AFL and CA pushed for Victoria Park stadium to replace GabbaAustralian Athletics raises concerns over legacy for track and field
Plans for new and redeveloped venues for the Brisbane Olympic Games have broadly been backed by Australia’s sporting authorities, although reservations have been voiced in some quarters after the Queensland government announced its intention to backflip on an election promise.
After several false starts the Crisafulli government revealed on Tuesday that a new $3.8bn venue will be developed at Brisbane’s Victoria Park and replace the Gabba stadium, which will be demolished. The new development will include a national aquatic centre, while the nearby RNA Showgrounds will house the athletes’ village.
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