Labour shortages looms as hurdle to venues being completed in time for Games.
The finish line is fast approaching in the race to the 2023 Olympics, sparking construction concerns for organisers.
However, the International Olympic Committee has backed a 2032 venue plan after several false starts, saying the Brisbane Games are on the right path.
Olympic heavyweights gathered in Brisbane for a landmark meeting, receiving a 2032 update from organisers.
The three-day event marked the first time IOC delegates have visited Australia since Brisbane was unveiled as host, almost four years ago.
The 2032 venue plan was finally unveiled more than 1300 days later in March.
The clock is now ticking, with the Queensland government vowing to ensure boots on the ground to meet the 2032 deadline among resource shortages and escalating prices in Australia.
But Brisbane boss Andrew Liveris on Thursday conceded about availability was a potential hurdle in the final sprint to the Games.
“I agree it is a concern”, he told reporters.
“We are part of a bigger problem, and one that has to be resolved by the current (QLD) government.. (but) they’re very dedicated to doing it”.
The Sunshine Coast is set to have multiple venues including a new athlete village and arena , provided by the state government and Waker Corporation, in the Maroochydore city centre; an upgraded Sunshine Coast Stadium at Bokarina and an upgraded mountain bike precinct at Parklands.
Victoria Park, in inner city Brisbane is expected to become the Games hub under the plan, with a 63,000 seat main stadium and a nearby national aquatic centre set to be built.
Mr Liveris did not think shovels would be in the ground for major venues until the end of 2026, warning project had to be completed by 2031.
But he seemed please to finally have a venue plan after a 100 day review under the current government.
Host cities are being encouraged to cut spending by reducing new infrastructure and using existing or temporary venues.
The Save the Victoria Park advocacy group is raising money for a legal challenge exploring the main stadium’s impact on the heritage status and environment at the park, which is celebrating its 150th year.
The group has argued Olympic venue construction would destroy valuable green space at a site of significance to First Nations communities.
However, 2032 co-ordination commission chair Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski had no concerns over the proposed site or the planning law exemption.
“We are confident that Brisbane 2032 is on the right path”, she said.
