Summary
Officials in Brisbane, Australia, announced plans for a $2.3 billion Olympic stadium in Victoria Park, designed for the 2032 Summer Olympics. The stadium will seat 63,000 people and integrate local architectural styles. It will serve as a primary venue for Olympic events and later host local sports and entertainment.
Key Facts
- Brisbane plans to build a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium in Victoria Park for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
- The cost of the stadium is estimated at 3.4 to 3.6 billion Australian dollars ($2.3–$2.4 billion U.S. dollars).
- Local firms Cox Architecture and Hassell, in partnership with Japan's Azusa Sekkei, designed the stadium.
- The stadium design includes features inspired by "Queenslander" homes, such as verandas for shade.
- Funding is part of Queensland’s $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program.
- Post-Olympics, the stadium will become a venue for local sports teams and events.
- Some community members oppose the project due to potential environmental impact on the park.
- Studies indicate the stadium may affect a significant portion of Victoria Park and its trees.
