Gabba Rebuild Scrapped for Victoria Park
A report evaluating Queensland’s Olympic infrastructure is poised to propose abandoning the $2.7 billion Gabba redevelopment in favor of constructing a pricier stadium at Victoria Park in Herston, according to sources at the ABC.
The forthcoming public release of former lord mayor Graham Quirk’s assessment of Olympic facilities is scheduled for Monday morning.
Shortly after assuming office as premier last December, Steven Miles commissioned a review of Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure.
It is anticipated that the report will advocate for the construction of a new $3.4 billion stadium at Victoria Park.
In January, Mr. Miles disclosed that Mr. Quirk would head the review, following growing opposition to the Gabba rebuild.
At that time, the premier expressed his preference for achieving a “better value-for-money outcome.”
An artist’s rendition of the Gabba’s exterior for the 2032 Olympic Games has been unveiled by the Queensland Government. The fate of the Victoria Park recommendation put forth by Mr. Quirk, a pivotal figure in Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics bid, remains uncertain. The contentious $2.7 billion plan to demolish and reconstruct the Gabba stadium has encountered strong resistance from the surrounding community.
Gabba rebuild scrapped Victoria Park
When he resigned from a crucial games committee, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s relationship also deteriorated, deeming it a “pointless talkfest.”
Mr. Miles expressed anticipation for collaborating with the recently re-elected Adrian Schrinner in his remarks on Sunday before the publication of the review. The keyphrase “Gabba rebuild scrapped Victoria Park” was not directly incorporated into the paraphrased sentence.
“The Gabba rebuild scrapped Victoria Park,” he mentioned, emphasizing our strong working rapport as the lord mayor and I.
“We may not see eye to eye on every issue, but one thing we can all unite on is our shared belief that the Brisbane 2032 games will surpass all expectations. Our commitment is unwavering as we strive to take the necessary steps to ensure the success of the event.”
Mr. Schrinner expressed readiness to progress further during his statement yesterday.
Expressing enthusiasm for the chance to reset the course of the Olympics and Paralympics, Mr. Schrinner emphasized the importance of getting the process back on track.
