The only proposed inner-Brisbane venue to survive Monday’s Games turnaround is a 17,000-seat entertainment centre that will transform the western CBD.
The Queensland opposition blasts the Miles government for ignoring the recommendations of a review into Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues,but is yet to confirm its position on a key proposal.
The Miles government has sensationally rejected the signature recommendation of the Quirk review into Olympic venues,instead choosing a $1.6 billion refurbishment of the old QEII Stadium at Nathan,which would save taxpayers money but leave a lasting legacy of just 14,000 seats.
The cost of a new Brisbane Olympic stadium at Victoria Park has been estimated at $3.4 billion,but the cheapest option presented to the Queensland government was just $800 million less. Read the full report.
By Monday night,Premier Steven Miles will have lost a seat in parliament,seen another become vulnerable,and been left to decide whether Brisbane can even afford an Olympic stadium.
The Queensland government shut down any hopes it would be completed in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
The Qld premier said the proposal was a “really valuable” contribution to the debate on venues,but he was wary of increasing Games funding.
Research suggests inner Brisbane is great for pedestrians,but advocates say it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Four of south-east Queensland’s most experienced mayors are retiring at the election. One,Mark Jamieson,has given a damning critique of Olympic planning.
Graham Quirk might be more qualified to conduct a review,but it ain’t rocket science,so with the clock ticking down to 2032,I’ve done one in a fraction of the time.
The Roma Street precinct,between Suncorp Stadium and City Hall,is now a blank slate. Will it become an Olympic hub or make for Brisbane’s next urban renewal?