AustralianFan Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 As background to this, this coming Saturday 21 May, there is the Australian Federal Election ….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulu Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 While it is technically true because Queensland couldn't do the Olympics alone, a federal Labor government would've likely done the same if they were in power especially considering there's a Labor government in Queensland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, ulu said: While it is technically true because Queensland couldn't do the Olympics alone, a federal Labor government would've likely done the same if they were in power especially considering there's a Labor government in Queensland. True. Both the government and main opposition parties at both state and federal levels support the Brisbane 2032 Olympics/Paralympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Gabba Stadium Goes to Market “Set to receive a $100 million facelift, Brisbane’s iconic sporting arena the Gabba is about to go to market for the naming rights to the stadium, raising money for the proposed redevelopment.” “The word ‘Gabba’ is to remain in the title, with several options already put forward including the ‘Optus Gabba’, ‘Telstra Gabba’ and the ‘Suncorp Gabba’. Set to become the centrepiece of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, the famous Queensland Sporting Grounds’ extensive revitalisation project will see its’ capacity grow from 42,000 to 50,000 patrons, elevating the arena to the number one cricket and AFL stadium in the world.” “Although the exact amounts are yet to be confirmed, the Queensland Government will contribute some of the funds toward the design, while the private sector will be able to bid for individual projects within the redevelopment.” “The venture will incorporate the surrounding areas of the stadium in Brisbane’s once-industrial suburb of Woolloongabba, including the Cross-River Rail Project, an underground rail system that will run from Dutton Park to the RNA showgrounds.” “A pedestrian bridge from the Gabba Cross River Rail Station will connect directly with the main entry to the stadium, improving accessibility in a high-traffic area.” “The Gabba Station precinct will comprise a mix of commercial and government offices, green space, residential apartments, restaurants and retail, inspiring a revitalisation of the entire inner-city area. Creating more than 100,000 new employment opportunities, Queensland’s largest infrastructure project in history is estimated to be completed by 2024, with services commencing in 2025. This will tie in with the timeline for the Gabba Stadium renovations, creating a vibrant hub only two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, accessed via the underground transport service in as little as three minutes.” “Construction will begin on the Gabba stadium upon completion of the Cross River Rail system, allowing plenty of time before the 2032 Olympic Games. The futuristic arena will feature ground-breaking technology, hosting the opening ceremony, track and field events and then finally the closing ceremony of the highly anticipated Olympic Games.” ”The legacy project will complement existing sporting infrastructure including Suncorp Stadium, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre and the Queensland Tennis Centre, producing a world-class arena that will continue to be utilised by our sport-loving state for generations to come.” Credit: Gabba Stadium Goes to Market - 14 May 2022 - Ray White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulu Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 What's this "$100 million facelift"? Isn't there supposed to be a $1 billion new stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 minute ago, ulu said: What's this "$100 million facelift"? Isn't there supposed to be a $1 billion new stadium? Yes, I agree. I think that who wrote the article has a couple of things not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 With work on the new stadium not commencing until Cross River Rail / Gabba Train Station is complete, it will be interesting to see what the final design will be inside a tight footprint. Populous, designers of the last redevelopment of the Gabba and with their Asia-Pacific headquarters in Brisbane opened by the Queensland Premier in 2021, would seem to be likely to be the final designers of the new Stadium A SoFi Stadium style with a roof extension could give nice weather cover over the pedestrian plaza between the Train Station and the Stadium and the wrap-around walkway. But a roof over the whole lot would add unnecessary cost - so I think it’s safe to say there’ll be no roof. With the tight stadium footprint, and as much as we want a bigger capacity stadium above 50,000, (eg 60,000) it’s hard to see it being physically possible let alone such a bigger stadium being supported/funded the State Government and the legacy usage of such a bigger capacity Gabba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Quite an exciting time seeing the Sydney 2000 torch go by. It’s all happening again in a decade .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 That runway is getting pretty crowded heading to Brisbane 2032. Yesterday the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) were added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 3 hours ago, AustralianFan said: That runway is getting pretty crowded heading to Brisbane 2032. Yesterday the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) were added. …. any more .. ? ive got a feeling there’s one or two which have been missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AustralianFan Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 With the change of government in the Australian national election overnight, certain positions announced by the outgoing government on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee may be about to change. Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese’s party has previously announced they would put forward their own nominations if it won government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 1:54 PM, AustralianFan said: …. any more .. ? ive got a feeling there’s one or two which have been missed 2022 18-25 Sep Cycling UCI Road World Championships Wollongong 23 Sep-3 Oct Basketball FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Sydney 16 Oct-13 Nov Cricket ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Various 13-18 Dec Swimming FINA World Short Course Championships Melbourne 2023 18 Feb Athletics World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 10 Jul-20 Aug Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Various 2024 TBC Triathlon World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville 2025 TBC Rowing World Rowing Coastal Championships & Beach Sprint Finals TBC TBC Canoeing Canoe Slalom World Championships Sydney TBC Rugby Union British Lions Tour Various 2026 TBC Multi-Sport Commonwealth Games Victoria TBC Cycling UCI BMX World Championships Brisbane 2027 TBC Netball Netball World Cup Sydney 10 Sep- 23 Oct Rugby Union Men’s Rugby World Cup Various 2028 TBC Golf President’s Cup Melbourne TBC Cricket ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Various 2029 TBC Rugby Union Women’s Rugby World Cup Various 2032 TBC Multi-Sport Olympic Games Brisbane TBC Multi-Sport Paralympic Games Brisbane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulu Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 Moreton Bay Regional Council reveals plans for indoor stadium ahead of 2032 Olympics Quote Moreton Bay Regional Council will host the Olympic boxing events at a new multipurpose 7,000-seat indoor stadium that will be built at a State Government Priority Development Area site. It will be built as part of Moreton Bay’s Olympic Park at The Mill, Petrie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 12:08 PM, Victorian said: 2022 18-25 Sep Cycling UCI Road World Championships Wollongong 23 Sep-3 Oct Basketball FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Sydney 16 Oct-13 Nov Cricket ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Various 13-18 Dec Swimming FINA World Short Course Championships Melbourne 2023 18 Feb Athletics World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 10 Jul-20 Aug Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Various 2024 TBC Triathlon World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville 2025 TBC Rowing World Rowing Coastal Championships & Beach Sprint Finals TBC TBC Canoeing Canoe Slalom World Championships Sydney TBC Rugby Union British Lions Tour Various 2026 TBC Multi-Sport Commonwealth Games Victoria TBC Cycling UCI BMX World Championships Brisbane 2027 TBC Netball Netball World Cup Sydney 10 Sep- 23 Oct Rugby Union Men’s Rugby World Cup Various 2028 TBC Golf President’s Cup Melbourne TBC Cricket ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Various 2029 TBC Rugby Union Women’s Rugby World Cup Various 2032 TBC Multi-Sport Olympic Games Brisbane TBC Multi-Sport Paralympic Games Brisbane Thanks Victorian! just updated the runway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted May 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 A walk-through of Cross River Rail. Will be a great boost to the mass movement of people leading up to, during and beyond the Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Paywalled, but… Premier boots Liberals off Olympics organising team Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has booted former prime minister Scott Morrison’s hand-picked representatives off Brisbane’s Olympic Games organising committee just days after his election defeat, despite questions over whether it was her place to do so. … Courier Mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Sir Rols said: Paywalled, but… Premier boots Liberals off Olympics organising team Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has booted former prime minister Scott Morrison’s hand-picked representatives off Brisbane’s Olympic Games organising committee just days after his election defeat, despite questions over whether it was her place to do so. … Courier Mail Why is this controversial? It was expected that this would occur... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 They’re just making a deal out of the procedurals - should have been Liveris as president rather than Anna who did the deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulu Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 So I guess this is gonna happen whenever there's a change of state or federal government? Did this happen during Sydney preparations? I was too young to care at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1123896/wells-sworn-in-australia-sports-minister?fs=e&s=cl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Q: So I guess this is gonna happen whenever there's a change of state or federal government? Did this happen during Sydney preparations? I was too young to care at the time. Yes, the Sydney Games were won in 1993 with a Conservative State Govt and Labor Federal Govt. By 2000 this had swapped....all went smoothly. The Games were funded by the NSW Govt. However Brisbane is being financed 50:50 State:Federal- and the Federal Govt demanded equal representation on all Committees. I think it was partly a controlling act by PM Morrison, which has now sort-of backfired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 19 hours ago, ulu said: So I guess this is gonna happen whenever there's a change of state or federal government? Did this happen during Sydney preparations? I was too young to care at the time. It’s fairly common for positions on an OCOG to chop and change over the course of its life. As Torchbearer pointed out, SOCOG went through various changes of government at the State and Federal level. Probably the most significant leadership change this brought with SOCOG was when the incoming Labor State Govt appointed Michael Knight as Olympics Minister and put him in charge of SOCOG - it basically meant he had the political clout and the formal SOCOG position to cut through all the hurdles needed to successfully deliver the 2000 games. In terms of Brissie, again as Torchbearer pointed out, the 50-50 State-Federal split made this move inevitable. The Courier Mail’s just trying to beat up a poke at Anna rather than it being any real issue. Albo’s likely to appoint the new sports minister Anika Wells to take Colbeck’s spot - the bonus is she’s also from a Brisbane electorate. Gonna be interesting to see who replaces Ted O’Brien, the Sunshine Coast LNP MP who was also dumped. Will Albo appoint another QLD Labor MP, or might they appoint one of the Greens’ new Brisbane MPs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted June 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 Andrew Liveris’ take on Brisbane 2032: Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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