Sunshine Coast businesses are being encouraged to start positioning themselves now for a share of procurement contracts tied to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games, as government and industry leaders gathered this week to outline what’s on offer for local operators.
The Queensland Government, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, Sunshine Coast Council, and key delivery partners held a dedicated procurement opportunities event on Tuesday, 28 April, bringing together small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across the region. The session covered how Games-related goods and services will be sourced, how local businesses can build the capability needed to compete, and what practical steps operators should take now.
The timing is significant. Venue design and construction is set to commence between 2025 and 2028, with temporary infrastructure procurement and operational planning running from 2026 through to 2031 — meaning Sunshine Coast businesses are entering what could be a critical window for early engagement.
The region has a sizeable stake in the Games infrastructure pipeline. Plans include an upgrade to Sunshine Coast Stadium at Bokarina, increasing its permanent seating capacity from 1,046 to 10,680, as well as a new Athlete Village and arena to be built within the Maroochydore City Centre. The Mountain Bike Centre is also earmarked for upgrades, and the transport corridor known as The Wave — connecting Birtinya through to the Sunshine Coast Airport via Maroochydore — is part of the broader infrastructure commitment to the region.
The overall procurement picture is substantial. Around $2.5 billion in contracts and approximately 500 supplier opportunities are available for businesses seeking to contribute to the Games. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are projected to deliver an estimated $8.1 billion in economic benefits to Queensland. Importantly for local operators, past major events such as the Paris 2024 Games and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games saw more than 80 per cent of contracts awarded to SMEs — a signal that smaller businesses are well-placed to compete if they prepare early.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), which is tasked with delivering 17 new and upgraded venues for Brisbane 2032, has indicated it will operate in alignment with the Queensland Government’s Procurement Policy, which prioritises local businesses and supports SMEs.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the Games infrastructure program was designed to create jobs and support local industry, with tradespeople, contractors, suppliers and service providers all expected to benefit. Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander emphasised that the aim was for Queenslanders to both host and deliver the event. Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin said the time to act was now, urging local operators to begin positioning themselves to tender across the range of goods and services the Games would require.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli described the event as a meaningful milestone, noting that connecting local businesses to procurement pathways early was a priority for Council. She said the focus was on ensuring Sunshine Coast businesses understood what was coming and felt confident stepping forward for Games-related work.
Businesses can register for the Brisbane 2032 Supplier Portal to access procurement opportunities, receive alerts for new expressions of interest, and showcase their capabilities to Games buyers. Further information is available through the Queensland Government’s Delivering 2032 website at www.delivering2032.com.au and through Sunshine Coast Council’s Level Up business programs portal.
Published 28-April-2026
