'I'm ruling that out': Queensland rejects call to build new stadium in Brisbane's Victoria Park
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An Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure review by former lord mayor Graham Quirk suggested a more expensive greenfield stadium be built for 2032 at Victoria Park, instead of the Gabba.
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    The Queensland government has rejected an independent Olympic infrastructure review’s call to build a new multi-billion-dollar stadium in Brisbane’s Victoria Park.

    Premier Steven Miles appointed former lord mayor Graham Quirk to spearhead the 60-day review in January amid concerns about the cost of some venues, including the $2.7 billion Gabba rebuild.

    The state opposition said it didn’t support any proposals and instead wanted an independent body to review and make a call on the Olympic venues.

    Appearing on ABC News 24 following the government’s decision, Mr Quirk was asked how he felt about the review’s stadium recommendation being disregarded.

    During the 60-day review, Mr Quirk and two co-panellists were tasked with assessing the suitability of current venue projects being affordable and fit-for-purpose and creating a substantial legacy with benefits for communities.

    “If a full Gabba rebuild was to occur, you still don’t end up with a top-level tier one stadium because of the fact that it’s very limited by space, and for that reason, that’s where we landed on Victoria Park,” he said.

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