A state-of-the-art 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium and a national aquatic centre with a capacity of 25,000 spectators will be constructed
Brisbane's Gabba stadium (Pic: AFP)
Queensland officials have announced a major overhaul of Olympic infrastructure, including the demolition of the iconic Gabba stadium after the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.
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In its place, a state-of-the-art 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium and a national aquatic centre with a capacity of 25,000 spectators will be constructed.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli revealed the revised plans on Tuesday, scrapping the previous administration’s proposal to renovate the Gabba and build a smaller indoor arena. Instead, the focus will shift to long-term legacy projects that maximise value beyond the Olympics.
"Finally, Queensland has a plan. The time has come to just get on with it. And get on with it we will," Crisafulli told reporters, as per AFP.
The initial multi-billion-dollar proposal from the former Labor government, which included a Gabba redevelopment and a 17,000-seat indoor stadium, was deemed financially unviable. Crisafulli criticised the previous plan, arguing that it would have squandered taxpayer money on temporary structures with no lasting benefit.
With an estimated 4 billion dollars already earmarked for Olympic infrastructure, the revised blueprint aims to deliver a sustainable and economically responsible Games while leaving a meaningful legacy for Queensland’s sporting future.
Major developments at a glance
New Brisbane stadium: A world-class multi-sport venue in the heart of the city, designed to host major events beyond the Games, including cricket.
National Aquatic Centre: A temporary expansion will increase seating to 25,000 for swimming, diving, and water polo events.
Athletes' Villages: The primary Olympic village will be situated at Brisbane Showgrounds, with additional hubs on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Upgraded Venues: Enhancements will be made to facilities such as the Queensland Tennis Centre and Gold Coast Hockey Centre.
(With agency inputs)
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