Victoria Park
Victoria Park to be totally fenced off within 10 weeks for new stadium
Public access to Victoria Park will end on June 1 to make way for the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre, much to the disgust of the projects’ opponents.
- Cameron Atfield
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First look inside new Brisbane Stadium, with construction start-date confirmed
Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.
- Cameron Atfield
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Vic Park advice from man who runs one of the world’s most advanced stadiums
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas – its cutting-edge stadium technology could make its way to Brisbane for the 2032 Olympics.
- Cameron Atfield
Stadium opponents fear Victoria Park land sell-off to developers
Legislation passed on Thursday night has made Victoria Park “freehold” land, sparking fears of a sell-off. But the Queensland government insists it will remain in public hands.
- Cameron Atfield
Brisbane 2032 bulldozers at the ready, major sponsor set to be named
A Brisbane showcase and the Games’ first commercial partnership have been spruiked during a progress report to the IOC, while a mid-year start on Victoria Park is “full steam ahead”.
- Cameron Atfield
Stadium spells ‘I don’t’ for Victoria Park couples, but Bleijie says they had plenty of warning
The deputy premier has defended the mid-2026 closure of a popular wedding venue to make way for the 63,000-seat Olympic stadium.
- Cameron Atfield
Gabba arena bids to close as state backs existing rail for Victoria Park
EOIs for the privately funded 17,000-seat Woolloongabba venue are about to close, as the transit strategy for the Victoria Park Games precinct takes shape.
- Cameron Atfield
Newman takes aim at former colleagues, hints at Victoria Park legal strategy
For the 100-or-so people who assembled in Victoria Park to mark 150 years since its establishment on Wednesday morning, the mood was more resolute than celebratory.
- Cameron Atfield
The next Brisbane precinct tipped for ‘inevitable growth and transformation’
A report into Brisbane’s inner-city economy finds new pockets of activity – but warns transport connectivity must be prioritised to make a dent in congestion.
- Rosanna Ryan
Ground broken at Victoria Park, as drilling begins for Olympic stadium
The first physical work on Brisbane’s 2032 stadium has begun, with major excavations to begin well before the venue’s design is complete.
- Cameron Atfield