Announcement of 2032 Brisbane Olympics Venue Set for March 25
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Synopsis
The Queensland government is set to reveal the venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games on March 25, concluding a lengthy period of uncertainty following the Games' award in 2021. Key political figures emphasize the need for timely decisions to ensure successful preparations.
Key Takeaways
- Announcement date: March 25 for venue plan
- Duration of delays: Over 1,200 days
- Key officials involved: David Crisafulli, Jarrod Bleijie
- Report due: March 8 from independent panel
- Previous plans rejected: AUD 2.7 billion redevelopment
New Delhi, Feb 18 (NationPress) The Queensland government is preparing to unveil the venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games next month, concluding over 1,200 days of uncertainty surrounding the Games.
Brisbane was awarded the Games in 2021, yet persistent political conflicts, particularly regarding the primary stadium and athletics venue, have stalled a conclusive plan. Following his election as Queensland Premier last November, David Crisafulli formed a seven-member board to reassess venue alternatives.
As reported by ABC News, an independent panel tasked with reviewing the Games infrastructure is set to deliver its findings to the state government on March 8, providing recommendations on whether to construct a new stadium and the site for the athletics events.
Earlier this month, Matt Carroll, the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee, emphasized the urgency of finalizing the main venues for the 2032 Olympics before the end of June.
The government will engage with Games partners, including the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth, prior to the Cabinet’s approval of the delivery plan on March 24, with the official announcement set for March 25.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie stated in the state parliament on Tuesday, “Our delivery plan will chart a new course and get the Games back on track after three years of delays and misguided priorities; we cannot afford to waste any more time.”
“We are committed to delivering a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games that our state can take pride in and that showcases our strengths on the global stage,”
Previously, former Queensland Premier Steven Miles dismissed a AUD 2.7 billion redevelopment proposal for Brisbane’s Gabba Cricket Ground, along with a suggested AUD 3.4 billion Olympic Stadium in Victoria Park.
Miles’ alternative suggested utilizing Lang Park for the ceremonies while hosting athletics at the outdated QSAC venue, a proposal criticized by local Olympic champions as an “embarrassment.”
