After years of debate, the Queensland government will finally announce the location of the main stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. An independent panel reviewing the Games' infrastructure will present its report to the state government on March 8, advising whether a new stadium should be built and where athletics events should be held.

Getting back on track

The government will consult with Games partners, including the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth, before the Cabinet approves the delivery plan on March 24. The final decision will be officially announced on March 25.

Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie told the state parliament that all will be revealed next month. Our delivery plan will provide a new approach and get the Games back on track after three years of Labor delays and misplaced priorities. There is no time to waste, the Deputy Premier said today. He stated that Queenslanders no longer want to feel embarrassed on the world stage and promised that Queensland will deliver a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games that the entire state will be proud of, showcasing what makes them unique. While waiting for important decisions regarding sports infrastructure, fans often look for other entertainment options, such as online games. Go through winspirit casino login australia and enjoy an immersive gaming experience via a user-friendly platform.

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Infrastructure review and changes in plans

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) received more than 5,000 submissions during its 100-day review. The plan to rebuild The Gabba, originally announced by former Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, was scrapped by her successor, Steven Miles, in favor of modernizing the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre in Nathan.

Premier David Crisafulli has recently avoided giving clear answers on whether his government will accept the panel’s recommendations. In an interview with ABC, Crisafulli distanced himself from a pre-election pledge that an LNP government would not build new stadiums. This stance has sparked outrage from the opposition. Opposition Leader Steven Miles stated that Crisafulli would be breaking his promise if he approves the construction of a new stadium. It was a core promise he took to the election, and it would be truly extraordinary if, so soon after taking office, he planned to break one of his fundamental commitments. In fact, if he goes ahead with building this new stadium, it will be a stadium built on broken promises, Miles said.

Last month, Palaszczuk claimed she had heard that GIICA had already decided to build a new stadium in Victoria Park. Critics of the plan, including the community group Save Victoria Park, argued that public green spaces should not be sacrificed for new developments.

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