Premier Rejects Recommendation to Build $3.4 Billion Olympic Stadium

Published on March 18, 2024

The stadium saga surrounding the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has taken another twist today after Queensland Premier Steven Miles rejected recommendations to develop a new facility in Victoria Park in Herston. The objectives of a report commissioned in January by Mr. Miles and led by former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk was to review new and existing facilities to address potential cost overruns as strategic planning for the games continues. The review’s research was led by Ken Kanofski and Michelle Morris who were tasked with determining options that would be the best value for money, fit for purpose, and provide a legacy for the community....

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