosted by an Australian city, behind the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
While the Brisbane Olympics bid relied on the premise that over 80% of the venues required to host the international sporting event were already existing infrastructure, a 2019 feasibility study suggested that over $900 million dollars would be required from both state and federal funding in order to host the games here in the Sunshine State.
Although still eleven years away, detractors have already started to grumble as to how we could possibly afford such an expense given the current times that the world is experiencing. However, there’s no denying that the forecasted $8 billion dollar boost to our local economy could leave lasting impacts that benefit us all, with the construction sector in particular set to reap the rewards in the short term.
The Brisbane Olympics And Construction Explained
Although South East Queensland already has over 80% of the required venues and facilities in place, there’s still another 20% to build over the next decade. The good news? In order to get the job done, the state government will need to go on a hiring spree for both employees and vendors, which will in turn have a ripple effect on the local economy for as long as it takes to ensure Brisbane is ready to go by 2032.
The Brisbane Olympics are set to be the first games that focus on a region as opposed to a city. Although Brisbane is home to the majority of venues with 21 so far named, the Gold Coast will have 7, the Sunshine Coast will have 4, with preliminary trials, matches and games also set to be held in Cairns, Townsville and Toowoomba. While a number of new venues need to be constructed across the state, many also need to be refurbished, with the largest budget outlay going to The Gabba as a means to expand its capacity and be equipped to host the opening and closing ceremonies.
Major international sporting events on the scale of the Olympic Games means that host cities need to pour funds into their public transport systems in order to avoid significant road congestion. Boosts issued to existing rail and bus infrastructure will be a welcome addition in Brisbane and will leave residents reaping the benefits for years to come, with large scale transport projects such as the Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro and Coomera Connector already well underway.
In order to achieve this feat, a whopping 122,900 jobs in Queensland’s construction industry are expected to be created in the next decade as a means to help the state meet these deadlines. Considering these numbers, it’s no surprise that Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said the Brisbane Olympics would leave a skills legacy, particularly in the construction industry.
“Let’s set skills legacy targets and unleash innovation so we not only deliver high-quality infrastructure, but set the construction industry on a more sustainable path.”
For the current generation of school leavers, pursuing a career in construction has never been more viable. With job opportunities set to skyrocket and a push towards tertiary education on the cards for all levels of government, it’s also worth noting that the sheer number of tenders alone will spell good news for the many types of sub specialities linked to the state’s construction sector.
Working With A Reputable Mobile Crane Hire Supplier
Lindores Mobile Cranes (LMC) is a mobile crane and labour hire business that has unequalled experience in the construction industry spanning two generations. In operation since 2009, we’re a family owned business and are also proud owners of Brisbane’s only Humma crane. We’re also certainly looking forward to helping Queensland hit the construction deadlines associated with the Brisbane Olympics in a safe and efficient manner.
At LMC, we pride ourselves on knowing what our customers require, and aren’t afraid to think outside of the box with suggestions in order to reduce costs and increase productivity. If you would like to explore your options regarding crane hire in South East Queensland or aren’t quite sure where to start, get in touch with us today.
The Liftout
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