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Gabba reconstruction plans are now likely to cost $3 billion and should be scrapped to make way for a “slightly more expensive” new stadium at Victoria Park, an independent review into Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure has found. found.
Former lord mayor Graham Kirk's 60-day review says Victoria Park's “greenfield” stadium, with up to 55,000 seats, is likely to cost between $3 billion and $3.4 billion. “We provide an opportunity for the best outcome.”
The report said: “The cost of rebuilding the Gabba on a like-for-like basis is currently likely to be around $3 billion (plus $185 million to $360 million for AFL and cricket relocation costs).” It is said that
“The cost of a stadium at Victoria Park ($3 billion to $3.4 billion) is likely to be slightly higher than a complete rebuild of the Gabba (more than $3 billion) and would provide better operational efficiencies and outcomes. It will deliver a truly international standard venue and enable Brisbane to compete with Australia's other top stadiums. [an] Additional premium seat income.
“Building the stadium on a greenfield site in the city center will allow for a smooth transition with no displacement of cricket and AFL during the construction of the new stadium.”
The report said the commission would renovate the Queensland Sport and Athletics Center at Mt Gravatt to seat 40,000 for the tournament ($1.6 billion) and keep the Gabba running beyond 2032 ($1 billion). The company also considered the option of
“The overall cost…is comparable to building a new stadium,” the report states.
“But the legacy and commercial benefits it brings will be significantly reduced.
“The $1 billion spent at the Gabba will not enhance or improve the capabilities of spectators, players, staff or employers.”
The review recommends that the Gabba be maintained to a minimum standard until a new stadium is built elsewhere, and that “the current stadium be demolished and the site reused”.
On Monday morning, Mr Quirk told ABC Brisbane the Gabba could never become a top-class international stadium.
“Even if a complete rebuild of the Gabba were to happen, we still wouldn’t be able to reach a top-level Tier 1 stadium due to the fact that space is so limited, so that’s where we landed at Victoria Park. .”He said.
“This is about building what is needed and leaving a legacy for the people of Queensland.”
“The Gabba Stadium is in poor condition, inefficiently managed, poorly accessible and with very poor amenities,” his report said, adding that the cost of refurbishing the aging stadium would be dire. It depicts the situation.
Mayor Adrian Schrinner, who was recently re-elected, said he would be briefed on the results of the review later today and had no immediate comment.
“However, our team remains committed to our long-term position of achieving zero net losses for Brisbane's parks,” he said in a statement.
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Other recommendations include not building the Brisbane Arena on the Roma Street elevated site, but instead building it on the Roma Street Parklands north car park and maintenance shop development site.
“Brisbane needs a world-class stadium and arena,” the report said.
Premier Stephen Miles announced in January that Mr Quirk would spearhead an independent review of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venue infrastructure amid mounting controversy over the Gabba's rebuild.
Miles said his preference is to “find better bang for the buck.”
The Prime Minister said earlier this year: “I was obviously concerned when the cost came to $2.7 billion. That's a lot of money.”
The review and its recommendations will be assessed by Cabinet on Monday.
“The review committee urges the Queensland Government to adopt the venue's recommendations,” the report said.
“Not everyone will agree with the findings of this review, and we expect community debate to continue.
“However, it is essential that the projects recommended by the review committee can proceed with confidence.”
“The lungs of the city, not vacant land for developers.”
The Victoria Park Barrumbin Residents Action Group (VPBRAG) told the Queensland Government on Monday that the recommendations were “clearly not providing value for money” and would not leave a “positive legacy for the community”. advised not to accept it.
“Even after the Olympics were announced, no one, including the mayor, ever mentioned a stadium in the park,” VPBRAG spokeswoman Sue Bremner said.
“This park is supposed to be the lungs of the city, not a vacant lot for developers to make money from.”
The group argued that there were strong topographical connections with the original “indigenous peoples” and that “important parts of the park are listed as cultural heritage sites.”
“Sports stadiums are short-term compared to the need for green space in rapidly growing cities,” Bremner said.
Mr Quirk defended the Victoria Park development plan, explaining: “We are talking about 12 per cent of Victoria Park.”
He said the Gabba site could be converted into green space or housing if demolished.
“People say we're building these things for the Olympics, but that's not true,” he said.
“Everything we are recommending is built with the needs of the city, the state, and what will be in our city for a long time.”
