Jul 21, 2026 – 11.07amThe Queensland government will this week name architecture firm ARM as the successful designer of the National Aquatic Centre, the key swimming facility for the 2032 Olympic Games, as it battles to contain the soaring costs expected for new infrastructure required for the event.The LNP government, which has kept the identity of the designer and their plan for the new centre under wraps, is preparing to reveal both on Thursday after asking Melbourne-based ARM to scale back the venue to manage mounting costs, several sources said on condition of anonymity.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Brisbane 2032 swimming pool to be built on a hill
The Queensland government is preparing to reveal the designer and plans for the city’s Olympic aquatic centre. But it’s a tricky site which will be costly.
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