The Queensland government has denied speculation it was considering cancelling the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Scrutiny over the city’s capacity or desire to host the global sporting events has intensified this week after Premier Steven Miles ignored a key recommendation of a Games infrastructure review. The review, led by former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk, called for a new $3.4 billion stadium at inner-city location Victoria Park. Miles on Monday instead opted for a $1.
6 billion project to upgrade Suncorp Stadium, where opening and closing ceremonies will be held, and the public transport blackspot of the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre for track and field events. A rebuild of the Gabba was rejected in the report, leaving Queenslanders without a new, high-capacity stadium to enjoy for decades beyond the games.
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