South-east Queensland is forecast to grow by 1.5 million people by 2041 and transport infrastructure is already feeling the pinch.
Come the 2032 Games, major projects like Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro and the Coomera Connector will already be up and running.Want more local news?We offer tailored front pages for local audiences in each state and territory. Find out how to opt in for more Queensland news.Read more
Transport For the Brisbane Olympics 2022
But Cr Shrinner acknowledges more public transport will be needed to link venues, transport and spectators. “In the end, the first reason that we went for the Olympics was to get better infrastructure and better transport infrastructure in particular,” he said. “There will need to be continuous transport and road upgrades between now and 2032 … and we’ll need all three levels of government to chip in.“It’s needed for our growing population, not just for the Olympics.”Dr Mair said locals could expect to see projects accelerated in the lead up to the Games transport.