Gulf News
Jay Hilotin
25 April 2025
After battling with swamps, sand, and sky-high stakes, Brisbane set to welcome the world
Brisbane is turning up the heat — not just as Australia’s fastest-growing city, but as the proud host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With seven years left on the countdown clock, the city is already knee-deep in its biggest challenge yet: transforming Brisbane Airport into a world-class, Olympics-ready gateway.
The airport is undergoing its most ambitious upgrade yet.
Price tag? A whopping $5 billion.
Brisbane Airport: Key enhancements:
- Relocated security and passport control
- Advanced CT security screening
- Self-service check-in and bag drop
- Upgraded baggage handling system
- Expanded retail and dining options
- Sustainability drive - Solar Farm
- New Terminal - T3 sitting between both runways
More: Australia: $5 billion race to build Brisbane’s Olympics-ready airport
