Metro North Olympic and Paralympic Games Readiness2026-08-20T08:58:57+10:00

Metro North Olympic and Paralympic Games Readiness

Emergency Management and Olympics Steering Committee

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    The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be held from 23 July 2032 until 8 August 2032 with the Paralympic Games held from 24 August 2032 until 5 September 2032.

    The Games will be hosted across multiple regions. The majority of events will take place in the host city, Brisbane. Co-host cities include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Redland Coast, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Cairns, Mackay and Townsville.

    Metro North Olympics Readiness Activities

    Metro North is working closely with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), the Department of Health and the Herston Health Precinct to prepare for the Games. The first phase of this preparation is working closely with partners during construction to ensure continued access to health services including parking for staff, visitors and patients, and ensure we proactively identify and work together to mitigate any other impacts which can occur during construction (as we do with all construction activities on and around Metro North sites). This includes considering any implications and additional activities that need to be undertaken to monitor and reduce risks such as noise, vibration and air quality. There are four separate construction projects occurring in Herston, including Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre in Victoria Park, and the Athletes Village and new RNA Stadium at the RNA Showgrounds. Construction in Victoria Park will commence 1 June 2026.

    Herston (Victoria Park)

    What to expect from 1 June

    From Monday 1 June 2026, the Herston side of Victoria Park will be fenced and closed to the public.

    Areas of the park including the Urban Pump Track, York’s Hollow, the park fronting Victoria Park Road in Kelvin Grove and the Spring Hill side of the park will remain open to the public.

    The following activities will occur from 1 June:

    • Installation of fencing around the Herston side of Victoria Park including closing access from the Herston and QUT/Kelvin Grove busway stations.
    • Gilchrist Avenue will be closed to public vehicles including all parking. Construction access only
    • Minor relocation of Northern Brisbane Bikeway (shared pathway) to Gilchrist Avenue
    • Traffic control, line marking and signage installed to assist motorists and active transport users
    • Heavy vehicle movements for the delivery of plant and materials via Gilchrist Avenue
    • Victoria Park Golf Complex and carpark closed to the public
    • Ground surveying.

    Read the full construction notice.

    Work hours

    Construction activities will be undertaken within standard works hours of 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Additional notification will be provided ahead of any work outside these hours including weekend or night work.

    All work is subject to relevant approvals and weather and construction conditions.

    Brisbane Stadium | Victoria Park map - Closures from 1 June 2026

    Staff parking at Herston Health Precinct

    There are several multistorey public car parks on the Herston Health Precinct, some offering staff rates or salary sacrifice options:

    • STARS car park, Herston Rd
    • Wilson Parking, Herston Rd
    • Point Parking, Bramston Tce
    • Wilson Parking, Kauri Pine St (off Butterfield St)
    • Wilson Parking, Butterfield St

    Car park locations and information.

    General FAQs

    Queensland Health has provided Frequently Asked Questions on the impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on services and facilities.

    A: The Olympic Games Brisbane 2032 will be hosted across multiple regions. The majority of events will take place in the Host City, Brisbane. Co-Host Cities include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Redland Coast, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Cairns, Mackay and Townsville.

    It is currently expected that 12 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) will be involved in some way.

    A: The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Sport Programs are scheduled to be confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) later in 2026.

    A: Queensland Health will support the safe delivery of the Games by:

    • Providing emergency and hospital care for athletes and accredited persons
    • Maintaining healthcare services for Queenslanders
    • Preparing for and responding to major incidents or public health risks

    Metro North Health’s role is to fulfil the role of Queensland Health within the Metro North area of operation.

    A: The newly renamed Metro North Emergency Management and Olympics Steering Committee (EMOSC), as part of the Metro North Emergency Management and Business Continuity (EMBC) portfolio, is the central coordination point within Metro North Health for planning and coordinating Olympic and major event health responsibilities. Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook is the Metro North Health Executive Lead Olympic and Paralympic Readiness as part of her Emergency Management and Business Continuity portfolio.

    EMOSC is responsible for:

    • Coordinating across Metro North Health and Herston campus partners to ensure a consistent, system-wide approach. Where possible delivering work centrally to reduce the burden on Directorates.
    • Managing engagement with external partners, including relevant Brisbane 2032 Committee and other agencies in conjunction with the Department of Health.
    • Leading centralised program planning and governance, including key deliverables, risks, and timelines.
    • Strengthening major event readiness, including disaster and mass casualty response capability

    A: No. Queensland Health will not be responsible for providing all health services during the Games. Healthcare delivery at the Olympics is usually shared across multiple organisations, including:

    • Organising Committee (OCOG)
      Who delivers polyclinic services in Athlete Villages and healthcare at event venues (e.g. primary care, physiotherapy, pharmacy, diagnostics).
    • Olympic teams (National teams)
      Many teams bring their own doctors and medical staff to support athletes and other delegates.
    • Host health system (Queensland Health)

    Usually provides:

      • Hospital and emergency care beyond the scope of polyclinics
      • Healthcare for the general community and visitors (in line with Queensland Health’s normal role).
      • Support for public health and major incident response.

    Development of the Health Operating Model for the Games is underway and will confirm the scope of Queensland Health’s responsibilities.

    A: A polyclinic is a temporary, multi-disciplinary medical centre established in the Athlete Village during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is the primary point of care for athletes and accredited personnel.

    Polyclinic scope can change event to event but usually provide a wide range of services in one location, including:

    • General practice (primary care)
    • Physiotherapy and sports medicine
    • Medical specialists
    • Diagnostic imaging (e.g. X-ray, ultrasound)
    • Pathology
    • Pharmacy
    • Dental care

    Polyclinics are operated by the Organising Committee (OCOG) and rely on a volunteer workforce.

    In addition, many teams bring their own team doctors and medical staff who work alongside or in coordination with polyclinic services.

    If care is required beyond the polyclinic’s capability, patients are referred to designated Queensland Health hospitals.

    A: As the Games get closer, Queensland Health will identify possible opportunities to get involved across the relevant HHSs and will develop information for staff. As these become available, Metro North staff will be advised via executive updates and the extranet page.

    Further FAQs about the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can be found here:

    Last updated: August 2026
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